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Convention 2012: Power the VoteJoin Us for the LWVUS 50th National Convention in Washington DC on June 8-12, 2012. Learn more and Register Online. 

  • Charley Turner

    | Sara Sanders
    "As a political science professor, my students often ask where they can find nonpartisan information on issues about which they are confused. My pride in the work of the League really stems from helping to reduce this confusion. We keep voters informed on current election issues from a nonpartisan perspective."
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  • Sharon Holdt

    | Sara Sanders
    "My favorite memory is from my first national convention. A very contentious issue was being debated, and I loved watching the discussion at the pros and con mikes. It made me proud to be part of such a well informed, smart group of women and men."
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  • Roberta Safer

    | Sara Sanders
    "It makes me proud to follow in Mom's footsteps as a League member. The League is an important part of my life. I only hope that my daughters will follow suit."
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  • Dare Thompson

    | Sara Sanders
    "I can't remember now why I knew the League was the best way to become politically effective, but I have been on a League board everywhere I've lived. It's my 'home,' and whenever I've moved, it's helped me figure out my new location very fast."
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  • Tracy Miller

    | Sara Sanders
    "When my son was voting for the first time, he wanted to be sure that his vote was one that would elect candidates whose views jibed with his. He consulted me, and we used the VOTERS GUIDE along with the local newspaper. He paid close attention to the answers candidates gave. I was grateful to the League of Women Voters for providing such a valuable tool, and I wanted to repay the debt."
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  • Bonnie Douglas

    | Sara Sanders
    "It was the non-partisan, civil discourse that attracted me to the League of Women Voters at a time when the discourse in our country was becoming stridently divisive."
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  • Scott Britton

    | Sara Sanders
    "The amazing women -- and men -- I've met through the League have taught me how to move capably through the tumultuous partisanship I find in my current job, and have become not just amazing role models, but wonderful friends."
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  • Linda Squires

    | Sara Sanders
    "I found it inspiring to know about all the other aspects of League work and I was motivated to join. I also thought that it would be worthwhile and satisfying on a personal level to be able to work in a non-partisan way to try to effect change in my community and state."
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  • Jo Nicholas

    | Sara Sanders
    "What an exciting endeavor! The League has allowed me to participate in events such as networking at the state level, meeting local officials in our community, participating in candidates forums and many more activities."
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