LWV Chicago
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League of Women Voters of Chicago. 105 years strong. We want you to vote (we don’t care who for). Democracy’s not a spectator sport—get your head in the game.
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LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby joined @lorissa.bsky.social of The Female Body Politic to talk about what’s happening on the ground in Chicago and what we all can do to help. Watch now! substack.com/home/post/p-...
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As communities prepare for upcoming NO KINGS protests, join us for a free webinar on Monday, October 13 to learn how to protect your rights, stay safe while exercising free speech, and be prepared for peaceful civic action. RSVP ➡️ www.lwvchicago.org/calendar-of-...
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We’re calling on our friends and neighbors to unite and rise for democracy on October 18. We're rallying to support the Bill of Rights, oppose federal overreach, and reject cuts to essential services. Find a protest near you at nokings.org and SHOW UP. #UniteAndRise
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The League stands with our members, residents of Illinois, and the elected government of our sovereign state in renewing our condemnation of troop deployment in Illinois because there is no justification for such action. Read here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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We're thrilled to partner with LUSH Cosmetics this #NationalVoterEducationWeek to help customers prepare for upcoming local elections in their area! 💄 🗳️

Have a Lush store near you? Come say hi to our local League volunteers next week, Oct 4-12th!
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In the Roman Republic, ultimate sovereignty was supposed to lie with the Roman people. In reality, however, senators and wealthy elites often guided the process through custom and influence.

Read LWV Chicago VP John Engle's introduction to Roman elections! ➡️ open.substack.com/pub/lwvchica...
Politics of the Res Publica
An Introduction to Roman Elections
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We celebrated #ConstitutionDay with a special talk by John Engle, our historian-in-residence! John explored the framing of the Constitution, including its historical context and role in shaping the politics of the young republic. Watch now >>
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How the Constitution Came to Be — League of Women Voters Chicago
We celebrated Constitution Day with a special talk by John Engle, our historian-in-residence! John explored the framing of the Constitution, including its historical context and role in shaping t...
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Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! The League is so proud to partner with NVRD to make sure every eligible voter knows that there is no such thing as an ‘off year’ when it comes to democracy🫶

Already registered to vote? Check your voter registration at VOTE411.org! 🗳
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Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! If you have recently moved, changed your name, become a citizen, or haven’t already registered to vote, today is a GREAT day to get #voteready. Head to VOTE411.org to register to vote.
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Election information you need. Brought to you by The League of Women Voters Education Fund.
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It's Teens Voter Registration Day!! Encourage the teens in your life to register to vote and get engaged in the democratic process—16 & and 17-year-olds are eligible to pre-register to vote in Illinois ➡️ ova.elections.il.gov
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Today is Women’s (In)Equality Day. To mark the occasion, LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby sat down for a conversation with Jill Wine-Banks, distinguished attorney, podcaster, and MSNBC Legal Analyst. #WID25 @jillwine-banks.bsky.social
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Women's (In)Equality Day 2025
A Conversation With Jill Wine-Banks
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In Illinois, about 19% of votes from the 2024 general election last fall were cast by mail. Many people with disabilities and elderly voters rely on mail-in ballots.

Watch LWV Chicago VP Betty Magness' interview with WTTW about the necessity of mail-in voting! news.wttw.com/2025/08/19/t...
As Trump Vows to Eliminate Mail-In Voting, Illinois Elections Officials Say Fraud is ‘Extremely Rare’
In Illinois, there are numerous security checks in place to ensure the accuracy and security of mail-in voting, according to Matt Dietrich, a spokesperson for the state’s Board of Elections.
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Join Chicagoans downtown TOMORROW, August 16 at 11:00 am in protest of the brazen attempt to gerrymander Congressional seats in Texas that undermine fair elections, silence voters of color, and attack our country's democratic foundations.

Learn more ➡️ www.lwvchicago.org/calendar-of-...
Chicago Rally & March: Stand Up for Texas — League of Women Voters Chicago
Join Chicagoans downtown for a national day of action in protest of the brazen attempt to gerrymander Congressional seats in Texas. These politicized redistricting efforts undermine fair election...
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The League of Women Voters and the League of Women Voters of the District of Columbia issued a joint statement in response to President Trump deploying the National Guard to Washington, DC, and taking over the DC Metropolitan Police Department. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Democracy is not a spectator sport—make a difference by signing up to work the polls in your community! Illinois' next election is the Primary on March 17, 2026. ➡️ powerthepolls.org/LWV #HelpAmericaVote
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We love attending naturalization ceremonies and helping new citizens register to vote! Thanks to all our volunteers who were on hand at Wrigley Field last week and congratulations to all the new voters 🇺🇸
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Nearly 1,000 from over 100 countries become American citizens at Wrigley Field
Nearly 1,000 people from over 100 countries became American citizens Thursday at Wrigley Field.
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Voting rights are the foundation because they secure all other rights.

Federal lawmakers must act now to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act, which would protect the freedom to vote. Take action: www.lwv.org/take-action/...

Equality — and our democracy — cannot wait. #RestoreTheVRA
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The League is nonpartisan, but never apolitical. Our national leaders have declared a constitutional crisis, echoing our principled response to another defining moment in democratic life: the post-9/11 security state.

Read LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby's take ➡️ substack.com/home/post/p-...
Civil Liberties Under Threat
How the League Has Defended Our Constitutional Rights
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