League of Women Voters Celebrates 89^th Birthday

Washington, DC– The League of Women Voters will celebrate its 89th birthday on February 14.  We celebrate this year with a strong commitment to build on the civic energy generated during the 2008 election season by continuing our 89-year history of fostering meaningful citizen participation in our government processes and vigorous public dialogue about public policy issues.

  “For nearly nine decades, the League has worked to ensure our democracy is transparent, effective, and truly representative,” said national League president Mary G. Wilson. “Those challenges are as real today as they were for our suffragist foremothers who struggled for their right to vote so many years ago.

“On the eve of our 89^th birthday, the League’s trusted legacy and grassroots strength remains as vital to a healthy and transparent government as it did in our infancy.

“Now is the time for Americans to come together and tackle the tough challenges we all face. We are so proud that in over 850 communities nationwide, the League of Women Voters remains THE trusted place for citizens to discuss the issues, ask the difficult questions and demand accountability from their government.   

“We take seriously our legacy of providing trustworthy and balanced resources to citizens and lawmakers. During the first 89 years, the League of Women Voters truly has left its footprint on American history, and our democracy is stronger because of it.  We look forward to continuing to strengthen our representative democracy over the next 89 years.”

For more information about the League of Women Voters, contact Maggie Duncan at (202) 263-1332, or visit www.lwv.org.

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The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages. Join us in making democracy work!