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The League of Women Voters is a three-part organization encompassing national, state, and local Leagues. The Rockford, Illinois League work on local issues in accordance with national and state policy and provide voter education and voter registration.

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To donate to the cause check out our website. www.lwvgr.org/immigration-...

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The President cannot nationalize our elections.

The President cannot nationalize our elections.

The US Constitution gives states primary authority over election administration. Our current election system prevents giving power to the president to elect the president. This is what the Founders intended. Don’t let anything convince you otherwise. @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social

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ICE's purchases for big detention centers are marked by secrecy, frustrating towns At least 20 communities with large warehouses across the U.S. have become stealth targets for Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s $45-billion expansion of detention centers.

The American concentration camps.
Did you vote for THIS?
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Saturday! Come join the fun and help our community!

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Join us tonight to meet the candidates!

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Be voting ready!
▢️ To check your voter registration, go to voterlookup.ohiosos.gov/voterlookup.aspx
▢️ To update your voter registration, go to olvr.ohiosos.gov
▢️ To find your congressional district, go to ohiosos.gov/elections/ohio-candidates/district-maps/

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Want to help our community on Valentines Day?

06.02.2026 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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As Illinois Weighs Joining Federal School Voucher Program, Education Policy Experts Debate the Impact Supporters argue that not opting in would leave money on the table that could otherwise go to support students in the state. Those opposed argue the program diverts public dollars to private schools w...

Watch Ann Courter, our Education Issue Specialist, debate the impact of a new federal school voucher program on Chicago Tonight! news.wttw.com/2026/02/03/i...

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What to Know About Voting By Mail Blog / Last Updated: January 22, 2026

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Meet the candidates and learn facts regarding the referendum questions on the county ballot.

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League Partners with Chicago Food Depository on Voter Education β€” League of Women Voters Chicago We’re excited to announce the launch of our nonpartisan voter registration and education partnership with Greater Chicago Food Depository.

We're thrilled to partner with the Greater Chicago Food Depository for a new nonpartisan voter registration and civic education collaboration that will bring voter education services to GCFD food pantries. www.lwvchicago.org/news/kkk0ayo...

05.02.2026 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us February 12 for a great informational night about Immigration.

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League of Women Voters and Free Speech For People Applaud Judgment for Plaintiffs in New Hampshire Voter Intimidation Lawsuit | League of Women Voters Share this:

A federal district court in New Hampshire ruled in favor of plaintiffs in League of Women Voters of New Hampshire v. Kramer. The case concerned the dissemination of AI robocalls to deceive and intimidate voters before the New Hampshire 2024 presidential primary.

www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

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The Sisters Who Inspired International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women | League of Women Voters On this International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women, we invite you to learn about why the United Nations created this day and to put that knowledge to use. We invite you and your…

Today is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women! Learn more about the sisters who inspired this important observance

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All caps VICTORY over a picture of the Statue of Liberty

All caps VICTORY over a picture of the Statue of Liberty

Every voting rights victory counts. Every voter counts. Last Friday, a federal district court in NH ruled in our favor against a defendant who orchestrated & paid for robocalls that used AI to deceive & intimidate voters in the 2024 primary election. Details: bit.ly/43OtzLL @lwvus.bsky.social

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Consider supporting our Scholarship Fund.

www.cfnil.org/scholarships...

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Join us on Thursday!

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What a great day to become an American Citizen!

Total registered for the day was 39 from 50 new citizens.

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πŸ—½What is Due Process? It’s a precious Constitutional Right. Every level of government must respect it.
πŸ—½Without Due Processβ€”there is no law.
πŸ—½ Without itβ€”government can do anything to usβ€”at any time.
πŸ—½Be vigilant. Unite with us and Rise together. bit.ly/4g5RcEq
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Portland is not β€œwar ravaged.” U.S. troops are not political playthings. And Trump is not a king.

Democrats will fight in Congress to stop him.

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