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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Join us TONIGHT at 6:30 PM at the Wood County District Public Library! Together, we’ll explore what effective, sustainable civic engagement looks like and how each of us can help shape a more just and compassionate future. We'll also be collecting canned goods to donate to the Brown Bag Project.
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 13/11/2025
While we are relieved that the government has reopened and critical services are being restored, this record-length shutdown came at a steep cost. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Statement from Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters of the United States, on the Reopening of the Federal Government | League of Women Voters
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 12/10/2025
Face 2 Face Meet the Candidates is today at the Veterans Building in Bowling Green City Park. 🕝 Schedule: 1:30 PM – Doors open for informal conversations with the candidates 2:00 PM – Program begins Unlike traditional forums, voters engage with local candidates in a round-table format.
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 17/08/2025
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 27/07/2025
Go here to tell the Ohio Senate: vote NO on veto override ➡️ lwvohio.salsalabs.org/votenoonvetooverride ⬅️ Tell your state senator to vote NO on this veto override because voters and communities know what's best.
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Protect local communities: Tell Ohio lawmakers to vote NO on veto override
Tell our Ohio state Senators and House members to reject the veto overrides on budget provisions that would prevent local communities from solving their own problems by taking funding and local decisi...
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League of Women Voters of Indianapolis @lwvindy.bsky.social · 05/06/2025
🛑 Congress is threatening Medicaid cuts that could strip health coverage from millions. 🗣️ Tell your representatives:Protect Medicaid. Protect our health. 📲 Take action now: www.lwv.org/take-action/... #ProtectMedicaid #LWVIndy #HealthJustice #TakeAction
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 05/06/2025
The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget would reduce the number of students who would be eligible to receive the Governor’s Merit Scholarship and it would come with strings attached.
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Ohio Senate budget alters the Governor’s Merit Scholarship, ties funds to Senate Bill 1 compliance • Ohio Capital Journal
The Ohio Senate’s version of the state’s two-year budget would reduce the number of students who would be eligible to receive the Governor’s Merit Scholarship and it would come with strings attached.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 30/05/2025
Ohio lawmakers are once again ambushing the citizen-initiative process. SB 153 is about power -- and who gets to wield it. The answer must remain: the people. We oppose this attack on direct democracy. www.cleveland.com/ne...
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“They think of themselves as kings”: Ohio Republicans target citizen-led ballot initiatives again - cleveland.com
Senate Bill 153 imposes new burdensome requirements on signature gatherers, including badges that critics call a "scarlet letter," in latest move to obstruct direct democracy and block citizens from putting a check on "ridiculous runaway lawmakers"
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 17/05/2025
At our core, nonpartisanship is not just a policy — it’s a bedrock principle that defines who we are at the League of Women Voters.
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Staying True to Nonpartisanship in a Divisive Political Climate | League of Women Voters
At our core, nonpartisanship is not just a policy — it’s a bedrock principle that defines who we are at the League of Women Voters. As a membership organization committed to empowering voters and…
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
This administration is blatantly ignoring court orders and straight-up sending people to countries they’ve never been to. Incredibly disgraceful, embarrassing, and wrong.
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US must keep control of migrants sent to South Sudan in case removals were unlawful, judge rules
A federal judge ruled late Tuesday that U.S. officials must retain custody and control of migrants apparently removed to South Sudan in case he orders their removals were unlawful.
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lwvgrcleveland.bsky.social @lwvgrcleveland.bsky.social · 24/05/2025
SB 153 and HB 233 are bad twin bills in the Ohio Statehouse that would be very bad for voters, elections, and election officials. Email Ohio lawmakers here and call their offices to tell them to oppose these bills: lwvohio.salsalabs.org/protectohios...
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 25/05/2025
Join us next Weds at noon at the Ohio Statehouse for a powerful day of advocacy to demand fair funding for rural schools across Ohio 📣 Rally: noon 🏛️ Legislative Visits: 1:00 📍 Ohio Statehouse, Veteran’s Plaza: East side of Statehouse, facing 3rd St. 📲 Register: bit.ly/StatehouseRallyForRuralSchools
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
Letter to Editor The SAVE Act wouldn't save anything. Instead, it threatens right to vote This bill is not about safeguarding our elections. They’re already safe. Please contact your senators and demand that they oppose the SAVE Act Barbara Ague, Cuyahoga Falls www.beaconjournal.com/story/opinio...
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The SAVE Act wouldn't save anything. Instead, it threatens right to vote | Letter
A Beacon Journal reader writes about how the SAVE Act would interfere with voters' rights.
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 30/04/2025
See you tomorrow!
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 17/04/2025
All Americans — no matter who you voted for in 2024 — need to come together, stand united, and fight back to save our democracy. We cannot afford to fail the generations to come. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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League of Women Voters of Virginia @lwvva.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
65 million women will be disenfranchised by this bill. CALL your members of Congress now!
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League of Women Voters of Connecticut @lwvct.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
Taking our country backward is part of the plan. This is wrong and cannot be tolerated. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archiv...
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The Top Goal of Project 2025 Is Still to Come
The now-famous white paper has proved to be a good road map for what the administration has done so far, and what may yet be on the way.
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League of Women Voters of Virginia @lwvva.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
LWV joins other voting groups to challenge anti-voter Executive Order www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Voting Rights Groups Challenge Trump’s Recent Anti-Voter Executive Order | League of Women Voters
A coalition of voting rights organizations filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia to challenge President Trump’s unlawful executive order on voting.
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 01/04/2025
Students donning black graduation robes held a mock funeral for the death of higher education after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law that will overhaul Ohio’s public universities. They said DeWine's signature was heartbreaking
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Ohio college students, educators disappointed in Gov. DeWine for signing higher ed overhaul • Ohio Capital Journal
Students donning black graduation robes held a mock funeral for the death of higher education after Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill into law that will overhaul Ohio’s public universities. They…
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
"Ohio has an opportunity to turn the page. Let’s not waste another dollar, another year, or another ounce of moral credibility on a ritual we mistake for justice, when what we really need is the courage to evolve." #EndTheDeathPenalty www.cleveland.com/opinion/2025...
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Dave Yost’s death penalty push isn’t about justice. It’s about 2026: Leila Atassi
Ohio should abandon the death penalty—not just because it’s morally flawed, but because it’s broken, costly, and being used as a political tool by those, like Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, more int...
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 01/04/2025
It had been considered settled law: If a person is born in the U.S. that baby is a citizen. But now Ohio AG Dave Yost and others are in court defending Trump's order claiming "birthright citizenship" doesn't extend to children of the undocumented
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Ohio AG questions birthright citizenship. His argument is 'just silly,' immigration lawyer says • Ohio Capital Journal
It had been considered settled law: If a person is born in the U.S. that baby is a U.S. citizen. But now Ohio AG Dave Yost and others are in court defending President Trump's order claiming…
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 01/04/2025
The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) filed a lawsuit with coalition partners against Trump for his unlawful 3/25 executive order on voting. Read LWVUS's statement here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre... Read the lawsuit here: www.lwv.org/sites/defaul...
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 29/03/2025
LWV BG will be available to register voters before and after the event. Go to tinyurl.com/dist5townhall to submit your questions/concerns in advance or if you are unable to attend. We'll make sure Rep. Bob Latta receives them!
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
🗳Election officials have faced increasing threats and harassment simply for doing their jobs. SB 82 is a common-sense, nonpartisan step to protect them just as they protect our elections. 📲Tell your Ohio Senator you stand with election workers: lwvohio.salsalabs.org/protectohioselectionworkers
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Protect Ohio's Election Workers
Tell the Ohio Senate General Government Committee: Protect Ohio's Election Workers
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
"This executive order is an assault on our republic and a dangerous attempt to silence American voters," said Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters. "The president continues to overstep his authority and brazenly disregard settled law in this country." www.dispatch.com/story/news/p...
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Proof of citizenship, absentee ballots: What Trump order means for Ohio elections
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that could change how elections are run, including in Ohio.
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American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio @acluohio.bsky.social · 27/03/2025
🗣️Ohio’s prison system was designed to incarcerate about 37,000 people, yet our prisons housed 45,590 as of December 2024. That’s over 120% capacity. Send a message to lawmakers and urge them to END the Statehouse-to-Prison Pipeline. 📲TAKE ACTION: action.aclu.org/send-message...
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 27/03/2025
Ohio college students, faculty and staff are calling on Gov. Mike DeWine to veto a massive higher education bill that would ban diversity and inclusion on campus and prevent faculty from striking.
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Students, faculty are asking Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine to veto massive higher ed overhaul bill • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio college students, faculty and staff are calling on Gov. Mike DeWine to veto a massive higher education bill that would ban diversity and inclusion on campus and prevent faculty from striking.
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Ohio Capital Journal @ohiocapitaljournal.com · 28/03/2025
The Associated Press and the Trump administration delivered arguments in federal court Thursday in a case that could alter decades of established press access in the White House.
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The AP and Trump administration renew court fight over White House press access • Ohio Capital Journal
The Associated Press and the Trump administration delivered arguments in federal court Thursday in a case that could alter decades of established press access in the White House.
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
Join the LWVBG today and find out how you can do the next right thing! portal.lwv.org/membership?s...
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 23/03/2025
Thank you to everyone who came out to our program on "Defending Democracy" yesterday. It was amazing to see so many new faces! For those unable to attend you can watch a recording on our YouTube Channel: youtu.be/1o3iyOdw2yE?...
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 17/03/2025
☀️We're celebrating Sunshine Week to highlight the importance of open government and access to information!☀️ 🔎The best hope for combating disinformation and corruption is for government to be completely open about what it's doing and why.
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 01/03/2025
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 27/02/2025
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Senator Ron Wyden @wyden.senate.gov · 31/01/2025
Republicans want you to hit your kids instead of giving them health care
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Ohio senator wants to codify election investigation unit in secretary of state’s office by Nick Evans ohiocapitaljournal.com/2025/01/31/o...
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Ohio senator wants to codify election investigation unit in secretary of state's office • Ohio Capital Journal
Ohio senators are weighing a measure that would make Secretary of State Frank LaRose’s voter fraud investigations a permanent feature of the office and give the unit tasked with pursuing those crimes ...
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 31/01/2025
Do you always vote but want to know how to make your voice louder? Here are 5 ways to make some (more) noise
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 26/01/2025
How Redistricting Helped Republicans Win the House A New York Times analysis shows new maps stifled partisan competition for seats in the House of Representatives and state legislatures. www.nytimes.com/2025/01/26/u...
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In 2024 Elections, Most Races Were Over Before They Started
A New York Times analysis shows new maps stifled partisan competition for seats in the House of Representatives and state legislatures.
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 29/01/2025
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 28/01/2025
Last week, the Ohio House of Representatives voted to remove a long-standing Ohio House rule requiring 24-hour notice of bills coming up for a floor vote. Email Speaker Huffman and your Ohio House representative to urge them to restore the 24-hour rule here: tinyurl.com/Restore24HourRule
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Restore the 24-hour notice rule
Urge Ohio House members to restore the 24-hour notice rule
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 16/01/2025
Ohio begins checking voter rolls for ‘abandoned registrations’ ahead of 2026 Any voter who is at risk of being purged from the rolls is supposed to receive a notice in the mail by March 5. Their actual removal won’t be finalized until September 23. www.cleveland.com/news/2025/01...
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Ohio begins checking voter rolls for ‘abandoned registrations’ ahead of 2026
With the 2024 election behind us, Ohio's Secretary of State is launching a new search for inactive voters who may no longer be eligible to vote.
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 18/01/2025
Yes, this is real. President Biden, in his official capacity, declared the Equal Rights Amendment to be law of the land. This is far from a done deal and certain to be a legal fight. But never give up on working to make democracy work for everyone. Thank you to everyone who got us here.
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
LWVBG Members! Please complete the 5-minute survey linked below by December 20, 2024. We will gather your feedback as a spring-board to start the discussions at the January 26 strategic planning meeting. Thank you for your participation!! forms.office.com/r/NYYM0B1cyj/
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League of Women Voters of Bowling Green @lwvbg.bsky.social · 07/12/2024
Bring your ideas to our January 26 planning meeting! We will be sending out a survey soon as well.
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 22/11/2024
The Equal Rights Amendment is a constitutional amendment that would protect equal rights under the law regardless of sex. It passed in Congress & reached the 38 state ratification threshold in 2020. The president has the power to make the amendment law. Tell him to take action now: bit.ly/ERAin2024
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League of Women Voters of Ohio @lwvohio.bsky.social · 25/11/2024
Opinion The United States presents a paradox: Though the media & public opinion suggest it is a nation deeply divided along partisan lines, surveys reveal that Americans share significant common ground on many core values & political issues by Lawrence Torcello ohiocapitaljournal.com/2024/11/25/a...
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Americans agree more than they might think. Not knowing this jeopardizes the nation’s shared values • Ohio Capital Journal
The United States presents a paradox: Though the media and public opinion suggest it is a nation deeply divided along partisan lines, surveys reveal that Americans share significant common ground on m...
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