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The League of Women Voters is a non partisan political organization advocating and educating for voter’s rights and democracy.
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Not democracy.
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Congress Squanders Last Chance to Block Venezuela War Before Going on Vacation
With strikes looming, Congress squandered its last chance to block a regime-change war against Venezuela before going on vacation.
theintercept.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:06 PM
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📜Happy Bill of Rights Day to all of us! President Franklin Roosevelt established this day to commemorate the ratification of the first ten amendments to the US Constitution.
⚖The Bill of Rights spells out the fundamental rights and civil liberties guaranteed to those in the US by our government.
December 15, 2025 at 1:59 PM
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This is not democracy.
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White House Refuses to Rule Out Summary Executions of People on Its Secret Domestic Terrorist List
The Trump administration ignored questions about whether it would order the killings of those on its NSPM-7 list — even while answering our other queries.
theintercept.com
December 16, 2025 at 5:08 PM
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The bipartisan DREAM Act was introduced in the Senate today—for the 13th time.

As DACA faces threats from every direction, Congress has a real solution on the table: a pathway to citizenship.

It’s time for Congress to finally get this done. #HomeIsHere
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December 4, 2025 at 7:59 PM
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Voting Rights Advancement Act Toolkit for Action | League of Women Voters
The Voting Rights Act must be restored. Use these resources to contact your members of Congress about the need to restore this important legislation by passing the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement...
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December 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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The threat of execution? Really?
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White House defends Trump calling for death to members of Congress over video
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt accused the Democratic legislators of attempting to undermine Trump’s authority over America’s armed forces
www.independent.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 8:59 PM
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Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
League of Women Voters, Campaign Legal Center Sue USCIS, DHS and Other Federal Officials over Voter Registration Ban at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies | League of Women Voters
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November 18, 2025 at 9:56 PM
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Protecting the Rights of Women in the Military
Blog / Last Updated: November 10, 2025
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November 17, 2025 at 7:20 PM
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Back open. (Functional?)
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Statement from Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States, on the Reopening of the Federal Government | League of Women Voters
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November 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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The League of Women Voters stands strong against misinformation about voting machines and mail-in ballots!
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November 6, 2025 at 4:51 PM
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What will our Governor choose?
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NV Senate Democrats want to create state emergency SNAP program in special session • Nevada Current
The Nevada Senate Democratic caucus on Tuesday announced that if a special legislative session is called later this month, as expected, they plan to introduce legislation to establish an emergency cas...
nevadacurrent.com
November 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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Nevadans can expect November SNAP benefits, but with cuts of 50% or more - The Nevada Independent
Nevadans can expect November SNAP benefits, but with cuts of 50% or more. Read more from The Nevada Independent.
thenevadaindependent.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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Trump’s Illegal Boat Strikes Prompts Historic Move from the U.N.
The U.N. human rights chief called the strikes “unacceptable.”
newrepublic.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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Early voting is happening!
October 28, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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URGENT!!
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Food Donations · Las Vegas Fights Back
URGENT!!!!! URGENT!!!!! Sadly, Many families are facing food insecurity for the first time. We are kindly asking for your donations of non-perishable, non expired food items for our local food banks...
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October 28, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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On National Immigrants Day, we celebrate the strength and diversity immigrants bring to our nation. A just democracy ensures dignity, respect, and opportunity for all.

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October 28, 2025 at 11:15 PM
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This is nuts.
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NV progressives urge Republican governor to tank Democratic movie studio bill • Nevada Current
The film tax credit legislation promising to be the featured attraction in an upcoming special session of the Nevada Legislature is a Democratic bill. Both sponsors of the bill, which failed in the wa...
nevadacurrent.com
October 16, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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If you’re near Williamsburg, VA, pls sign up now to join me at our @wjccindivisible.bsky.social hosted “No Kings” Rally on Sat, Oct 18, 12-2pm at WJCC Courthouse. Bring friends & signs!

Sign up at: mobilize.us/s/2KOrBf

Live elsewhere? Find one near you at: NoKings.org

Peacefully #UniteAndRise
October 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
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The Trump administration’s push for mass detention and deportations has thrown the immigration system into chaos: immense caseloads for immigration lawyers, reinterpretations of existing laws, new ICE tactics, and rising scams and fraud.

www.startribune.com/immigration-...
‘Up to our eyeballs’: Immigration lawyers struggle to keep up during Trump’s crackdown
Attorneys at three Minnesota nonprofits are juggling a flood of new cases and facing changing interpretations of existing laws.
www.startribune.com
October 15, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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Metro’s cooperation with ICE violates state law, says ACLU of Nevada lawsuit • Nevada Current
The American Civil Liberties Union of Nevada is challenging the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department’s agreement with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to assist the federal agency by h...
nevadacurrent.com
October 15, 2025 at 4:32 PM
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Holy cow.
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As troops invade Chicago, Trump threatens to jail the mayor and governor
"What else is left on the path to full-blown authoritarianism?"
www.motherjones.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:16 PM
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White House Flips Out After Chicago Mayor Announces “ICE-Free Zones”
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced a new initiative to fight back against the Trump administration’s attacks on his city.
newrepublic.com
October 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
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Trump Canceled 94 Million Pounds of Food Aid. Here’s What Never Arrived.
ProPublica obtained records from the Department of Agriculture that detail the millions of pounds of food, down to the number of eggs, that never reached food banks because of the administration’s cut...
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October 6, 2025 at 10:05 PM
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October 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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National Security Directive Declares War on Those Who Don’t Support Trump Agenda
The directive labels common beliefs such as “anti-capitalist” opinions as terrorism “indicators.”…
truthout.org
October 2, 2025 at 7:36 PM