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League of Women Voters of Montgomery County Maryland

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We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy by empowering and defending democracy. We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. https://www.lwvmocomd.org/

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Who is a U.S. citizen?
1. By Birth - Born in the U.S.
2. By Descent - Born Abroad to U.S. Citizens
3. By Naturalization (Process) Application - You can apply for naturalization
4. Other Ways - You may automatically become a citizen if your parents naturalize before you turn 18.
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27.01.2026 16:03 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The League of Women Voters of the US condemns the escalating actions by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that put people at risk, deny individuals their constitutional rights, and undermine the democratic values meant to protect us all.
See statement here:
www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

27.01.2026 12:19 β€” πŸ‘ 52    πŸ” 12    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Democracy Dialogues: Misinformation & Democracy Civic Education and Voter Engagement

How do false narratives spreadβ€”and what do they mean for democracy in Maryland?
Join the League of Women Voters of Maryland on Thursday, February 5 at 7:00pm for a virtual conversation about how misinformation and disinformation shape public understanding. www.lwvmd.org/misinformati...

26.01.2026 22:58 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β€’ All activities in County buildings canceled on Monday, Jan. 26 due to the winter storm.
β€’ Libraries, rec centers, pools, senior centers, transfer station and ABS stores closed.
β€’ Ride On buses on "S" schedule.
Latest update: https://ow.ly/RlEl50Y3q9T

26.01.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Activities in County buildings will be canceled and non-emergency government buildings will remain closed Monday due to the winter storm. Use MC311 for questions starting at 6 a.m. Monday.
https://ow.ly/APLR50Y3oMZ
Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation - Ride On
Ready Montgomery

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What You Need to Know About the National Guard, the Insurrection Act, and Martial Law | League of Women Voters In moments of political uncertainty, concepts like the Insurrection Act or β€œmartial law” can feel abstract – until they don’t. Given the current administration’s recent federal deployment of the Natio...

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25.01.2026 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Join us in commemorating the birthday of Maud Wood Park, born in 1871. In 1900, she attended the National American Women Suffrage Association convention, and in 1920, Maud became the 1st president of the National League of Women Voters.

25.01.2026 14:30 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Some advice for space heater users:
β€’ Don’t use extension cords or power strips.
β€’ Space heaters draw a lot of power and can overheat cords.
β€’ Turn them off when you leave a room or go to sleep.
You don’t want space heaters causing power issues and leaving you in the cold. Be safe, stay warm.

25.01.2026 01:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The western counties in MD6 are expected to get some of the highest snowfall totals. I strongly encourage everyone to follow the advice of the Governor and local authorities regarding safety precautions.

mcclaindelaney.house.gov/media/press-...

25.01.2026 01:03 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The link below is a live stream of Friday's storm prep update. Stay off the roads during this weather event and be patient as we respond to this snow emergency.
https://youtu.be/zDHHxQFDSJA?si=y1xu_kFaOMrTxYAA
Natali Fani-GonzΓ‘lez
Marc Elrich
Montgomery County (MD) Department of Transportation


25.01.2026 02:00 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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On Sunday, Jan. 25, Ride On will be operating on a reduced Sunday Schedule, running only essential routes between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. Routes in service include 8, 15, 16, 20, 26, 27, 34, 40, 43, 46, 47, 48, 55, 56, 59, 61 & Flash Orange. For more info, visit https://ow.ly/BzXo50Y2UFc

25.01.2026 11:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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#DYK a new Ride On Flex Zone launches February 2!? Ride On Flex 918 is a zero-fare, on-demand neighborhood transit service. Instead of following a fixed schedule, riders request a trip and are picked up by a Ride On Flex vehicle. For more info, visit https://ow.ly/JUx350XWNSU

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The @League of Women Voters of Minnesota and the League of Women Voters of the United States issued a joint statement in response to the federal immigration enforcement and escalation of federal military activity in Minnesota. Read more:
www.lwv.org/.../league-w....

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Today, Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich released his recommended FY 27 Capital Budget and FY27-32 CIP, totaling $6.6Bβ€”a 10.6% increase from the prior plan. Major investments include education, infrastructure, and public safety. Learn more ow.ly/trZC50XXoYv

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Judge rules Virginia unlawfully denied voting rights to hundreds of thousands The landmark decision could restore voting rights to hundreds of thousands of Virginians, especially Black residents.

BREAKING: A federal court rules Virginia's lifetime voting ban for people with certain prior felony convictions unlawfully strips voting rights beyond what Congress allows.

The decision could restore voting rights to hundreds of thousands of voters, especially Black voters long targeted by the ban.

22.01.2026 18:43 β€” πŸ‘ 644    πŸ” 201    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 10
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Congress should not consider adding a single dollar to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) until ICE stops their masked, lawless assault on our communities.

Below is my full statement on why I voted NO on the DHS funding bill.

22.01.2026 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 22    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 2
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State Voting Laws Roundup: 2025 in Review Breaking a five-year trend, state legislatures in 2025 enacted more laws restricting voting access than expanding it.

🚨 In 2025, state legislatures enacted more laws restricting voting access than expanding it 🚨

At least 16 states enacted 31 restrictive voting laws. Of those laws, 30 will be in full effect for the 2026 midterms ‡️

www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...

@brennancenter.org

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Join the 2026 Women’s Legislative Briefing hosted by the Montgomery County Commission for Women at The Universities at Shady Grove on Jan. 31 from 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-women...

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County Health Officer Dr. Kisha Davis shares key winter weather safety tips to help residents prepare for the cold β€” check out the video:
m.youtube.com/watch?v=DP1W....

23.01.2026 16:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The next Trending Topics webinar is "Immigrant Rights in Montgomery County: What Does Due Process Look Like?" on February 12, 2026 from 7:00 to 8:30 p.m.

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Our State Board is meeting today! Listen in live at vote.md.gov/SBEmeetings #MDvote

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People from all walks of life are a reminder of
 β€œthe sacredness of preserving democracy.” 

People from all walks of life are a reminder of β€œthe sacredness of preserving democracy.” 

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As of Dec. 24, 2025, domestic mail processed by the U.S.P.S. will be postmarked the day it's processed rather than the date it’s dropped off.

Task Force member Tammy Partick says voters will have to plan ahead and drop off ballots early.

www.washingtonpost.com/politics/202...

20.01.2026 16:36 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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