League of Women Voters of Washington

LWVUS adopts a position in support of local news 📢📢📢

At its National Convention on Saturday, June 29, in Washington, D.C. the League of Women Voters of the United States adopted a position in support of local news. The new national position was developed from a study by Washington State League members.

The LWVWA study showed that a third of the nation’s newspapers are expected to close by the end of this year. More than 200 counties are now considered “news deserts,” with no source of reliable local news.

"The study also found that democracy suffers in communities with no credible source of local news: fewer people vote or run for office, and political polarization and government corruption grow. These are outcomes democracy cannot withstand," said LWVWA President Mary Coltrane.

Learn more ➡️ https://lwvwa.org/in-the-washington-news

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LWV responds to the US Supreme Court's 6 – 3 decision in Trump v. United States.

This erosion of democracy expands executive authority to give sitting US presidents the powers of a king — which is exactly what our republic was established to avoid.

Full statement at LWV.org/newsroom

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Image description: Five images, each with a purple background and a transparent image of the pillars of the SCOTUS Building. Image text is white and yellow, and reads: "LWV Statement in Response to SCOTUS Decision on Presidential Immunity. The Supreme Court's ruling to grant extraordinary immunity for sitting presidents is the most dangerous decision for democracy of our time. This erosion of democracy expands executive authority to give sitting US presidents the powers of a king, which is exactly what our republic was established to avoid. According to the Court's own words, the US Supreme Court is 'charged with ensuring the American people the promise of equal justice under law.' With this decision, the court has taken yet another step to dissolve democracy and abandon the American people, elevating the seat of president above the law. Our country is at an existential crossroads, and voters must make a critical decision about the direction of our nation. The League will continue to do our part by providing nonpartisan election information for voters at VOTE411.org, empowering voters to send a clear message about the future we want. We urge American voters to turn up and turn out in November to ensure our democracy reflects the will of the people."

Submit your questions for the candidates for Commissioner of Public Lands 🌲🌲🌲

We're hosting a candidate forum featuring the candidates vying for the position of Commissioner of Public Lands—it's an important position with a lot of impacts, so we want to hear from 🟨YOU!🟨

What questions do you have for the candidates? What issues do you want to make sure they address? Make sure you send your questions and topics **before July 8!**

Let us know! Email us ➡️ [email protected]

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Hey Clark and Clallam Counties! 📢📢

The Clark County and Clallam County Leagues are hosting primary candidate forums **tonight** make sure you check them out!

More info ➡️ https://lwvwa.org/Forums

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Hey Clark County! 📢📢

The LWV of Clark County is hosting a primary candidate forum **tonight** make sure you check it out!

More info ➡️ https://lwvwa.org/Forums

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We're excited about our new CEO!! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

Posted • We are pleased to announce that chief counsel, Celina Stewart, will be the next CEO of the League of Women Voters!



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The LWVWA Environment Affinity Group is excited to welcome Dr. Paula Swedeen, the Senior Policy Director at Conservation Northwest, to join us and discuss forest management. 🌲🌲🌲

Come join us! To register ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XF72ih

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The League of Women Voters of Washington has resolved to protect mature forests on public lands in Washington.

Conservation NW works to conserve and restore forests on state public lands for all Washingtonians. They believe that forests management should be guided by actions
that result in long-term ecological health, mitigate climate change, and support sustainable economic contributions to the state as a whole and to local communities.

Submit your questions for the candidates for Commisioner of Public Lands 🌲🌲🌲

We're hosting a candidate forum featuring the candidates vying for the position of Commissioner of Public Lands—it's an important position with a lot of impacts, so we want to hear from 🟨YOU!🟨

What questions do you have for the candidates? What issues do you want to make sure they address?

Let us know! Email us ➡️ [email protected]

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Yesterday marked 11 years since the Shelby County v. Holder decision—and voters of color across the country continue to face intense efforts to stifle their voices and exclude them from participating in our democracy.

This is the devastating legacy of Shelby County v. Holder a decade years later.

Congress must act to protect the freedom to vote.

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an intentional act to target and exclude some voters from the electoral process. Voting rights impact everyone. Urge Congress to protect the right to vote."

Why is reproductive justice a democracy issue? 🤔🤔🤔

Check out this post from and , where they break it down for us!

And don't forget to learn about the candidates on your ballot and where they stand on reproductive freedoms. Learn about the candidates ➡️ Vote411.org

Also, are you registered to vote? Find out/register ➡️ VoteWA.gov

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Two years ago today, the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped our right to bodily autonomy.

We will not back down. We will continue to fight until EVERYONE has the power to control their own bodies, lives, and futures.

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Voter Roll 101

Non-traditional address voters can use any physical location they consider to be their residence, like a shelter, park, or marina. Their mailing address can be general delivery at a local post office, a PO Box, or an address of a trusted friend or relative.
A federally recognized tribe may designate tribal government buildings to serve as residential or mailing addresses for voters living on tribal lands.

More on residency requirements: www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/voter-eligibility-resources/residency-requirements

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The 2024 primary election is rapidly approaching, make sure you are registered to vote! 🗳️✅🗳️✅

Visit VoteWA.gov to check your registration or to register.

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Did you know that the LWVWA not only has its civics education textbook, we've also produced (and translated) a history booklet on Latino history in Washington.

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About two years ago, the LWVWA learned that the largest and fastest growing population in Washington are Latino. Thus begun our project to translate our civics ed materials into Spanish—starting with our "What Does it Take to be a Good Citizen?" poster.

We also began to research and produce a booklet about Latino History in Washington, which is available in both English and Spanish.

Check out the history booklet and all our books ➡️ https://lwvwaef.myshopify.com/collections/shop-books

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ICYMI (In Case You Missed It): the Washington State Attorney General Candidate Forum is on YouTube! Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Washington, Benton-Franklin Counties, and NW Public Broadcasting, the three candidates vying for Washington State Attorney General visited WSU Tri-Cities to answer your questions.
https://www.youtube.com/live/tCtf6J8NtNo

We are SO excited about the fact that many of our civics education materials are now available in Spanish as well as English! 🎉🎉🎉

After consultation with the Directors of the multi-Language Learning Department at the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction, we learned that more than 40,000 students in Washington are in dual language (English/Spanish) classes. To accommodate these students, we've translated the elementary issue of The State We're In, our Latino History in Washington booklet, AND our "What Does it Take to be a Good Citizen?" poster into Spanish!

You can find all of our translated materials ➡️ https://lwvwaef.myshopify.com/collections/non-english-language-resources

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Have you heard about our civics education textbook, the State We're In: Washington?

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Our books are available in two editions. One is designed for grades 6 and up and the other for use in elementary schools. They include information about Native tribes in Washington—how tribes governed themselves pre-contact, how they are governed today, and how they interact with WA and local governments. These colorful books include the ethnic and geographic diversity of our state and are designed to inspire students to become active citizens in their community.

The Washington State Council for the Social Studies and the Washington State Indian Education Association have both endorsed these materials.

Check them out! ➡️https://lwvwaef.myshopify.com/

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Attorney General Forum TODAY (June 18) 🚨🚨

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The forum will be recorded and streamed live by Northwest Public Broadcasting ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/live/tCtf6J8NtNo

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Candidates vying to be the next Attorney General will face the public at a forum on the evening of June 18. All candidates for the office have been invited and confirmed their participation.

🟨Nick Brown
🟨Manka Dhingra
🟨Pete Serrano

The LWVWA, in coordination with the LWV of Benton/Franklin Counties, is presenting the candidate forum. The forum will take place at WSU's Tri-Cities Campus in Richland at 6:00 PM.

Learn more ➡️ https://lwvwa.org/in-the-washington-news

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Washingtonians are invited to WA Attorney General candidate forum 📢📢

Candidates vying to be the next Attorney General will face the public at a forum on the evening of June 18. All candidates for the office have been invited and confirmed their participation.

🟨Nick Brown
🟨Manka Dhingra
🟨Pete Serrano

The LWVWA, in coordination with the LWV of Benton/Franklin Counties, is presenting the candidate forum. The forum will take place at WSU's Tri-Cities Campus in Richland at 6:00 PM. The forum will also be recorded and streamed live by Northwest Public Broadcasting ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/live/tCtf6J8NtNo

Learn more ➡️ https://lwvwa.org/in-the-washington-news

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We will be holding a forum for the candidates in the primary race for WA's Attorney General! 🏛️🏛️🏛️

📅 Tuesday, June 18
🕕 6:00 PM
📍WSU's Tri-Cities Campus in Richland.

The forum will also be recorded and streamed live by Northwest Public Broadcasting ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/live/tCtf6J8NtNo

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We will be holding a forum for the candidates in the primary race for WA's Attorney General! 🏛️🏛️🏛️

📅 Tuesday, June 18
🕕 6:00 PM
📍WSU's Tri-Cities Campus in Richland (The forum will also be recorded and broadcast by Northwest Public Broadcasting.)

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We will be holding a forum for the candidates in the primary race for WA's Attorney General! 🏛️🏛️🏛️

📅 Tuesday, June 18
🕕 6:00 PM
📍WSU's Tri-Cities Campus in Richland

The forum will also be recorded and streamed live by Northwest Public Broadcasting ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/live/tCtf6J8NtNo

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The League of Women Voters of Washington is a nonpartisan organization that empowers voters and defends democracy.

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We need YOUR help to continue our work of registering voters, educating the public about elections, and advocating for fair and accessible elections. Please consider making a donation to the League to support our work during this critical election year!

Support our work ➡️ https://bit.ly/3VzK3nn

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We will be holding a forum for the candidates in the primary race for WA's Attorney General! 🏛️🏛️🏛️

📅 Tuesday, June 18
🕕 6:00 PM
📍WSU's Tri-Cities Campus in Richland (The forum will also be recorded and broadcast by Northwest Public Broadcasting.)

The public is also invited to submit questions for the candidates ➡️ [email protected]

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Submit your questions for the candidates for WA Attorney General! ⚖️⚖️⚖️

We're hosting a candidate forum featuring the candidates vying for the position of WA State Attorney General—it's an important position with a lot of impacts, so we want to hear from 🟨YOU!🟨

What questions do you have for the candidates? What issues do you want to make sure they address?

Let us know! Email us ➡️ [email protected]

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We will not back down. We will continue to fight until everyone has the power to control their own bodies, lives, and futures.

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On National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we to bring awareness to the gun violence crisis that takes the lives of more than 44,000 people and devastates countless others in the US every single year.

The League will continue to advocate for strengthened gun safety legislation to ensure that every individual in this nation can live free from the fear and risk of gun violence and death.

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