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League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement
WASHINGTON, DC – The League of Women Voters President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerning the constitutionality of Section … read more League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement
“SAVE America Act” may block millions of U.S. citizens’ votes
The “SAVE America Act” (H.R. 7296) is a proposed law currently under debate in the U.S. Senate that could block millions of eligible U.S. citizens from voting. The proposed legislation would require voters to show papers to prove U.S. citizenship before voting – … read more “SAVE America Act” may block millions of U.S. citizens’ votes
LWV of Michigan Files Brief to Stop Justice Department from Obtaining Private Voter Data
The League of Women Voters of Michigan — represented by the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU Law, Campaign Legal Center, and Goodman Acker — filed an amicus brief with the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, urging … read more LWV of Michigan Files Brief to Stop Justice Department from Obtaining Private Voter Data
LWVMC Fundraiser: “Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution & Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits”
Upcoming LWVMC fundraiser event on Wednesday, April 22, at the Marquette Regional History Center: “Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution & Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits” A beachside atmosphere will fill the Marquette Regional History Center, as the Marquette County League of … read more LWVMC Fundraiser: “Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution & Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits”
APRIL 8TH, LWVMC ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE PRESENTS
Climate Change Trends in the Great Lakes Region + The Northern Climate Network: Hosting a Decade of Climate Conversations By League of Women Voters of Marquette County (LWVMC) Environmental Committee and NMU SHINE Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment team … read more APRIL 8TH, LWVMC ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE PRESENTS
UNITE AND RISE 8.5
Unite and Rise 8.5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to fight back against the anti-democratic actions of the current administration. According to the research, 8.5 million people taking nonviolent action are all we need to make … read more UNITE AND RISE 8.5
DON’T BE FOOLED BY MISLEADING BALLOT PROPOSAL NAMES
The League has partnered with other pro-democracy groups and citizens urging voters not to sign petitions calling for documentary proof of citizenship. These petitions are sponsored by the “Committee to Protect Voter Rights” and “Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan.” Don’t be … read more DON’T BE FOOLED BY MISLEADING BALLOT PROPOSAL NAMES
KNOW WHAT YOU SIGN!
KNOW WHAT YOU SIGN! Petition drives are gearing up in Michigan. Many circulators will be in our communities this year – especially during warm-weather months – attempting to get a minimum of 500,000 valid signatures so that the proposal can … read more KNOW WHAT YOU SIGN!
LET VOTERS VOTE!
The public is welcome to join LWVMI for a Zoom panel presentation on Wednesday, January 21 at 7pm. Panelist include: Christoper Thomas, former Michigan Elections Director Melanie Macey, Policy and Government Affairs director at Promote … read more LET VOTERS VOTE!
THE LEAGUE COMBATS MIS AND DISINFORMATION
The American people, and especially disenfranchised communities, are constantly bombarded with lies and misleading information about our election system, public policies, and government actions. These falsehoods fuel attacks on voting rights and sow distrust in our democratic processes. The League … read more THE LEAGUE COMBATS MIS AND DISINFORMATION
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