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LWV Expands Executive Leadership Team and Announces Staff Promotions

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States is pleased to announce a new leadership structure that will expand the organization’s work to empower voters and defend democracy. The 103-year-old voting rights organization commences the new year with the promotion of six esteemed staffers in the national office.

League of Women Voters creates videos to help North Dakotans engage with legislative session

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

News

This story was originally published in InForum.

The League of Women Voters of North Dakota has created how-to videos to help residents make their voices heard in the 2023 North Dakota legislative session.

The videos show residents how to easily find bill information, submit public testimony and view recordings of bill hearings.

Check out the art Long Beach students submitted to the League of Women Voters

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

News

This story was originally published in the Press-Telegram.

Artwork from more than 50 Long Beach high school students is currently on digital display — via a YouTube video posted by the local chapter of the League of Women Voters.

The students — from Jordan, Millikan, Renaissance and Wilson high schools — submitted their artwork last year as part LWV’s annual art contest. The 2022 theme was “My Vote, My Voice.”

Black Music For Activism

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

Blog Post

Throughout history, Black artists have captured the joy and sorrow of the Black experience through music. As a result, music has been at the center of efforts to raise awareness of and fight for issues important to Black people, like voting rights and social justice. Below are three mini-playlists featuring just a fraction of the music by Black artists that is rooted in activism, hopefulness, and Black joy.

League of Women Voters Responds to President Biden’s State of the Union Address

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON—Today the League of Women Voters of the United States’ board president Dr. Deborah Turner issued the following statement in response to President Biden’s State of the Union address:

State of the Union Bingo! 2023 Edition

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

Blog Post

Join us in tracking the anticipated buzzwords for 2023's State of the Union speech from President Biden.

Major voting rights victory: Federal court rejects extremists’ attempt to defeat voter intimidation lawsuit

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

Public Statement

Want a more representative democracy? Reform CT's redistricting process

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

News

This opinion was originally published in the CT Mirror.

LWVCT president Laura Smits co-wrote this opinion about the importance of fair maps in Connecticut.

'We want to be a voice.' League of Women Voters starts local chapter

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

News

This story was originally published in the Bowling Green Daily News.

The League of Women Voters of Kentucky has opened a local chapter in southcentral Kentucky.

Duluth League of Women Voters 25th annual Citizens in Action

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2023.

News

This story was originally shared by WDIO.

The Duluth League of Women Voters held their 25th annual Citizens in Action workshop. This event helps educate citizens in the Duluth area understand the process of government. It also allows community non-profit and advocacy groups to teach workshops on positively affecting change at different levels of government.

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