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Celina Stewart, Esq.

@thecelinafactor.bsky.social
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Foodie, lover of books, voting rights attorney, girlfriend, hype-woman for dopeness, unapologetically black. Bawse lady. CEO of @LWV.org

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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 03/07/2026
We are America, and our democracy is worth showing up for. This moment calls on all of us to stand up, speak out, and defend the freedom of every person to participate in our democracy. Join us, and together, let's rise for democracy.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
Thank you The Guardian for featuring me in your latest article on how advocates are responding to this moment -- describing it as both a crisis and an opening to reimagine the promises of freedom and democracy: bit.ly/4gjc0uo
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‘The next 250 years belong to all of us’: seven activists on rebuilding the US
Advocates describe this moment as both a crisis and an opening to reimagine the promises of freedom and democracy
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
“Pick one thing that you're passionate about and get involved... If we all do our one thing, it will be enough to change and shift things for November.” Check out my interview on @momsrising.org's podcast and get involved in the midterms! open.spotify.com/episode/2Ynylx920S…
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Voting Rights; Inside Beltway Updates; Public Education Threats; Tennessee Redistricting Battles
Breaking Through with Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner (Powered by MomsRising) · Episode
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
I recently moderated a panel at the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's Policy Summit Live! It was wonderful to speak with Jonathan Jackson, La Shawn K. Ford, Frederique Desrosiers, and Agnes Gray, and their message was clear: vote, get involved, and stay engaged. Democracy needs all of us.
Celina Stewart, the CEO of the League of Women Voters, poses for a photo with two other women. The woman on the left is Black and holding up a framed certificate. The woman on the right is fair-skinned with red hair and a red jacket.Celina Stewart, the CEO of the League of Women Voters, sits on a stage beside Illinois State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford at a panel she is moderating. State Rep. Ford is speaking into his microphone and Celina is listening attentively. Behind them is a large screen onto which their names and photos are projected.Celina Stewart, the CEO of the League of Women Voters, sits on a stage beside Illinois State Rep. La Shawn K. Ford, Congressman Jonathan Jackson, Frederique Desrosiers, and Agnes Gray at a panel she is moderating. Behind them is a large screen onto which their names and photos are projected.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
The removal of exhibits and quotations related to women's suffrage, slavery, and immigration is more than an attempt to erase words from public spaces. It is an attempt to erase the struggles, sacrifices, and movements that shaped our nation (1/3) protectnps.org/2026/06/04/p...
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Park Service orders removal of ‘woke’ quotes at Boston’s Bunker Hill monument – The Coalition To Protect America's National Parks
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Honored to join Christina Ayala, Margaret Mitchell, and Zakiya Thomas at YWCA’s 2026 Leadership Summit for a conversation about coalition, leadership, and democracy. Partnership is more than a strategy. It is how we build the power, trust, and resilience needed to create lasting change.
Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, sits on a stage during a panel discussion with two other people and a moderator. There are three banners behind their chairs and a screen with information projected on it.Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, sits on a stage during a panel discussion, speaking and gesturing with her hands. Behind her chair is a banner with the YWCA logo and the headline "Inspiring Change" alongside a photo of two young women.Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, poses for a photo with Cristina Ayala, Margaret Mitchell, and Zakiya Thomas from the YWCA. They are standing outside under an umbrella where it is bright and sunny and everyone is smiling for the camera.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Honored to speak at the Brown Forum for Women in the Law Conference at @northeasternu.bsky.social School of Law about voting, democracy, and why civic participation matters so deeply in this moment. Thank you for having me!
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
President Trump, his administration and many lawmakers have claimed widespread issues with mailed ballots and fraudulent voting, but the evidence doesn’t support them. NYT explored a number of these claims and did the fact-checking we all need: nyti.ms/4spcxxf
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Fact-Checking Republicans' Misleading Claims About Mail-In Ballots and Fraudulent Voting
President Trump, his administration and G.O.P. lawmakers have claimed widespread issues with mailed ballots and fraudulent voting, but the evidence doesn't support them.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
The Constitution is clear: election administration is the responsibility of the states, not the executive branch. The administration's latest executive order expands the president's power while narrowing the voting class to a select few. Read more: bit.ly/41bWQhJ
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League of Women Voters Responds to Executive Order on Mail-In Voting | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters issued the following statement in response to the president’s executive order, “Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections.”
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
The Senate is still debating the SAVE America Act. #ICYMI: I recently sat down with The Atlantic to discuss how the SAVE ACT would disproportionately affect people across the country, including the approx 8/10 married women who change their names. Read the full article here: bit.ly/4d87lK8
theatlantic.com
A Serious Senate Debate About an Unserious Bill
The most pressing question about the SAVE America Act is not whether it’s going to pass, but why President Trump and his allies are so determined to see the Senate put up a bill that’s doomed to fail.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Last week's Democratic primary in Illinois was a "stress test, and we barely passed." Catch up on my conversation with The New York Times now: www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/opinion/…
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Opinion | We Can't Let Crypto and A.I. Buy the Policies They Want
We can't let crypto and A.I. buy the policies they want.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
The Senate has officially started debate on the SAVE America Act. This morning, I joined @padilla.senate.gov to discuss this piece of legislation. Watch now: bit.ly/4sd8B3d Make no mistake: the SAVE Act is one of the most brazen attacks on voting rights in the League’s 106-year history.
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9.7K views · 447 reactions | Trump has made no secret of his plans to make it harder for people to vote with his SAVE America Act. We’re not gonna let him get away with it. | Senator Alex Padilla
Trump has made no secret of his plans to make it harder for people to vote with his SAVE America Act. We’re not gonna let him get away with it.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 17/03/2026
At LWVUS, we empower voters and defend democracy. Voters should not face roadblocks when it comes time to register to vote or cast a ballot. That's why we're working so hard to stop the SAVE Act from becoming law. Check out our team’s most recent blog: bit.ly/4urvBgt
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The SAVE Act is Headed to the Senate: A Push to Restrict Voting Access | League of Women Voters
Congress is moving the SAVE Act suite of bills, which would disenfranchise millions of eligible Americans from registering to vote. This time, they’ve added provisions that would also make it harder t...
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
After a busy weekend in Alabama, I was excited to keep the conversation going last Monday from the stage at SXSW EDU in Austin, Texas. We discussed how dynamic learning about state constitutions can be. WATCH the full discussion now: bit.ly/4ruXyBr
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How State Constitutions Empower & Protect Youth | SXSW EDU 2026
YouTube video by SXSW EDU
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
It has been a busy week of reflection, celebration, and purpose. Last weekend, I joined hundreds of other advocates in Alabama, honoring the legacy of the civil rights movement and celebrating the leaders who continue that work today.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Those who underestimate women’s civic power will discover, as history has shown time and time again, democracy’s most resilient defenders are often the ones who have had to fight hardest to claim their place within it. Dig deeper with me on this very topic: bit.ly/4ukdI33
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To Protect Democracy, We Must Protect Women's Voting Access
On International Women's Day, Celina Stewart, argues that women's voting rights are at risk.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
The @lwvus.bsky.social honors the life and legacy of Bernard Lafayette, Jr., a towering leader in the Civil Rights Movement whose life’s work helped move this nation closer to its democratic ideals. Full statement: bit.ly/4lop3er
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Statement from the League of Women Voters on the passing of Bernard Lafayette | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters honors the life and legacy of Bernard Lafayette Jr., a Freedom Rider and organizer of the Selma voting rights campaign whose leadership helped advance passage of the Voting ...
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 03/03/2026
Yesterday, I had the honor of speaking on a panel at AAFSW’s 17th annual Women's History Month panel discussion entitled “The Role of Women in Democracy, The Military and Diplomacy” alongside H.E. Cici Bode the Ambassador of Mauritania to the U.S. and Major General (Ret.) Donna Barbisch.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
The @lwvus.bsky.social is deeply concerned by the President’s decision to initiate unprovoked military action against Iran without prior congressional authorization. Read our full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases…
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Statement About the President’s Unilateral Military Action in Iran | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on behalf of Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, regarding the President’s military action in Iran.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
Yesterday, I had the honor of speaking on a panel at @lulacorg.bsky.social's 2026 Legislative Conference alongside Brian Fair, Interim President & CEO of the @splcenter.org, Maya Berry, Executive Director, @aaiusa.bsky.social, & Hector Sanchez Barba, President & CEO, @mifamiliavota.bsky.social.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
For decades, Rev. Jackson stood at the forefront of movements that sought to expand access to democracy, elevate marginalized voices & call our nation to live up to its highest ideals. www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases…
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
Former Attorney General Eric Holder joined Nicole Wallace on "The Best People" to discuss ways Americans can engage in our democracy and civic participation, including joining organizations that are actively fighting for our democracy, like @lwvus.bsky.social. Join today: www.lwv.org/join
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Divisive and hateful rhetoric has no place in our society. The President’s recent post on Truth Social not only demeans two respected individuals based on their race but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes that undermine the fundamental principles of justice and fairness for all.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
#ICYMI: Last week, I joined Congresswoman @ramirez.house.gov (IL-3), leaders from @commoncause.org, @lulacorg.bsky.social, NAACP & more to share our collective demands to Congress in the wake of continued killings of Americans at the hands of ICE & DHS. Watch here: bit.ly/4qfrEIq
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LWV and Partners Demand ICE Accountability
YouTube video by League of Women Voters
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
At the @lwvus.bsky.social, we are deeply concerned about the FBI activity in Fulton County that began last week. What we are witnessing is an egregious and unprecedented federal intervention into a certified election. @lwvga.bsky.social Read our full statement: bit.ly/4rLFhAv
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LWV, LWV Georgia, and LWV Atlanta-Fulton County Joint Statement on FBI Activity at Fulton County Elections Facility | League of Women Voters
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
For months, communities across the country, in Minnesota and beyond, have lived in terror. Take action and tell Congress that federal immigration enforcement has gone too far: www.lwv.org/take-action/tell-congre…
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Tell Congress That Federal Immigration Enforcement Has Gone Too Far | League of Women Voters
Tell Congress That Federal Immigration Enforcement Has Gone Too Far
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
The use of lethal force against people exercising their constitutional rights is unacceptable and must be fully investigated. Read @lwvus.bsky.social full statement in response to the continued escalation of military activity in Minnesota from federal immigration officials: bit.ly/4sUAr54
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Statement from the League of Women Voters on Federal Immigration Enforcement and the Erosion of Constitutional Rights | League of Women Voters
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Today @lwvminnesota.bsky.social & @lwvus.bsky.social issued a joint statement in response to the federal immigration enforcement and escalation of federal military activity in Minnesota. Read more: bit.ly/49xJ9Pa
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League of Women Voters Condemns Unwarranted Federal Presence and Military Escalation in Minnesota | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters of Minnesota and the League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following joint statement in response to the federal immigration enforcement and escalation of fe...
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Today we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his enduring call to build a more just #democracy. His work helped propel the #votingrights movement forward—reminding us that access to the ballot is foundational to equal opportunity and accountable government.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
When federal immigration officers use deadly force, it calls for congressional oversight — not silence. I joined @lulacorg.bsky.social & @commoncause.org in a call on Congress to launch an immediate and independent investigation into a series of recent use-of-force incidents. bit.ly/3Nu9eWE
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LULAC, Joined by Leading Legacy Civil Rights Organizations, Calls for Congressional Investigation Into Recent Federal Immigration Enforcement Actions | League of Women Voters
LULAC, Common Cause, and the League of Women Voters are calling on Congress to conduct an immediate, independent investigation to uphold constitutional principles and public oversight.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 06/01/2026
January 6, 2021, wasn’t the end of democratic strife, but the beginning of one of the greatest ever threats to our #democracy. Read more about my reflection on this day five years later and how it guides my every move as we head into a major - and I mean major - election year. bit.ly/4qExyU3
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Five Years After the Insurrection: A Constitutional Crisis, Then v. Now | League of Women Voters
In 2021, the seeds of our current Constitutional Crisis were being sown.Reflecting on this tragic day in 2024, League President Dianna Wynn and I noted that January 6 was a reminder of “the sacredness...
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
#DYK that more than 24 million people get their health insurance through the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces? People can purchase health coverage & apply for financial assistance to afford their coverage. Call your members of Congress & demand affordable health care for all. bit.ly/4aNQbA9
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Find Your Elected Officials | League of Women Voters
Find your local representatives with this tool, which pulls information from your government’s website.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
Last week, I had the honor of participating on a panel at the @ncnwhq.bsky.social 90th anniversary celebration. I joined @leahdaughtry.bsky.social, Sherrilyn Ifill, & @shavonab.bsky.social on stage for a discussion about what we can learn from the 2025 election & carry with us into 2026.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 15/12/2025
#BillofRightsDay is a day to reflect on one of the most foundational documents in American history. The first 10 amendments to the US Constitution outline essential liberties and protections that continue to shape American democracy and civil life. Liberties we must protect. bit.ly/4rSDrOT
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A Snapshot of LWV's 2024 Election Impact | League of Women Voters
In every election — federal or local, competitive or (seemingly) clear-cut, invigorating or exhausting — Leagues empower voters and defend democracy.The 2024 election was no exception.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We continue to stand with our local Leagues and members, strongly opposing the deployment of ICE agents in any city across the country — most recently in Minneapolis and St. Paul. www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases…
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League of Women Voters Responds to Supreme Court Allowing Texas’s Racist Mid-Cycle Redistricting Map to Take Effect | League of Women Voters
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 10/12/2025
In this period of turbulence and unpredictability, where many feel a growing sense of insecurity, disaffection, and alienation, I want to take a minute to honor Human Rights Day. Today reminds us that dignity, equality, and freedom belong to everyone — no exceptions. bit.ly/33TeJSc
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Human Rights Day | United Nations
Human Rights Day commemorates the day on which, in 1948, the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Last week, the US Supreme Court sent a message that the interests of politicians matter more than those of the people. This is unacceptable. #ICYMI the Court granted Texas’ request, allowing them to keep new gerrymandered maps in place for the 2026 congressional election. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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League of Women Voters Responds to Supreme Court Allowing Texas’s Racist Mid-Cycle Redistricting Map to Take Effect | League of Women Voters
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
On this day in 1955, Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat—&in doing so, she moved a nation. Seventy years later, her quiet courage reminds us that ordinary people, standing firm, make extraordinary change. The fight for justice isn’t over.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
On the heels of our lawsuit, I collaborated with HeadCount executive director Lucille Wenegieme to share the value of nonpartisan third-party voter registration in light of restrictions that prohibit nonpartisan groups from registering voters & naturalization ceremonies. thehill.com/opinion/camp...
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Ending voter registration at citizenship ceremonies tarnishes democracy
When it comes to registering voters, history has shown us one thing again and again: Government alone is not enough.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Happy Thanksgiving! Today I am grateful for family, friends, and the communities that stand together. I’m also thankful for the privilege to fight for our democracy — one that is strengthened each time we show up, listen, and participate. May gratitude guide our choices and hopes for the future.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 26/11/2025
#ICYMI: Last week, the US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas ruled to protect voters' right to ballot intiatives in @lawv-arkansas.bsky.social & Save AR Democracy (SARD) and keeps decision-making where it belongs: with voters! This is a huge win for democracy!
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Federal Court Reaffirms Arkansans’ Right to Direct Democracy | League of Women Voters
LITTLE ROCK, AR — Yesterday, the US District Court for the Western District of Arkansas ruled in favor of the League of Women Voters of Arkansas (LWVAR) and Save AR Democracy (SARD) and blocked…
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Our litigation team has been busy the past few weeks, just yesterday @lwvor.bsky.social filed an amicus brief opposing the United States Department of Justice’s lawsuit demanding disclosure of private voter data in Oregon. Learn more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 21/11/2025
#ICYMI: The League of Women Voters Education Fund has been awarded a $1 million philanthropic grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to expand youth civic education and engagement programs nationwide. Learn what this grant will allow us to do: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
#ICYMI: We recently announced the launch of our Grassroots Power Partners initiative as part of the Unite and Rise 8.5 campaign. We are excited to work in collaboration with the American Association of University Women, @ncjw.bsky.social, & YWCA. Learn more:
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Women-Led Organizations Team Up to Strengthen Democracy in Communities Nationwide | League of Women Voters
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
Today, the League and @campaignlegal.org filed a lawsuit against USCIS and other federal officials over the recent ban on registering voters at administrative naturalization ceremonies. Learn more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 18/11/2025
#GivingTuesday is coming fast! I hope you’ll take advantage of a special opportunity to DOUBLE your impact to keep America strong, fair & free. Our democracy is facing relentless attacks: efforts to strip away mail-in voting options & more. Help us fight back:
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Donate Today!
Double your impact for voters on GivingTuesday! An anonymous donor has offered to match GivingTuesday gifts made by December 2, up to $200,000. Any gift you make will be doubled, dollar-for-dollar,…
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
Voting is a fundamental principle, and all Americans deserve the equal opportunity to make their voices heard in our democracy. Last week — with voting rights under attack — voters in Maine showed up BIG to defend that right in their state and protect democracy.
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Maine Ballot Measures Results 2025
See live results from the 2025 Maine Ballot Measures election. Track vote counts and updates as polls close on Election Day.
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Honoring all who've served our nation with courage and commitment. My dad spent 20 spent 20 years in the Air Force -- his service, and that of so many others, inspires me to keep defending democracy every day. 💙
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 10/11/2025
Today marks the first day of #COP30 in Brazil! Representatives from @lwvus.bsky.social will be in attendance all week, learning how we as citizens can better protect our planet from #climatechange. @cop30brazil.bsky.social #COP30noBrasil
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Celina Stewart, Esq. @thecelinafactor.bsky.social · 07/11/2025
Today, we are announcing the formation of the Unite & Rise 8.5 Advisory Committee, a diverse group of leaders from business, faith, academic and tech sectors who will provide strategic counsel & elevate the campaign’s mission to protect through partnership. ➡️ www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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