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We're so proud of the work that League members and our fellow democracy defenders did to make this election free, fair, and accessible.🤝
These are just a few of the early stats showing our impact leading up to the 2024 election. ⤵️
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🚨BREAKING NEWS! Federal Judge rules in LWV's favor. Voters in Arizona will not face intimidation at the drop box!
More to come once we have the judge's written ruling.
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League of Women Voters of the United States Calls for Immediate Removal of President Donald Trump: bit.ly/38ob0BO
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Raise your hand if you think we need to pass federal voting rights legislation NOW🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️🙋🏻♀️
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"The vote is the most powerful nonviolent tool we have in a democratic society. And people must be able to use it." @repjohnlewis #RestoreTheVote #VRAA #HR4
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.@Schwarzenegger we need fair districts so voters can choose their elected officials - not lines draw for politicians to control the voters
Please RT. It's time to send a message to our politicians. We won't stand for a rigged, gerrymandered system. facebook.com/attn/videos/128…
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Mr. President, your future is counting on you to use the full power of the Presidency to secure the passage of federal voting rights legislation.
The time is NOW.
#VotingRightsNow
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The League is proud to partner with the #WomensMarch As women & defenders of our democracy, there is more that unites us than divides us!
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Today we honor the life of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg by continuing the work she outlined for us. She was a lifelong advocate for gender equality and worked tirelessly to strengthen our democracy. Thank you, Justice RBG
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Postal workers defended our democratic rights and helped millions vote safely during the pandemic. On Nov. 17, we will come together to defend the Postal Service #SaveThePostOffice bit.ly/2IATGyQ
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It was an honor having @MsLaToshaBrown rally with our CEO @KaseVirginia and President, Dr. Turner on Tuesday!
Tomorrow we join @BlackVotersMtr for some #GoodTrouble! @GoodTroubleDC
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As we celebrate our nation's birthday today – we are reminded that our democracy is a work in progress.
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The majority of Americans agree that the #ForThePeopleAct is the best way to protect our freedom to vote.
That's all the more reason for the Senate to move this critical bill. Call your Senator! 1-888-453-3211 #DemandDemocracy #PassFTPA share.demcastusa.com/s/kys72…
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“This is about how we are going to create a nation that we deserve” - @MsLaToshaBrown @BlackVotersMtr #votingRightsNOW
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BREAKING: Judge sides with @LWVTexas and partners, declining to invalidate 127,000 votes cast by drive-thru polling. Every Harris County, TX, voter who cast their ballot at a drive-thru polling site can rest assured that their votes are valid and will be counted.
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Our CEO @KaseVirginia arrested moments ago calling on the Senate to #PassFTPA! #blackwomentakeaction #freedomtovote @ncbcp_bwr
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BREAKING: The League of Women Voters files an amicus brief in #MoorevHarper.
We implore the Court to rule in favor of voters and reject the Independent State Legislature Theory. Read our full statement 👉bit.ly/3gE0M6J @fairerelections @omelvenymyers
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We deeply mourn the passing of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. A champion for not only women, she spent her life in pursuit of a more fair and just America for all. npr.org/2020/09/18/100306972…
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Our basic rights are on the ballot this November, including your right to vote. On the 59th anniversary of the #MarchOnWashington, honor Dr. King & those who marched for your rights by checking your voter registration today & voting on 11/8. 🗳#MLKlegacy
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Thank you to the 35 women leaders who joined our open letter in the @washingtonpost for #WomensInequalityDay.🌟
@UniteThePoor @workerscircle @nwlc @NCJW @ERACoalition @BlackVotersMtr @civilrightsorg @repowerorg @msfoundation @NARAL @votolatino @CivicNation
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🕛 It's time to pass the #FreedomToVoteAct and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
#DeliverVotingRightsNow
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This is a dark day in our history. Today should have been a procedural exercise to finalize the 2020 election. Instead, our nation's Capitol is under siege by domestic terrorists bent on violently invalidating the will of the people.
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The League is speaking out in an unprecedented way because this nominee does not possess fair and unbiased judicial temperament. #CancelKavanaugh
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BREAKING: Just now, Virginia became the 38th state to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment – crossing the three-fourths threshold of support required from the states. bit.ly/30qgF4Q
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BREAKING: Huge victory for voters! A US District Judge has just ruled in @LWVTexas case that Texas must notify voters if their ballot has been marked for rejection due to a signature match issue & provide opportunity to confirm their identity.
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Florida provisional voters! Follow up on your ballot! The deadline to bring in ID or other evidence of your eligibility to your Supervisor of Elections is today at 5:00 p.m. For more info: bit.ly/2SVWNST. #ProvisionalBallots #EveryVoteCounts #WeVoteWeCount #flapol
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It's with profound sadness that the League announces the passing of our esteemed president, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner. The staff, board, & Leagues from across the country mourn this loss, & our thoughts are with Dr. Turner’s family during this difficult time. bit.ly/3Om5hRy
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"58 years ago, my grandfather gave his 'I Have a Dream Speech'...decades later, my grandfather's dream is still not a reality. Racism is alive and well in this country." - Yolanda King #VotingRightsNow
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We will continue to fight until everyone has the power to control their own bodies, lives, and futures. #BansOffOurBodies #AbortionIsHealthcare
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We're calling for a nationwide expansion of no-excuse absentee voting & mail-in ballots due to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak. Our top priority must be the health & safety of the American people while simultaneously upholding the rights of all voters. bit.ly/33osDNR
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Today we commemorate the emancipation of the last remaining enslaved people in the United States.
Juneteenth reminds us of the injustice and brutality of enslavement in our nation's history. The League is committed to building a future of progress and equity for all.
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🗳️We vote.
⏱️We wait.
✅We accept.
Whenever the results are final and whatever they may be, we must #DefendDemocracy. Retweet if you agree. #OurElections
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Good morning! The Senate is back in session debating the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act.
Your senators will vote on this landmark #VotingRights bill at 6:30pm ET this evening. Today is the day to call and make sure they vote YES on #VotingRightsForThePeople! 833.345.2551
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Thanks to @iamJohnOliver and his talented writers @LastWeekTonight for finding a funny way to help voters engage on the issues and research their candidates!
John Oliver's Plug for Vote411 Sparks Huge 2000 Percent Spike for Voter Information Site goo.gl/kzRG8a
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It's our birthday! Today we are celebrating 101 years of empowering voters and defending democracy! 🎉 🎊
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Mr. President do you hear us? We’re outside the White House demanding you do everything in your power to ensure our #FreedomToVote.
These brave activists including the King family, are putting their bodies on the line for voting rights. #VotingRightsNow @POTUS
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Dear Women of America,
Today the League of Women Voters of the United States celebrates 100 years of empowering voters and defending democracy. (1/5) #WomenPowerTheVote #LWV100
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Read this thread. #RestoretheVRA
Sunday is 52nd anniversary of LBJ signing Voting Rights Act. Now Trump admin trying to dismantle voting rights
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Reminder: Election night does not equal results night.
Be patient. This is democracy in action! #EveryVoteCounts
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Watch, read, & react with election experts during Wednesday's "election integrity" meeting. Follow #RespectMyVote
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A powerful image of @sisterquincy from yesterday's #VotingRightsNow protest. Taken as she was arrested while promoting the freedom to vote.
Shared with her permission.
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"American democracy is not guaranteed. We must defend it." - @POTUS
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If you're in line, #StayInLine. That's the tweet. RT to pass this along.
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"YOU MAY THINK STATE ELECTIONS AREN'T IMPORTANT, BUT AS THE RECENT VOTE IN KANSAS SHOWED, THE MOST PERSONAL CHOICES OF OUR LIVES RELY ON OUR PARTICIPATION IN THE PRIMARIES AND BEYOND. REPRO RIGHTS, THE ENVIRONMENT, GUN CONTROL...IT'S ALL LOCAL DEMOCRACY."
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Happy birthday Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.!
This Jan. 17 we honor the #MLKLegacy by turning out in Washington, D.C. to call on our lawmakers to pass the voting rights legislation our democracy needs.
➡️ deliverforvotingrights.com
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Don't let anyone confuse you. #VoteByMail is secure, tried, & tested. There are checks & balances in place and absentee and mail-in ballots include a paper trail and strong security measures that ensure the authenticity of ballots.
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GREAT NEWS: @potus signed the reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) — a critical legislation that protects against gender-based violence.
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Time to celebrate our amazing local election officials, who won’t rest until they deliver results for the American people. True heroes. #CountEveryVote
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This week a court agreed that #Florida students should be able to early vote on their campuses. Now young voters are making sure the state follows through: on.tdo.com/2LvSWvN #FlaPol
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"That's why tonight I'm asking our nation to come together to unite behind the single purpose of defending our democracy, regardless of your ideology." @POTUS
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REGISTER TO VOTE🗳️
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#NationalVoterRegistrationDay
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The @lwvtn issued the following statement after the Tennessee State Legislature voted to expel two general assembly members.
Full statement: lwv.org/newsroom/press-relea…
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The role of Congress this week is to confirm that the votes sent are the ones the electors certified. Congress has no legal ability to change those results. Read our statement on the joint session to certify the presidential election: bit.ly/3546eHB
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Thank you to the election heroes who ensure our elections run smoothly. #ElectionHeroDay
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The League congratulates @DebHaalandNM on her historic confirmation as the first Native American Cabinet secretary. Congratulations, Madam Secretary. n.pr/30PvDCl
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The right to vote is under attack and we need to take action!
That’s why the League is supporting the #FreedomtoVoteRelay to demand the Senate pass voting rights legislation immediately. 👉 bit.ly/3veuP8z
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Are YOU ready to rally?
Honoring the first March on Washington, @GoodTroubleDC is bringing together nat'l voting rights advocates for the #MakeGoodTroubleDC rally!
Get in some good trouble with us August 28, 2021, at the Lincoln Memorial in DC: linktr.ee/goodtroubledc
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“Voting is the foundation stone of political action.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Happy birthday, Dr. King!
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Mr. President, you MUST use the full power of the presidency to #DeliverOurVotingRights.
No more excuses!
History has never been kind to those who have sided with voter suppression over voting rights. And it will not be kind to those who fail to defend the right to vote.
Congress must debate and vote on the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.
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League of Women Voters Condemns Domestic Terrorist Attack on the U.S. Capitol
bit.ly/2XhfALL
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While voters showed up in high numbers, many voters couldn't cast their vote due to purging, intimidation & misinformation #RestoreTheVRA
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This #WomensEqualityDay the fight continues. Today we are reminded of how far we have come and how far we still must travel for true equality. More in our blog: bit.ly/2PzCRDF
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Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s wisdom, determination & dedication to equal rights embodied the League’s belief in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy. It is with deep and profound sadness that LWV mourns the passing of this judicial giant. bit.ly/32HkOnq
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Roughly 500 folks in the crowd this morning calling on @POTUS to take lead on #VotingRights and protect our #FreedomToVote.
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Election workers are people from our communities who ensure we can vote safely and securely. They help us vote, they count our ballots, and they follow checks and balances to ensure the accuracy of the results. #OurElections #OurNeighbors
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We’re standing in solidarity with @APWUnational for their Day of Action. There are protests organized all across the country today to #SaveThePostOffice--if you're able to safely mask-up & social distance, please consider participating: bit.ly/3hGClBz
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Voting rights WIN in Ohio! A federal judge has ruled with @LWVOhio, Ohio APRI & Ohio NAACP that the state cannot limit ballot drop boxes to one per county. Now voters will have more accessible options to hand-deliver their ballots!
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Black women have always driven the voting rights movement. Here are a few you should know. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackWomenVote
bit.ly/3rrBWtX @coalitionbuildr @MsLaToshaBrown @blackgirlsvote
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Mr. President we’re standing outside of the White House urging you to use the full power of the presidency to ensure the passage of federal voting rights legislation! #VotingRightsNow @peoplefor @DFADCoalition @workerscircle @Alyssa_Milano @jamalhbryant @KaseVirginia
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League volunteers are planning to register new citizens as voters at more than 500 naturalization ceremonies in 2017! #votingrights #LWV
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Washington, DC is not only our nation’s Capital, but more than 700,000 Americans call it home. Yesterday’s events highlight the need for #DCStatehood so that DC leaders can make security decisions to protect their constituents.
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Don't be fooled. There's no such thing as VOTE by text. Get the facts at VOTE411.org #Elections2016 #LWV
This "vote via text" meme is a scam. @BrookeBCNN and I talked about electoral dirty tricks on @CNN today cnn.it/2f5YgSw
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Being denied the right to vote even after completing a criminal sentence is another cruel construct of our criminal justice system. We must #RestoreTheVote in Florida. florida.ourstates.org/ #flapol #njpol
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Anti-voter laws, gerrymandering, misinformation, and more are threatening our democracy.
But we're not going to let them win.
We're launching #WomenPowerDemocracy, an initiative to restore trust in our elections.
Learn more: bit.ly/2Vjf4iH
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Voting rights are fundamental because they secure all other rights. It remains a core priority of the civil rights community for federal lawmakers to meet this moment & pass legislation to restore & strengthen the Voting Rights Act.
#RestoreTheVRA #VRA57
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BREAKING: Late last night @LWVGA filed a lawsuit with partners to block SB 202, the voter suppression bill signed by Governor Kemp last week. This bill is an assault on democracy and the voters of Georgia deserve better.
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BREAKING: The Supreme Court has ruled they do not have a role to play in reining in partisan gerrymandering.
While we are disappointed in this decision, solutions do exist! It's time for Congress to create #fairmaps by passing the #ForThePeople Act.
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2020 was a year like no other, and yet with your support and the hard work of state and local Leagues, we empowered and protected millions of voters.
Check out the results of your partnership: bit.ly/3ot1VxK
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We are thrilled to announce that Celina Stewart will be the next CEO of the League of Women Voters!
#womenpowerdemocracy #LWVCon24
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100 years ago today, the 19th Amendment was ratified. While its shortcomings today are seen in sharp contrast, we commemorate the foundation it has built for our modern democracy—where women not only cast ballots but see their names on the top of them. bit.ly/2DUfvaX
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Everyone’s voice deserves to be heard in our democracy. Thank you to the many #PollWorkers, #BallotCounters, #ElectionOfficials, and others who protected our democracy when we needed it most. #ElectionHeroes
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"For those who would argue that there is a deficit of human resources, my response is absolutely not. The deficit is in the human will!" - Reverend Dr. Bernice A. King @BerniceKing, daughter of Dr. King
Watch the @UniteThePoor #MoralMarch LIVE: facebook.com/leagueofwomenvo…
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This #WomensInequalityDay, we are demanding our rights be restored and protected. Join us in calling on our lawmakers to pass voting rights, add the Equal Rights Amendment to the Constitution, and restore reproductive freedoms!
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We applaud the House for passing HR 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021. This is a step in the right direction for holding police accountable for their mistreatment of Black people and communities.
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The Senate has announced that the #ForThePeopleAct will be the first bill introduced this year. This comprehensive set of democracy reforms will make our elections fairer and put power back into the hands of the people.
We applaud the Senate for prioritizing democracy with #S1.
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"When our rights are under attack, what do we do 📢 STAND UP, FIGHT BACK!"
#BlackWomenTakeAction @mayawiley @MsLaToshaBrown @KaseVirginia @coalitionbuildr
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