Democracy in Action Across Washington State | News from the League of Women Voters of WA

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Register for LWVWA's 2024 Council. Council will be June 1-2 (with optional activities on May 31). We can't wait to see you!
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5.15 WED | Redistricting Taskforce Meeting

All individuals and organizational representatives are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for the Redistricting Reform Task Force meeting. Each month we strategize and implement the actions needed to achieve reform. Learn more or register here.

5.31-6.2 FRI-SUN | LWVWA Council

The League of Women Voters of Washington, together with our host Leagues, the Leagues of Women Voters of Thurston County and Mason County, cordially invite you to beautiful Lacey, Washington, for our 2024 Council! Register here.

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In Case You Missed It—LWVWA Council is in June

Join us in picturesque Lacey for the 2024 LWVWA Biennial Council! The weekend will be filled with engaging activities, the hallmark grassroots processes of the League, and opportunities to be among friends.

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The MMD Education Project Wants to Meet with You!

The Multi-Member Districts Education Project is working to raise awareness about the way our current electoral systems silently shape politics and how we can improve it. Invite the MMD Group to speak to your League or group!

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7 Ways to Extend Your Impact

Unlock the Power of Your Legacy: Extend Your Impact Beyond a Lifetime with the League of Women Voters of Washington. Discover how leaving a bequest can support causes you believe in, preserve your legacy, provide tax benefits, and inspire a culture of philanthropy.

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We provide this list of articles about the League's work in Washington State to showcase the work being done by our state and local Leagues. You may encounter a paywall when you click on an article. As our recent study “The Decline of Local News and Its Impact on Democracy” found, local newspapers play a crucial role in supporting healthy communities and healthy democracies. The LWVWA encourages you to subscribe to your local paper if you are able.

League of Women Voters of Washington Takes Stand Against 3 Ballot Initiatives |LWV Washington| The Wenatchee World
Earth Day Gives WA a Chance to Remember its Obligations—and Reject Initiative 2117 |LWV Washington| The News Tribune
League of Women Voters Launches Video Competition for High Schoolers |LWV Washington| The Orcasonian
News and Media Literacy: Is it Fact or Propaganda? |LWV Skagit| La Conner Weekly News
OPINION: Timber Sales in County Would Destroy Mature Forests |LWV Snohomish County| Everett Herald
Spokane County Library District to Host Expo '74 Discussions |LWV Spokane Area| KHQ-6TV
League of Women Voters to Reveal Arts Winners |LWV Pullman Area| Moscow-Pullman Daily News
Washington State's First Journalism Fellows Hired |LWV Washington| The Seattle Times
LWV Observer Corps Notes on Public Meetings |LWV San Juans| The Journal of the San Juans
LWV Observer Corp Notes on Library Levy Meeting |LWV San Juans| The Journal of the San Juans
LWV Observer Corps Notes on Town April 4 Meeting |LWV San Juans| The Journal of the San Juans

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