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History of LWV

The League of Women Voters was founded by suffragists in 1920 to help newly enfranchised women exercise their new rights as voters.

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Since its founding, the League of Women Voters has evolved into a nationwide, nonpartisan, grassroots political organization that is a recognized force in molding political leaders, shaping public policy, and promoting informed civic participation.
Within any exploration of the League’s history, it’s critically important to understand that the suffrage movement was not inclusive of all women, and neither was the League. Black suffragists were forced to walk at the back of parades. The League deliberately created barriers for women of color to join and lead the organization. The white women who achieved power through the passage of the 19th amendment were shamefully reluctant to extend that power to other women who didn’t look like them.
History cannot be left in the past — it must inform what we do today. As the League moves into our second century, we must do better.
The League today is more diverse, more inclusive, and more equitable. We know our work is stronger when all women’s voices are heard. As we look to our next 100 years, we aim to build power for the next generation of women leaders and voting rights activists.

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About the League of Women Voters

The League was then — and is now — a nonpartisan organization.

LWV never supports or opposes candidates or political parties.

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About the League of Women Voters

Mission: Empowering voters, defending democracy.

Vision: We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.

Value: We believe in the power of women to create a more perfect democracy.

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About the League of Women Voters

750+ Local Leagues

50 state Leagues

plus DC & US Virgin Islands

500,000+ supporters

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About the League of Women Voters

LWV is the largest nonpartisan, volunteer-driven, on-the-ground registrant of voters in the United States.

Tens of thousands of tenacious League members are leading the charge to empower voters and defend democracy.

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The League in Champaign County

https://www.lwvchampaigncounty.org/

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LWVCC in Action (page 1)

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LWVCC in Action (page 2

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LWVCC in Action (page 3)

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Visit the LWVCC website: https://lwvchampaigncounty.org

Visit us on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Thread)

Read our newsletter or subscribe https://www.lwvchampaigncounty.org/voter-newsletter.html

Email us and we’ll contact you to chat info@lwvchampaigncounty.org

Come to a meeting or social event https://www.lwvchampaigncounty.org/events-calendar.html

Meet the League!

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Questions?

We’d like to talk with you!

Email us at info@lwvchampaigncounty.org

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