Celina Stewart, Esq.
@thecelinafactor.bsky.social
Foodie, lover of books, voting rights attorney, girlfriend, hype-woman for dopeness, unapologetically black. Bawse lady.
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Today, we are announcing the formation of the Unite & Rise 8.5 Advisory Committee, a diverse group of leaders from business, faith, academic and tech sectors who will provide strategic counsel & elevate the campaign’s mission to protect through partnership. ➡️ www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
Divisive and hateful rhetoric has no place in our society. The President’s recent post on Truth Social not only demeans two respected individuals based on their race but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes that undermine the fundamental principles of justice and fairness for all.
February 6, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Divisive and hateful rhetoric has no place in our society. The President’s recent post on Truth Social not only demeans two respected individuals based on their race but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes that undermine the fundamental principles of justice and fairness for all.
#ICYMI: Last week, I joined Congresswoman @ramirez.house.gov (IL-3), leaders from @commoncause.org, @lulacorg.bsky.social, NAACP & more to share our collective demands to Congress in the wake of continued killings of Americans at the hands of ICE & DHS.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4qfrEIq
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4qfrEIq
LWV and Partners Demand ICE Accountability
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February 4, 2026 at 5:54 PM
#ICYMI: Last week, I joined Congresswoman @ramirez.house.gov (IL-3), leaders from @commoncause.org, @lulacorg.bsky.social, NAACP & more to share our collective demands to Congress in the wake of continued killings of Americans at the hands of ICE & DHS.
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4qfrEIq
Watch here: https://bit.ly/4qfrEIq
At the @lwvus.bsky.social, we are deeply concerned about the FBI activity in Fulton County that began last week. What we are witnessing is an egregious and unprecedented federal intervention into a certified election. @lwvga.bsky.social
Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/4rLFhAv
Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/4rLFhAv
LWV, LWV Georgia, and LWV Atlanta-Fulton County Joint Statement on FBI Activity at Fulton County Elections Facility | League of Women Voters
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February 3, 2026 at 6:15 PM
At the @lwvus.bsky.social, we are deeply concerned about the FBI activity in Fulton County that began last week. What we are witnessing is an egregious and unprecedented federal intervention into a certified election. @lwvga.bsky.social
Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/4rLFhAv
Read our full statement: https://bit.ly/4rLFhAv
For months, communities across the country, in Minnesota and beyond, have lived in terror. Take action and tell Congress that federal immigration enforcement has gone too far: https://www.lwv.org/take-action/tell-congress-federal-immigration-enforcement-has-gone-too-far
Tell Congress That Federal Immigration Enforcement Has Gone Too Far | League of Women Voters
Tell Congress That Federal Immigration Enforcement Has Gone Too Far
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February 2, 2026 at 5:54 PM
For months, communities across the country, in Minnesota and beyond, have lived in terror. Take action and tell Congress that federal immigration enforcement has gone too far: https://www.lwv.org/take-action/tell-congress-federal-immigration-enforcement-has-gone-too-far
The use of lethal force against people exercising their constitutional rights is unacceptable and must be fully investigated. Read @lwvus.bsky.social full statement in response to the continued escalation of military activity in Minnesota from federal immigration officials: https://bit.ly/4sUAr54
Statement from the League of Women Voters on Federal Immigration Enforcement and the Erosion of Constitutional Rights | League of Women Voters
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January 27, 2026 at 8:47 PM
The use of lethal force against people exercising their constitutional rights is unacceptable and must be fully investigated. Read @lwvus.bsky.social full statement in response to the continued escalation of military activity in Minnesota from federal immigration officials: https://bit.ly/4sUAr54
Today @lwvminnesota.bsky.social & @lwvus.bsky.social issued a joint statement in response to the federal immigration enforcement and escalation of federal military activity in Minnesota. Read more: https://bit.ly/49xJ9Pa
League of Women Voters Condemns Unwarranted Federal Presence and Military Escalation in Minnesota | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of Minnesota and the League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following joint statement in response to the federal immigration enforcement and escalation of fe...
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January 22, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Today @lwvminnesota.bsky.social & @lwvus.bsky.social issued a joint statement in response to the federal immigration enforcement and escalation of federal military activity in Minnesota. Read more: https://bit.ly/49xJ9Pa
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring call to build a more just #democracy. His work helped propel the #votingrights movement forward—reminding us that access to the ballot is foundational to equal opportunity and accountable government.
January 19, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring call to build a more just #democracy. His work helped propel the #votingrights movement forward—reminding us that access to the ballot is foundational to equal opportunity and accountable government.
When federal immigration officers use deadly force, it calls for congressional oversight — not silence. I joined @lulacorg.bsky.social & @commoncause.org in a call on Congress to launch an immediate and independent investigation into a series of recent use-of-force incidents. https://bit.ly/3Nu9eWE
LULAC, Joined by Leading Legacy Civil Rights Organizations, Calls for Congressional Investigation Into Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions | League of Women Voters
LULAC, Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters are calling on Congress to conduct an immediate, independent investigation to uphold constitutional principles and public oversight.
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January 15, 2026 at 7:14 PM
When federal immigration officers use deadly force, it calls for congressional oversight — not silence. I joined @lulacorg.bsky.social & @commoncause.org in a call on Congress to launch an immediate and independent investigation into a series of recent use-of-force incidents. https://bit.ly/3Nu9eWE
January 6, 2021, wasn’t the end of democratic strife, but the beginning of one of the greatest ever threats to our #democracy. Read more about my reflection on this day five years later and how it guides my every move as we head into a major - and I mean major - election year. https://bit.ly/4qExyU3
Five Years After the Insurrection: A Constitutional Crisis, Then v. Now | League of Women Voters
In 2021, the seeds of our current Constitutional Crisis were being sown.Reflecting on this tragic day in 2024, League President Dianna Wynn and I noted that January 6 was a reminder of “the sacredness...
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January 6, 2026 at 8:25 PM
January 6, 2021, wasn’t the end of democratic strife, but the beginning of one of the greatest ever threats to our #democracy. Read more about my reflection on this day five years later and how it guides my every move as we head into a major - and I mean major - election year. https://bit.ly/4qExyU3
#DYK that more than 24 million people get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces? People can purchase health coverage & apply for financial assistance to afford their coverage. Call your members of Congress & demand affordable health care for all. https://bit.ly/4aNQbA9
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December 17, 2025 at 3:47 PM
#DYK that more than 24 million people get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces? People can purchase health coverage & apply for financial assistance to afford their coverage. Call your members of Congress & demand affordable health care for all. https://bit.ly/4aNQbA9
Last week, I had the honor of participating on a panel at the @ncnwhq.bsky.social 90th anniversary celebration. I joined @leahdaughtry.bsky.social, Sherrilyn Ifill, & @shavonab.bsky.social on stage for a discussion about what we can learn from the 2025 election & carry with us into 2026.
December 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Last week, I had the honor of participating on a panel at the @ncnwhq.bsky.social 90th anniversary celebration. I joined @leahdaughtry.bsky.social, Sherrilyn Ifill, & @shavonab.bsky.social on stage for a discussion about what we can learn from the 2025 election & carry with us into 2026.
#BillofRightsDay is a day to reflect on one of the most foundational documents in American history. The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution outline essential liberties and protections that continue to shape American democracy and civil life. Liberties we must protect. https://bit.ly/4rSDrOT
A Snapshot of LWV's 2024 Election Impact | League of Women Voters
In every election — federal or local, competitive or (seemingly) clear-cut, invigorating or exhausting — Leagues empower voters and defend democracy.The 2024 election was no exception.
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December 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
#BillofRightsDay is a day to reflect on one of the most foundational documents in American history. The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution outline essential liberties and protections that continue to shape American democracy and civil life. Liberties we must protect. https://bit.ly/4rSDrOT
We continue to stand with our local Leagues and members, strongly opposing the deployment of ICE agents in any city across the country — most recently in Minneapolis and St. Paul. https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-minnesota-opposes-ice-deployment-minneapolis-and-st
League of Women Voters Responds to Supreme Court Allowing Texas’s Racist Mid-Cycle Redistricting Map to Take Effect | League of Women Voters
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December 11, 2025 at 4:10 PM
We continue to stand with our local Leagues and members, strongly opposing the deployment of ICE agents in any city across the country — most recently in Minneapolis and St. Paul. https://www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases/league-women-voters-minnesota-opposes-ice-deployment-minneapolis-and-st
In this period of turbulence and unpredictability, where many feel a growing sense of insecurity, disaffection, and alienation, I want to take a minute to honor Human Rights Day. Today reminds us that dignity, equality, and freedom belong to everyone — no exceptions. https://bit.ly/33TeJSc
Human Rights Day | United Nations
Human Rights Day commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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December 10, 2025 at 3:50 PM
In this period of turbulence and unpredictability, where many feel a growing sense of insecurity, disaffection, and alienation, I want to take a minute to honor Human Rights Day. Today reminds us that dignity, equality, and freedom belong to everyone — no exceptions. https://bit.ly/33TeJSc
Last week, the US Supreme Court sent a message that the interests of politicians matter more than those of the people. This is unacceptable. #ICYMI the Court granted Texas’ request, allowing them to keep new gerrymandered maps in place for the 2026 congressional election. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
League of Women Voters Responds to Supreme Court Allowing Texas’s Racist Mid-Cycle Redistricting Map to Take Effect | League of Women Voters
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December 9, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Last week, the US Supreme Court sent a message that the interests of politicians matter more than those of the people. This is unacceptable. #ICYMI the Court granted Texas’ request, allowing them to keep new gerrymandered maps in place for the 2026 congressional election. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat—&in doing so, she moved a nation. Seventy years later, her quiet courage reminds us that ordinary people, standing firm, make extraordinary change. The fight for justice isn’t over.
December 5, 2025 at 5:57 PM
On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat—&in doing so, she moved a nation. Seventy years later, her quiet courage reminds us that ordinary people, standing firm, make extraordinary change. The fight for justice isn’t over.
On the heels of our lawsuit, I collaborated with HeadCount executive director Lucille Wenegieme to share the value of nonpartisan third-party voter registration in light of restrictions that prohibit nonpartisan groups from registering voters & naturalization ceremonies. thehill.com/opinion/camp...
Ending voter registration at citizenship ceremonies tarnishes democracy
When it comes to registering voters, history has shown us one thing again and again: Government alone is not enough.
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December 4, 2025 at 9:53 PM
On the heels of our lawsuit, I collaborated with HeadCount executive director Lucille Wenegieme to share the value of nonpartisan third-party voter registration in light of restrictions that prohibit nonpartisan groups from registering voters & naturalization ceremonies. thehill.com/opinion/camp...
Happy Thanksgiving! Today I am grateful for family, friends, and the communities that stand together. I’m also thankful for the privilege to fight for our democracy — one that is strengthened each time we show up, listen, and participate. May gratitude guide our choices and hopes for the future.
November 27, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Happy Thanksgiving! Today I am grateful for family, friends, and the communities that stand together. I’m also thankful for the privilege to fight for our democracy — one that is strengthened each time we show up, listen, and participate. May gratitude guide our choices and hopes for the future.
#ICYMI: Last week, the US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas ruled to protect voters' right to ballot intiatives in @lawv-arkansas.bsky.social & Save AR Democracy (SARD) and keeps decision-making where it belongs: with voters! This is a huge win for democracy!
Federal Court Reaffirms Arkansans’ Right to Direct Democracy | League of Women Voters
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Yesterday, the US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas ruled in favor of the League of Women Voters of Arkansas (LWVAR) and Save AR Democracy (SARD) and blocked…
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November 26, 2025 at 2:21 PM
#ICYMI: Last week, the US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas ruled to protect voters' right to ballot intiatives in @lawv-arkansas.bsky.social & Save AR Democracy (SARD) and keeps decision-making where it belongs: with voters! This is a huge win for democracy!
Our litigation team has been busy the past few weeks, just yesterday @lwvor.bsky.social filed an amicus brief opposing the United States Department of Justice’s lawsuit demanding disclosure of private voter data in Oregon. Learn more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 PM
Our litigation team has been busy the past few weeks, just yesterday @lwvor.bsky.social filed an amicus brief opposing the United States Department of Justice’s lawsuit demanding disclosure of private voter data in Oregon. Learn more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
#ICYMI: The League of Women Voters Education Fund has been awarded a $1 million philanthropic grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to expand youth civic education and engagement programs nationwide. Learn what this grant will allow us to do: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
November 21, 2025 at 2:53 PM
#ICYMI: The League of Women Voters Education Fund has been awarded a $1 million philanthropic grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to expand youth civic education and engagement programs nationwide. Learn what this grant will allow us to do: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
#ICYMI: We recently announced the launch of our Grassroots Power Partners initiative as part of the Unite and Rise 8.5 campaign. We are excited to work in collaboration with the American Association of University Women, @ncjw.bsky.social, & YWCA. Learn more:
Women-Led Organizations Team Up to Strengthen Democracy in Communities Nationwide | League of Women Voters
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November 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#ICYMI: We recently announced the launch of our Grassroots Power Partners initiative as part of the Unite and Rise 8.5 campaign. We are excited to work in collaboration with the American Association of University Women, @ncjw.bsky.social, & YWCA. Learn more:
Today, the League and @campaignlegal.org filed a lawsuit against USCIS and other federal officials over the recent ban on registering voters at administrative naturalization ceremonies. Learn more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
November 18, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Today, the League and @campaignlegal.org filed a lawsuit against USCIS and other federal officials over the recent ban on registering voters at administrative naturalization ceremonies. Learn more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
#GivingTuesday is coming fast! I hope you’ll take advantage of a special opportunity to DOUBLE your impact to keep America strong, fair & free. Our democracy is facing relentless attacks: efforts to strip away mail-in voting options & more. Help us fight back:
Donate Today!
Double your impact for voters on GivingTuesday! An anonymous donor has offered to match GivingTuesday gifts made by December 2, up to $200,000. Any gift you make will be doubled, dollar-for-dollar,…
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November 18, 2025 at 5:54 PM
#GivingTuesday is coming fast! I hope you’ll take advantage of a special opportunity to DOUBLE your impact to keep America strong, fair & free. Our democracy is facing relentless attacks: efforts to strip away mail-in voting options & more. Help us fight back:
Voting is a fundamental principle, and all Americans deserve the equal opportunity to make their voices heard in our democracy. Last week — with voting rights under attack — voters in Maine showed up BIG to defend that right in their state and protect democracy.
Maine Ballot Measures Results 2025
See live results from the 2025 Maine Ballot Measures election. Track vote counts and updates as polls close on Election Day.
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November 14, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Voting is a fundamental principle, and all Americans deserve the equal opportunity to make their voices heard in our democracy. Last week — with voting rights under attack — voters in Maine showed up BIG to defend that right in their state and protect democracy.