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New Publication on Successful Grassroots Education Campaigns
| Cynthia PaderaA new publication from the League of Women Voters Education Fund, "From Theory to Practice: A Grassroots Education Campaign," shares lessons learned by the state and local Leagues in Kansas and South Carolina that participated in "Safeguarding Democracy: Quest for a More Diverse Judiciary" from 2009-2012. The publication is intended as a resource for Leagues and partner organizations that seek guidance for the implementation of successful grassroots education campaigns.
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Educating Voters [in Topeka, KS]
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League of Emporia celebrates Law Day with Judicial Sentencing Panel
Date: 7 PM, May 1
Location: Lyon County Courthouse, Emporia, Kansas
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Local League Presidents Fight Back Against Discrimination
| Jessica JonesLocal Leagues across the country have responded to recent attempts in Congress to allow employers and health plans to block contraceptive services and discriminate against women.
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Mixed Reviews of Wichita (KS) Election under New Voter ID Law
On February 28, Ernestine Krehbiel, president of the Kansas League of Women Voters, took a family friend, 20-year-old Chris Lawless, to vote in a Wichita election. Because Lawless has no government-issued ID, he filled out a provisional ballot after waiting for elections officials to decide if he could vote.
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KANSAS LEGISLATURE PRESERVES COURT OF APPEALS SELECTION SYSTEM
Since 2010, foes of merit selection in Kansas have pushed a bill that would eliminate the nominating commission for the Court of Appeals and give the governor the power to appoint those judges directly, pending federal-style Senate confirmation.
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Leagues Nationwide...Educating and Advocating
| ShirleyAcross the country, Leagues are raising their voices on voting rights, redistricting, clean air and water, campaign funding and more. From Massachusetts to Florida, New York to Kansas and points in between, Leagues are busy educating and advocating. Comment on and share our Leagues in Action.
LEAGUES IN ACTION
Educating...
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League of Johnson County Holds Law Day Program for Students
Date: May 3, 2011
Location: Johnson County Courthouse, Johnson County, Kansas
Partners: Johnson County Bar Association
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Kansas Supreme Court and Court of Appeals Announce Public Outreach Program
