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Still Fighting for Voting Rights

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

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This profile was originally published in the Mount Vernon Gazette.

Love was in the air last week on Valentine’s Day. For the League of Women Voters (LWV), love is always in the air, the love of voting. Feb. 14 was the 103rd anniversary of the national League of Women Voters and this year marks the 75th anniversary of the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area.

Registering voters is the heart and soul of the organization.

Letter: As reps of the League of Women Voters, we oppose ND bill that would ban approval voting

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

News

This letter was originally published by The Forum.

Reps of the LWVND write, "Prior to the use of approval voting, Fargo city leaders were being elected by plurality voting in which some leaders were being elected with less than 20% of the vote."

Opinion: Legislature should restore voting rights to Kentuckians with felony convictions

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

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This opinion was originally published in the Lexington Herald-Leader.

It’s long past time for our elected leaders to pass legislation that will right this wrong. They must, and can, take steps to restore the right to vote for people who have made mistakes but have paid for them through the criminal justice system.

Restoring voting rights for felons at heart of proposed constitutional amendment

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

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This story was originally published by Kentucky Today.

The League of Women Voters of Kentucky held a press conference Tuesday to announce support for a proposed constitutional amendment that would restore voting rights to all convicted felons, once they complete their prison sentences.

Get Candidate Info with Our Voter Guide!

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

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Find and compare candidate and election info using our new tool!

League Supports Reintroduction of the DISCLOSE Act

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

Public Statement

League of Women Voters expands free rides to the polls program

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

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This story was originally published by Door County Daily News.

The League of Women Voters of Door County wants to make sure you can vote in this spring’s elections.

Gov. Burgum proclaims Feb. 14 League of Women Voters Day

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

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This story was originally published in InForum.

Gov. Burgum has issued a proclamation declaring Feb. 14, 2023, League of Women Voters Day in North Dakota in honor of the League of Women Voters’ 103rd birthday.

Opinion | Congress should stay out of D.C. issues

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

News

This opinion was originally published in The Washington Post.

Anne Anderson from the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia discusses DC Statehood in this op-ed.

Deborah Ann Turner Advocates for Others Through the League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

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This interview was initially published on Marquis Radio.

Describing herself as a simple girl from the Midwest, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner certainly has much to be proud of. Learning the values of leadership, civic activism and advocacy from her mother, Dr. Turner put those lessons into practice in her career in medicine, as well as her role as the president of the League of Women Voters.

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