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This story was originally published in InForum.

Gov. Burgum has issued a proclamation declaring Feb. 14, 2023, League of Women Voters Day in North Dakota in honor of the League of Women Voters’ 103rd birthday.

This opinion was originally published in The Washington Post.

Anne Anderson from the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia discusses DC Statehood in this op-ed.

This interview was initially published on Marquis Radio.

Describing herself as a simple girl from the Midwest, Dr. Deborah Ann Turner certainly has much to be proud of. Learning the values of leadership, civic activism and advocacy from her mother, Dr. Turner put those lessons into practice in her career in medicine, as well as her role as the president of the League of Women Voters. 

This story was originally published in InForum.

The League of Women Voters of North Dakota has created how-to videos to help residents make their voices heard in the 2023 North Dakota legislative session.

The videos show residents how to easily find bill information, submit public testimony and view recordings of bill hearings.

This story was originally published in the Press-Telegram.

Artwork from more than 50 Long Beach high school students is currently on digital display — via a YouTube video posted by the local chapter of the League of Women Voters.

The students — from Jordan, Millikan, Renaissance and Wilson high schools — submitted their artwork last year as part LWV’s annual art contest. The 2022 theme was “My Vote, My Voice.”

This story was originally published in the Bowling Green Daily News.

The League of Women Voters of Kentucky has opened a local chapter in southcentral Kentucky.

This opinion was originally published in the CT Mirror.

LWVCT president Laura Smits co-wrote this opinion about the importance of fair maps in Connecticut.

This story was originally shared by WDIO.

The Duluth League of Women Voters held their 25th annual Citizens in Action workshop. This event helps educate citizens in the Duluth area understand the process of government. It also allows community non-profit and advocacy groups to teach workshops on positively affecting change at different levels of government.

This story was originally published by WIFR.

It’s been seven months since Roe v. Wade was overturned, escalating debate over reproductive rights.

Women’s reproductive rights has been a back-and-forth conversation for decades, but some groups want to make sure the conversation keeps moving forward and that women are listening.

A panel of health experts spoke to Freeport residents in an event sponsored by the League of Women Voters. They say the goal Tuesday night was to educate people, especially women, on their bodies and the rights they have to protect them.

This story was originally published by KVOE.

The League of Women Voters’ Emporia branch will be busy the next few months. Why, you might ask? It’s tracking votes for lawmakers representing Lyon County for the second straight year.