League of Women Voters of the Lansing Area
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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging the informed and active participation of citizens in government. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.
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We pulled together 8 invaluable lessons from democracy defenders worldwide who have grappled with authoritarian threats in our new series, "Democracy Atlas." Subscribe for lessons learned and join us in drawing strength and inspiration from these stories. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/eight-rule...
Eight rules of antiauthoritarianism
Introducing the Democracy Atlas
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August 10, 2025 at 4:30 PM
We pulled together 8 invaluable lessons from democracy defenders worldwide who have grappled with authoritarian threats in our new series, "Democracy Atlas." Subscribe for lessons learned and join us in drawing strength and inspiration from these stories. www.ifyoucankeepit.org/p/eight-rule...
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At its core, nonpartisanship is not just a policy — it’s a bedrock principle that defines who we are at the League of Women Voters. But nonpartisanship doesn't mean remaining silent amidst threats to our democracy. Read more about the League’s nonpartisanship policies: www.lwv.org/blog/staying...
Staying True to Nonpartisanship in a Divisive Political Climate | League of Women Voters
At our core, nonpartisanship is not just a policy — it’s a bedrock principle that defines who we are at the League of Women Voters. As a membership organization committed to empowering voters and defe...
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June 2, 2025 at 2:26 PM
At its core, nonpartisanship is not just a policy — it’s a bedrock principle that defines who we are at the League of Women Voters. But nonpartisanship doesn't mean remaining silent amidst threats to our democracy. Read more about the League’s nonpartisanship policies: www.lwv.org/blog/staying...
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The president of the United States should never direct the attorney general or any government official to investigate political opponents. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
Dangerous and Unprecedented: LWVUS Responds to the President Directing DOJ to Investigate Political Rivals | League of Women Voters
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June 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
The president of the United States should never direct the attorney general or any government official to investigate political opponents. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Today:
Tanks are being moved en masse into DC.
Trump is deploying a state national guard over a governor’s objection to police protests.
Trump threatened a major donor with “severe consequences” if they support his political opponents.
If you’re still wondering what time it is, read this again
Tanks are being moved en masse into DC.
Trump is deploying a state national guard over a governor’s objection to police protests.
Trump threatened a major donor with “severe consequences” if they support his political opponents.
If you’re still wondering what time it is, read this again
June 8, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Today:
Tanks are being moved en masse into DC.
Trump is deploying a state national guard over a governor’s objection to police protests.
Trump threatened a major donor with “severe consequences” if they support his political opponents.
If you’re still wondering what time it is, read this again
Tanks are being moved en masse into DC.
Trump is deploying a state national guard over a governor’s objection to police protests.
Trump threatened a major donor with “severe consequences” if they support his political opponents.
If you’re still wondering what time it is, read this again
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LWV never stops fighting for voters. Check out the impact of our efforts in our just-released election report!
Highlights include: 30 million voter contacts, 9.2 million folks using VOTE411, 9.3 million voters protected through litigation, and 43 brand partnerships.
www.lwv.org/blog/report-...
Highlights include: 30 million voter contacts, 9.2 million folks using VOTE411, 9.3 million voters protected through litigation, and 43 brand partnerships.
www.lwv.org/blog/report-...
REPORT: Making 30+ Million Voter Contacts in 2024 Election | League of Women Voters
During the 2024 federal election, Leagues focused on uplifting all voters, across gender, race, political party, location, income, language, and more. As a result, they made more than 30 million voter...
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May 28, 2025 at 6:41 PM
LWV never stops fighting for voters. Check out the impact of our efforts in our just-released election report!
Highlights include: 30 million voter contacts, 9.2 million folks using VOTE411, 9.3 million voters protected through litigation, and 43 brand partnerships.
www.lwv.org/blog/report-...
Highlights include: 30 million voter contacts, 9.2 million folks using VOTE411, 9.3 million voters protected through litigation, and 43 brand partnerships.
www.lwv.org/blog/report-...
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The Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in a case called Louisiana v. Callais. The case carries massive implications for voting rights and democracy, as it involves two related but distinct concepts: racial vote dilution and racial gerrymandering. Let's break it down:
Racial Vote Dilution and Gerrymandering in Louisiana v. Callais | League of Women Voters
On March 24, 2025, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Louisiana v. Callais. The case has massive implications for voting rights and democracy, as it involves two related but distinct concepts:…
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May 28, 2025 at 9:16 PM
The Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in a case called Louisiana v. Callais. The case carries massive implications for voting rights and democracy, as it involves two related but distinct concepts: racial vote dilution and racial gerrymandering. Let's break it down:
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We must remember: it’s not that democracy doesn’t work. It’s that democracy requires work.
That and three steps we can all take to ensure democracy endures are what I shared with @wesleyanuniversity.bsky.social's Class of '25. Sharing here as they apply to us all: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoUj...
That and three steps we can all take to ensure democracy endures are what I shared with @wesleyanuniversity.bsky.social's Class of '25. Sharing here as they apply to us all: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoUj...
Ian Bassin Delivers Commencement Address at Wesleyan’s 193rd Commencement Ceremony
YouTube video by Protect Democracy
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May 28, 2025 at 10:11 PM
We must remember: it’s not that democracy doesn’t work. It’s that democracy requires work.
That and three steps we can all take to ensure democracy endures are what I shared with @wesleyanuniversity.bsky.social's Class of '25. Sharing here as they apply to us all: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoUj...
That and three steps we can all take to ensure democracy endures are what I shared with @wesleyanuniversity.bsky.social's Class of '25. Sharing here as they apply to us all: www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoUj...
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Huge win for voters and democracy in North Carolina!!!!
BREAKING: Overdue justice has been done. U.S. District Judge Richard Myers ruled that the votes of military and overseas voters must be counted and the race for NC Supreme Court certified for its lawful winner, Justice Allison Riggs. Ruling: protdem.org/42WM9jy
May 6, 2025 at 4:18 AM
Huge win for voters and democracy in North Carolina!!!!
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Read more about our work on expanding the House of Representatives to meet the needs of our changing nation at protectdemocracy.org/work/expandi...
Expanding the House of Representatives, explained - Protect Democracy
How expansion of the House of Representatives could work — and why it would benefit democracy
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April 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Read more about our work on expanding the House of Representatives to meet the needs of our changing nation at protectdemocracy.org/work/expandi...
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Think your vote doesn’t matter? Then why are so many so focused on taking it away? Your vote is your voice, don’t let them silence you. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
What’s Next for Elections Under the Project 2025 Agenda
The administration is using executive actions and public threats to chill future efforts to safeguard elections.
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April 30, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Think your vote doesn’t matter? Then why are so many so focused on taking it away? Your vote is your voice, don’t let them silence you. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/ana...
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#May1st: Lawyers across the country are taking part in #LawDay to speak out, stand together, and publicly renew their commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law. Lawyers in communities large and small can #ReaffirmTheOath locally or online here: www.checksandbalancesnow.org/events
April 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
#May1st: Lawyers across the country are taking part in #LawDay to speak out, stand together, and publicly renew their commitment to the Constitution and the rule of law. Lawyers in communities large and small can #ReaffirmTheOath locally or online here: www.checksandbalancesnow.org/events
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We are 100 days into the current Administration, and the President has issued a series of executive orders and directed actions that violate the law and Congress’s power.. Urge your members of Congress to stand up for our democracy: www.lwv.org/take-action/...
April 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
We are 100 days into the current Administration, and the President has issued a series of executive orders and directed actions that violate the law and Congress’s power.. Urge your members of Congress to stand up for our democracy: www.lwv.org/take-action/...
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BREAKING: A judge blocks parts of Trump’s anti-voting executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, but allows other provisions like ballot receipt deadlines to remain as litigation moves forward.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
Judge Halts Trump’s Anti-Voting Executive Order
Read more here.
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April 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
BREAKING: A judge blocks parts of Trump’s anti-voting executive order requiring documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration, but allows other provisions like ballot receipt deadlines to remain as litigation moves forward.
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
From: @jaknutson.bsky.social
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In a recent @newsweek.com op-ed, we partnered with @everylibrary.bsky.social, and American Alliance of Museums to explain the Trump administration's recent executive orders around museums and libraries: www.newsweek.com/trump-admini...
The Trump Administration Is Attacking Democracy | Opinion
This is about control—an attempt to control our history, and with it, the future of American democracy.
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April 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
In a recent @newsweek.com op-ed, we partnered with @everylibrary.bsky.social, and American Alliance of Museums to explain the Trump administration's recent executive orders around museums and libraries: www.newsweek.com/trump-admini...
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Recent polling highlights a decline in faith in democratic institutions among young Americans. We identify three distinct profiles of youth attitudes on democracy and hone in on the ways to address the unique needs and challenges of each group. Read our findings: protectdemocracy.org/work/how-doe...
April 24, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Recent polling highlights a decline in faith in democratic institutions among young Americans. We identify three distinct profiles of youth attitudes on democracy and hone in on the ways to address the unique needs and challenges of each group. Read our findings: protectdemocracy.org/work/how-doe...
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Here are 29 things you can start doing today. Start with one. But get started. protectdemocracy.org/how-to-prote...
How You Can Protect Democracy
29 concrete actions you can take right now to protect democracy.
protectdemocracy.org
April 22, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Here are 29 things you can start doing today. Start with one. But get started. protectdemocracy.org/how-to-prote...
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April 21, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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We're in court today fighting President Trump's executive order that threatens to make it harder for millions of people to vote.
The Constitution is clear: The president doesn't have the authority to unilaterally change federal voting rules.
The Constitution is clear: The president doesn't have the authority to unilaterally change federal voting rules.
April 17, 2025 at 1:32 PM
We're in court today fighting President Trump's executive order that threatens to make it harder for millions of people to vote.
The Constitution is clear: The president doesn't have the authority to unilaterally change federal voting rules.
The Constitution is clear: The president doesn't have the authority to unilaterally change federal voting rules.
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All Americans — no matter who you voted for in 2024 — need to come together, stand united, and fight back to save our democracy. We cannot afford to fail the generations to come. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
April 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
All Americans — no matter who you voted for in 2024 — need to come together, stand united, and fight back to save our democracy. We cannot afford to fail the generations to come. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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When our leaders fail in their duties, it is our job to hold them accountable. See how we're fighting back- read more from League of Women Voters of the US here.
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April 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
When our leaders fail in their duties, it is our job to hold them accountable. See how we're fighting back- read more from League of Women Voters of the US here.
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...