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Nonpartisan political organization // Encouraging informed and active participation in government // Public policy through education

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We urge the court to reverse this policy and release our already-granted funding so we can continue to do the civic education work that is central to our mission.

06.05.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The federal government flat-out cancelling grant money we were expecting to receive is not only illegal, but also directly hurts Mainers and our communities where we provide services. It's unfathomable that government officials would cancel crucial community service activities.

06.05.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We are one of several plaintiffs joining the lawsuit filed in the District of Maryland to fight the unlawful blanket termination of AmeriCorps grants.

06.05.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

We were awarded a one-year grant from the federal government to develop civic education and engagement programs focused on rural counties where young people are especially disconnected from their communities and their government.

06.05.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Democracy Maine β€” a collab of the League of Women Voters of Maine Education Fund, Maine Citizens for Clean Elections, and Maine Students Vote β€” has filed suit with a nationwide coalition of nonprofit, nonpartisan organizations in federal court after being stripped of an AmeriCorps planning grant.

06.05.2025 13:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
Louisiana v. Callais | League of Women Voters LWVUS and civil rights groups filed an amicus brief supporting a new majority-Black congressional district in Louisiana to ensure fair representation

Today the court heard oral argument in Louisiana v. Callais, a case which should be, as @imillhiser.bsky.social writes, β€œopen-and-shut.” At its core, the case is about fair redistricting for Black Louisianans. www.lwv.org/legal-center...

24.03.2025 18:28 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The League is launching a weekly webinar on Democracy Updates. When it comes to elections, voting rights, and democracy, what should the League community pay attention to and take action on? Each week we'll discuss the pressing issues of the moment. RSVP here: www.lwvme.org/civicrm-even...

11.03.2025 15:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

There is an organized NO campaign coming together under the name Save Maine Absentee Voting, and the @lwvme.bsky.social is leading in the opposition efforts

21.02.2025 18:09 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
League of Women Voters of Maine
Advocacy Day 2025
Tuesday, February 25 
9:00 AM β€” 3:30 PM
    Maine State House, Augusta
RSVP: https://bit.ly/LWVMEadvocacy

League of Women Voters of Maine Advocacy Day 2025 Tuesday, February 25 9:00 AM β€” 3:30 PM Maine State House, Augusta RSVP: https://bit.ly/LWVMEadvocacy

LWVME's Advocacy Day is 2/25. In Augusta we'll ask legislators to support our priority bills that protect voters and strengthen democracy.

The day Includes:
✏️ Learn how to lobby
πŸ’¬ Talk to your legislator
πŸ“£ Hear about voter suppression effort
🍡 Tea at the Blaine House

RSVP: bit.ly/LWVMEadvocacy

05.02.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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