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The League of Women Voters celebrated its 105th birthday this year. Our roots are with women who fought for women’s right to vote for 100 years. We will not give up our efforts to empower voters and defend democracy. Join us in Unite and Rise 8.5.
Holding Power Accountable - LWV is focusing on encouraging everyday democracy actions. We celebrated our 105th birthday in 2025. Our roots are women who fought for the right to vote for 100 years. We will not give up our efforts to empower voters and defend democracy.

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Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative 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 ...
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Unite and Rise 8.5 is a national movement to activate 8.5 million people in defense of our democracy, our rights, & our future through multiple approaches. Democracy Resilience: Build lasting infrastructure to protect democratic values & institutions for the long haul.

www.lwv.org/uniteandrise
Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative 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 ...
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We're proud the League of Women Voters was a national partner on yesterday's historic #NoKings protest!

Thanks to LWV of the US @lwvus.bsky.social, LWV of California @lwvc.bsky.social, and the other 700+ local Leagues around the country for showing up to say the power belongs with the people ✊🏻✊🏼✊🏽✊🏽✊🏿
Unite and Rise 8.5 Holding Power Accountable t is focusing on encouraging everyday democracy actions. Over 700 local leagues hold numerous voter information/registration events each election cycle. We want every eligible voter to be able to vote in every election.
www.lwv.org/uniteandrise
Unite and Rise 8.5 will activate 8.5 million people to defend democracy, our rights, & our future. Civic Education & Engagement: Launch public awareness campaigns, expand voter registration& turnout efforts, educational forums, connect policy to real-life impact, & equip people with tools to act.
As part of Unite and Rise 8.5 Holding Power Accountable the LWV is focusing on encouraging everyday democracy actions. Democracy is strongest when we rise together. Join us, and let’s make history—8.5 million voices strong.
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A constitutional amendment is NOT needed to enact the National Popular Voter Interstate Compact. States have the exclusive and plenary power of deciding how they appoint electors.
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Unite & Rise 8.5 will activate 8.5 million people to defend democracy. Public Mobilization & Coalition Building:Turn out millions for quick activations, longer-planned activist campaigns, uplift local voices, partner with grassroots, national, & international organizations.
www.lwv.org/uniteandrise
Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative 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 ...
www.lwv.org
A constitutional amendment is NOT needed to enact the National Popular Voter Interstate Compact. States have the exclusive and plenary power of deciding how they appoint electors.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubIe....
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Our current system of state-by-state elections and Winner-Take-All assignment of electors makes it easy to identify states for challenges. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact will fix this.
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For the LWV being strictly nonpartisan does not mean staying silent. When democracy itself is under threat, when voter access is restricted, or when misinformation spreads, we have a responsibility to speak out — clearly and forcefully.
www.lwv.org/uniteandrise
Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative 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 ...
www.lwv.org
Our current Electoral College system does not advantage small states; none are battleground states. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact will make every state relevant in every presidential election.
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Our current Electoral College system does not advantage small states; none are battleground states. The National Popular Vote Interstate Compact will make every state relevant in every presidential election.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWGW....
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Unite and Rise 8.5 is a movement to activate 8.5 million voters in defense of our democracy, our rights, & our future. We will challenge unconstitutional actions through litigation, advocate for electoral integrity reforms at state & federal levels, fight voter suppression, & protect due process.
Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative 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 ...
www.lwv.org