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Letter to the Editor Feb 17 2026
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League Co-presidents Write
Spokesman Review, Letters to the Editor,
February 17, 2026

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Opinion By Karen Crowley and Barbara Tengtio
Special to: The Seattle Times

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Federal Court Blocks Part of Anti-Voter Trump Executive Order Challenged by League of Women Voters

 

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There is amazing access to information in our times; however, this information does not necessarily include what is going on in local communities. This puts democracy at risk. 

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The First Circuit Court of Appeals kept in place an injunction blocking key parts of a new USPS mail ballot rule through the November election.

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Federal appeals court blocks the Trump administration from using the expanded SAVE database for mass voter purges ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

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A federal court blocked USPS from enforcing key parts of a new mail ballot rule, protecting mail voting access through the November 2026 election.

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“Influencers” (also known as “creators”), or regular people with large social media followings, hold significant power in the information age. As the term suggests, their posts can influence their followers’ thoughts, spending habits, and even their votes.   

Political influencers play an active role in shaping our elections and democracy. But not all influencer posts are reliable or accurate. Therefore, knowing which influencers you can count on as trusted messengers is essential.