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Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy IN SUSSEX COUNTY! since 1957. The League of Women Voters envisions a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate. www.sussexlwv.org

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7th Annual Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Fest The Rehoboth Beach Film Society and its partner SDARJ present the 7th Annual Rehoboth Beach Black American Film Fest.

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03.02.2026 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Mitchell Center for African American Heritage in Wilmington preserves the history, resilience, and cultural impact of Black life in Delaware through powerful exhibits and stories.

Learn more:
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#BlackHistory #DelawareHistory #BlackHeritage #CommunityHistory

20.01.2026 23:31 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The Craig Family Archive from the Winterthur Library Listen to this episode from Winterthur Museum, Garden, & Library Podcast on Spotify. Did you know Winterthur has a world class library with everything from archival photographs to ephemera (including ...

For Black History Month, the Winterthur podcast features the fascinating archive of the Craig family, 3 generations of free Black Americans living and working in 19th & early 20th century Delaware and NJ! I talk about their story & their archive's importance: open.spotify.com/episode/1ZDC... πŸ“œ

23.02.2024 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Happy Black History Month!

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(around the No Kings logo, images of megaphones, and a photo of protesters holding signs that read β€œICE OUT”) MARCH 28
NO KINGS
NO THRONES. NO CROWNS.

(around the No Kings logo, images of megaphones, and a photo of protesters holding signs that read β€œICE OUT”) MARCH 28 NO KINGS NO THRONES. NO CROWNS.

The date for the next No Kings Day is set.

But this is a save the date, not a β€œsit back and wait.” 🧡

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Unite and Rise 8.5: A Campaign to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters Since the Trump administration took office in January 2025, we’ve seen increased attacks on our democratic systems and a failure by Congress to intervene. This came to a head in early April, when the…

Our country is in a constitutional crisis.

It's time to take our democracy back. That is why we are proud to announce a new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5. Through this initiative, we will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect and preserve our democracy. ➑️ lwv.org/uniteandrise

01.05.2025 15:05 β€” πŸ‘ 113    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 15    πŸ“Œ 6
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Trump’s β€œInsurrection Act” Trap (w/ Michael Waldman) John Avlon talks with Michael Waldman of the Brennan Center about the fallout from ICE violence in Minnesota, the administration smearing a victim as a β€œdomestic terrorist,” and why legal accountability may still be possible.

β€œCan Trump cancel the elections? No, he can’t β€” but we’ll all have to fight for it.” Michael Waldman on protecting free and fair midterms. Via The Bulwark. bit.ly/3ZJBmYK

03.02.2026 18:05 β€” πŸ‘ 67    πŸ” 26    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
New York Times headline blaring Trump's call for Republicans to "nationalize" elections.

New York Times headline blaring Trump's call for Republicans to "nationalize" elections.

Last year a coalition of voting rights organizations filed the β€œLeague of Women Voters Education Fund v. Trump” in U.S. District Court challenging President Trump’s unlawful executive order to seize voter registration rules from Congress and the states. We remain vigilant. @lwvus.bsky.social

03.02.2026 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2
'Very chilling and disturbing': Lawyer reacts to bodycam of raid at GA elections hub
YouTube video by MS NOW 'Very chilling and disturbing': Lawyer reacts to bodycam of raid at GA elections hub

The Constitution is quite clear: states run elections in our country. The president has no role.” - @mawaldman.bsky.social on Trump's talk of federalizing elections.

03.02.2026 20:36 β€” πŸ‘ 117    πŸ” 58    πŸ’¬ 7    πŸ“Œ 3

BREAKING: A federal judge has ordered that 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father be freed from ICE detention.

Families don't belong in detention.

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Bad Bunny Calls for 'ICE Out' While Accepting Grammy Award Bad Bunny called for β€œICE out” while accepting the Grammy award for Best MΓΊsica Urbana Album.

Opposition to ICE's abuses is growing by the day.

Whether it's speaking out at the Grammys, joining a peaceful protest, attending a Know Your Rights training, or demanding action from Congress, people across the country are resisting ICE's lawlessness.

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Tell HHS: Hands Off Our Care Take action with ACLU People Power!

Once again, President Trump is coming after our essential health care. His latest target? Trans youth and their families.

Join us in demanding that the Department of Health and Human Services defend gender-affirming health care for trans youth.

03.02.2026 14:03 β€” πŸ‘ 201    πŸ” 73    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 2

NEW: We're asking a judge to throw out a subpoena that DHS issued to Google demanding information about our client after he emailed a government lawyer asking that a man seeking asylum be treated with dignity.

We have a First Amendment right to criticize the government without fear of retaliation.

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November 14 League, Libations & Learning features Sara Larch, Incoming Board Chair of Beebe Healthcare Join us for the November 14 League, Libations & Learning event, which will feature Sara Larch, Incoming Chair of the Board of Directors for Beebe Healthcare. Her topic is "Breaking Barriers: How We Ca...

Don't miss out! Register now to hear Sara Larch of Beebe Healthcare at the November 14 League, Libations & Learning lunch.
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28.10.2025 19:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Urge the EAC not to Require Documentary Proof of Citizenship | League of Women Voters Submit your comment to protect millions of voters.

Submit your comments by midnight October 20!

www.lwv.org/take-action/...

18.10.2025 14:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

If you’re going don’t assume everyone there is a regular voter. Talk to people around you. Encourage them to register and vote in every election not just the big one. Also talk to people about volunteering a handful of hours a year for get out the vote work.

17.10.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
No Kings 2 National Day of Mobilization LWVUS is joining No Kings 2 as a national partner on Saturday, October 18th. In Delaware, events are planned in Wilmington, Newark, Dover and Georgetown, with possibly more to come. Delaware League me...

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Join Sussex LWV there!

06.10.2025 21:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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LWV Leagues across the nation are joing the call to save our democracy. LWVMpls will be raising our voices at Gold Medal Park on Oct 18th. Join us! *Be sure to register so the strength of our numbers can be accurately reported. Go to nokings.org

03.10.2025 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

It's not too late to RSVP for our Know Your Rights training tonight: aclu.org/KYRtraining_oct6

06.10.2025 17:09 β€” πŸ‘ 190    πŸ” 113    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 3
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It's a busy October. There's a lot on the line.
Freedom to read is at risk. Take action: bannedbooksweek.org
The Voting Rights Act will be challenged at the Supreme Court. Plan to listen to oral arguments live next week. www.supremecourt.gov/oral_argumen... Stay informed.
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06.10.2025 10:21 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 25    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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The League stands with our members, residents of Illinois, and the elected government of our sovereign state in renewing our condemnation of troop deployment in Illinois because there is no justification for such action. Read here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

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From school curricula to Confederate monuments, the stories we tell (and don’t tell) about the past shape today.

Join us on Oct. 8 as we discuss defending history from erasure & look at how American experiences have been silenced, distorted and are now at risk of being erased. #CriticalMemory

06.10.2025 21:00 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 2
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β€œUse It or Lose It” Purges Threaten College Students’ Right to Vote | League of Women Voters Student voters are increasingly powerful β€” boasting some 40 million eligible voters. However, students face a hidden threat to their right to vote: β€œUse It or Lose It” voter roll purging laws.

Student voters, an increasingly critical demographic, face hidden threats to their right to vote in "use it or lose it" laws.

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09.09.2025 18:02 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 17    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
LWV Statement on the Assassination of Charlie Kirk | League of Women Voters

LWV statement on the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

11.09.2025 13:33 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 0
LWV Statement on Threats Against HBCUs and Campus Violence | League of Women Voters The League of Women Voters of the United States condemns the recent threats made against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which forced campuses into lockdown and spread fear among...

The League condemns the recent threats made against Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), which forced campuses into lockdown and spread fear among students, faculty, and staff. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...

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Delaware rebuffs Trump admin requests for voter data Delaware election officials have resisted efforts by the Trump administration to obtain sensitive voter data, citing privacy concerns.

Read more here: spotlightdelaware.org/2025/09/18/d...

25.09.2025 15:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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No Kings As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...

The "No Kings 2" national day of mobilization is coming on Saturday, October 18, 2025. In Delaware, events are planned in Wilmington, Newark, Dover and Georgetown, with likely more to come.

Details at nokings.org, at mobilize.us or on LWVDE website:
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#NoKings #Delaware

19.09.2025 14:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
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DVRC Statement on DOJ Request for Sensitive Personal DE Voter Information The Delaware Voting Rights Coalition (DVRC), of which the League of Women Voters of Delaware is a member, released a public statement on 9/17/2025 in regards to a series of recent requests from the U....

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25.09.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Charlotte King, SDARJ Founder, Joins Sussex LWV Board of Directors Sussex LWV is proud to announce that Charlotte King, a former LWVDE presiddent and Founder and Chair Emeritus of the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ), has accepted appointment to ...

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25.09.2025 15:28 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Statement on the Fundamental Freedom of Speech β€œActs of political violenceβ€Šβ€”β€Šfrom the recent murder of Charlie Kirk to the murder of Speaker Emeritus Melissa Hortman of Minnesotaβ€Šβ€”β€Šhave…

ACS stands in solidarity with the philanthropies who are speaking out in support of their fundamental freedoms to express their values and lift up the communities they serve.

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