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This story was originally published in Generations Magazine.

There is no “right” age to give back to your community. But for members of the League of Women Voters (LWV)—50 state League (and the District of Columbia), and more than 750-plus local leagues— there are key ways that leadership, which includes many volunteers older than age 50, is working to revolutionize our civic life. That work includes bringing people together, inspiring hope around government and expanding the franchise to new citizens.

LWVUS joined 7 other organizations in sending best practice guidance for implementing Section 9 of President Biden's Executive Order on Promoting Access to Voting to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP).

This profile was originally published in the Mount Vernon Gazette.

Love was in the air last week on Valentine’s Day. For the League of Women Voters (LWV), love is always in the air, the love of voting. Feb. 14 was the 103rd anniversary of the national League of Women Voters and this year marks the 75th anniversary of the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area.

Registering voters is the heart and soul of the organization.

This story was originally published by Door County Daily News.

The League of Women Voters of Door County wants to make sure you can vote in this spring’s elections.

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 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 Bowling Green Daily News.

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

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 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.

This story was originally published by Door County Daily News.

Making sure your right to vote remained accessible was a major focus of the League of Women Voters of Door County in 2022.