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LWVUS is joining No Kings 2 as a national partner on Saturday, October 18.

LWVUS has decided to become an official partner for this day of mobilization to stand in solidarity with partners and stand up against hate and authoritarianism.

I recommend everyone watches this

I volunteer my 12 year olds as tribute as last night, I had to explain and talk with them about what happened in our state. The oldest 12 year old said he was tired of being afraid all the time (and this was said specifically in reference to school shootings.)

New idea for whenever there is a school shooting: Congress people who have voted against COMMON GUN SENSE LAWS and funding for mental health programs need to be PERSONALLY the ones to explain to their elementary/middle/high school aged future constituents why they voted against it.

Tell Congress: Ban Assault Weapons! These weapons of war have no place in our communities.

I just sent a message urging my Congressional lawmakers to support the GOSAFE Act, which would regulate deadly assault weapons. There's no more time for inaction. Join me in urging your lawmakers to pass this life-saving bill: etwn.us/4j3bsqQ @everytown.bsky.social

No one is attacking private prayer.

The problem is treating it as a substitute for action while in office, leaving solutions to divine intervention instead of doing your job.

Kids being shot in a church isn’t God "working in mysterious ways" — it’s a failure of policy.

Imagine thinking your "personal freedoms" are worth more than a child's life.

Imagine fighting for emotionally unstable 20 something male civilians to have easy access to weapons designed to kill lots of ppl, really fast.

Imagine enabling the next mass shooter, while calling yourself "Christian"

1/Our client was notified tonight by White House staff in the personnel office that she was fired. As a presidential appointee, senate confirmed officer, only the president himself can fire her.

Join us in protecting democracy, one vote at a time. Visit our #linkinbio and get involved!

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😍 Find someone who looks at you the way LWV looks at candidate forums.

💪 Empowering voters is our forever + always. Because democracy works best when everyone has a voice.

Don’t miss our Minnetonka School Board Candidate Forum next month!

It’s a key opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn where they stand BEFORE you head to the polls on November 4.

Why We Shouldn’t Ignore Pete Hegseth’s Retweet on Women’s Voting Rights The secretary of defense reposted a video of a Christian nationalist saying women should lose the right to vote—and everyone should be paying attention.

“When leaders entrusted with safeguarding our nation amplify messages that undermine democratic ideals, they normalize the dangerous notion that equality is optional.” -LWV CEO Celina Stewart
www.glamour.com/story/why-we...

172. "Federalizing" D.C. Like any federal enclave, the federal government has plenary power over the District of Columbia. But Congress has delegated most of that power to local officials; it would take new laws to undo that.

Congress has given the President the power to take control of the D.C. local police for up to 30 days "for federal purposes," and to deploy the (tiny) D.C. National Guard.

As today's "One First" explains, that's the full extent of what the President can do to "federalize" D.C. without new statutes:

How Much Is Trump Profiting Off the Presidency? A comprehensive estimate of how much Trump and his family are making, from hotel mega-deals to crypto schemes, has been elusive—until now.

💰 The New Yorker puts a number on it—

$3.4 billion

That’s how much Trump & his family have profited from his presidency, estimates David Kirkpatrick.

(Mentions my reporting too.)

www.newyorker.com/magazine/202...

Here are the still images. Please share them widely.

Today in History: The Voting Rights Act Was Signed into Law

59 years ago today, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a landmark piece of legislation that prohibited racial discrimination in voting.

Jessica: I also heard no complaints when Mike Johnson decided to abdicate his job to say actually congress isn't in session anymore because I don't want to have to vote on turning over the Epstein files…. so be equal opportunity in your complaints about fleeing your job

Trump moves to bar nearly all abortions at Veterans Affairs hospitals The Trump administration is moving to end nearly all abortions at Veterans Affairs medical facilities, overturning a Biden-era policy that sought to protect access.

The Trump Administration just moved to BAN abortion care for VETERANS, even in instances of rape and incest.

This is just another attack on our veterans and reproductive health care.

We owe it to our servicemembers to provide them the care they need.

“In the end, we will remember not the words of our enemies, but the silence of our friends. ” -Marin Luther King Jr. (from his speech "The Trumpet of Conscience" Nov. 1967)

👀 Looking for a fun way to show up for democracy? Join us in the James J. Hill Days Parade on September 7!⁠
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🇺🇸 We’re walking, waving, and supporting voting rights! ⁠
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✨ All are welcome so come walk with us! Send us a DM for more information or email to let us know you'll be there! ⁠

A Coast Guard Commander Miscarried. She Nearly Died After Being Denied Care. U.S. service members have long faced strict limits on abortions, even when used to resolve miscarriages. Under federal law, the military will only pay for abortions in cases of rape, incest or to…

The morning that Cmdr. Elizabeth Nakagawa was scheduled to have a D&C to remove fetal tissue after losing a very wanted pregnancy, she learned the surgery had been canceled because the military’s health insurance plan refused to pay for it.

(Published Dec. 2024)

Unite with LWV and pledge to uphold our constitutional rights and the rule of law. It shouldn’t matter if you are a Democrat, Republican, or Independent. ⁠
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Your voice matters. Your rights matter. The rule of law matters. ⁠

🗓️ August Academy is so back.

We’re talking: • Canva wizardry 🧙‍♀️ • Advocacy tips 💬 • Treasurer know-how 💰 • Website editing magic ✨ • New member vibes 👋

🗺️ July 17 Events in the Metro Area
Plymouth: 4 to 7 pm⁠
Minnetonka: 4 to 7 pm⁠
Richfield: 4 to 6 pm⁠
St Paul Highland: 3:30 to 5 pm⁠
Bloomington: 2:30 to 4 pm ⁠
Stillwater: 5:30 to 7:30 pm⁠

RSVP or find a local event near you: goodtroubleliveson.org

#leagueofwomenvoters

In June 2025, the League of Women Voters National Board was pleased to announce the adoption of the new League position on the Federal Judiciary.

Read the official position here ➡️ tinyurl.com/nhaaydhj

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It doesn't matter where you stand on the underlying issues. We can't tolerate this.

"They released their insane asylum population into our country" -- Trump still thinks that people who make political asylum claims come from insane asylums

Coffee ☕️ with Katie and Joyce A recording from Joyce Vance and Katie Phang's live video

This episode of Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance, Joyce and Katie highlight the need to start preparing now to protect the integrity of the 2026 election. ⁠

Coffee ☕️ with Katie and Joyce A recording from Joyce Vance and Katie Phang's live video

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The League of Women Voters gets a mention as well so take a moment to give it a listen: joycevance.substack.com/p/coffee-wit...