League of Women Voters of the East Shore, CT

Our Constitution says…

Today at 4 pm!

International day of democracy

On this International Day of Democracy, we stand with people across the world who believe in governments that are accountable, elections that are fair, and societies where every voice counts.

Join us on Wednesday 9/17 at 4 pm at the Guilford Free Library for our special Constitution Day event. Shoreline Students will be reading the Constitution to celebrate the day.

Freedom of speech means freedom to listen, too: Leslie Kouba While freedom of speech is essential, true democracy also depends on our willingness to listen to voices we disagree with—because tuning them out weakens tolerance, civil discourse and ultimately the ...

While freedom of speech is essential, true democracy also depends on our willingness to listen to voices we disagree with—because tuning them out weakens tolerance, civil discourse and ultimately the nation itself
by Leslie Kouba
www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...

Let’s honor all the workers who make our country a success.

Become a local league member!

With threats to our democratic systems on the rise, the League of Women Voters continues to protect voting rights and drive change. Join your local League today! my.lwv.org/wisconsin/jo...

We are Defenders of Democracy!

We commemorate the day that women's right to vote proclamation was signed. We must remember so we continue the fight against anyone who wants to take it away from us.

Read the statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

Why Local Elections are Critical to Democracy | League of Women Voters Local elections happen annually in the United States. The officials elected and the decisions they make affect your daily life as much, if not more, than those in the federal government. From road…

Every year is an election year. Even if they are not on the daily news, in the local paper, or on your Instagram feed, local elections happen every year:

August 6th is the 60th Anniversary of establishment of the Voting Rights Act. We must celebrate it and make sure the John Lewis Voting Rights Act is passed in Congress.

Speaking out!

NOTE: IRIS will be collecting items at the New Haven Rally! Diapers, School supplies and Donations needed to help immigrants.

See you there! Stop by our LWV table and say “Hi”!

Join us in New Haven at Good Trouble Lives On on July 17 to stand against injustice, fight for our rights, and create a better future. Find or host an event: goodtroubleliveson.org

Trump administration 'looking at' suspending habeas corpus, Stephen Miller says Multiple court cases challenging the Trump administrations effort to deport undocumented immigrants from the U.S. are based on habeas claims.

This is another unconstitutional notion. Only Congress can suspend habeas corpus and only during rebellion or invasion. As a Trump-appointed judge recently found, the U.S. isn't under invasion.

'This Is Not Normal': Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Arrested at Contested ICE Detention Facility | Common Dreams Democratic Newark Mayor Ras Baraka was arrested at a contested ICE facility in New Jersey.

www.commondreams.org/news/mayor-o...

Join A Local League Thanks for your interest in the League of Women Voters! We have 21 local Leagues in our great state and various units of members-at-large engaged in League work.Be a Part of the Action!The League of…

With threats to our democratic systems on the rise, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin continues to protect voting rights and drive change across the state.
JOIN US in the fight for a democracy by the people, for the people — all of the people — at

My statement on the arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka:

Scary and dangerous!

'We Don't Do Kings': Mass Protests Planned to Counter Trump's Birthday Military Parade | Common Dreams "Donald Trump wants to spend tens of millions of taxpayer dollars to throw himself a big fancy parade with tanks in the streets," said one organizer. "This is straight out of the authoritarian playboo...

'We Don't Do Kings': Mass Protests Planned to Counter Trump's Birthday Military Parade www.commondreams.org/news/no-king...

Enjoy the day!

Victory for voters!