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FBP x LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby

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LWV Chicago @lwvchicago.bsky.social · 24d

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-...

A recording from Lorissa Rinehart's live video

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Jane Ruby @janerubyengle.bsky.social · 23d

#chicago no to 🧊, but know your rights✌🏻

Why We Must Meet This Moment

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LWV Chicago @lwvchicago.bsky.social · 26d

Chicago is under threat. LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby has a message for everyone wondering how we can meet this moment. substack.com/@lwvchicago/...

Chicago is under threat. LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby has a message for everyone wondering how we can meet this moment.

How the Constitution Came to Be — League of Women Voters Chicago

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LWV Chicago @lwvchicago.bsky.social · 26d

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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LWV Chicago @lwvchicago.bsky.social · Sep 23

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 >>
www.lwvchicago.org/news/constit...

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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Jane Ruby @janerubyengle.bsky.social · Sep 22

Peace is everyone’s business. We must silence the guns. End the suffering. Build bridges. And create stability and prosperity.” - UN Secretary General António Guterres Happy to show up to support Peace Day Chicago today! ✌🏻

#internationaldayofpeace #unitednations #leagueofwomenvoters #chicago #peace

Jane Ruby @janerubyengle.bsky.social · Sep 17

Framing the Republic: How the U.S. Constitution Came to Be — League of Women Voters Chicago

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LWV Chicago @lwvchicago.bsky.social · Sep 12

How does America’s founding charter continues to shape—and be tested by—our democracy today? Join us to celebrate #ConstitutionDay next week with a special talk exploring the framing of the U.S. Constitution.
www.lwvchicago.org/calendar-of-...

Join the League of Women Voters of Chicago on Constitution Day for a special talk by John Engle, Vice President of LWV Chicago and its historian-in-residence. A published historian and political the...

Young People Are Using Parties and Free Menstrual Cups to Fight Climate Anxiety

Jane Ruby @janerubyengle.bsky.social · Sep 7

THE PEOPLE UNITED WILL NEVER BE DEFEATED! 🇺🇸Thank you to leaguers for joining @lwvchicago.bsky.social to support the NO TROOPS IN CHICAGO rally yesterday. We stand in solidarity alongside @icirr.bsky.social and @handsoffchicago.bsky.social to protest the threats against our city. #HandsOffChicago

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Lex McMenamin (they/them) @leximcmenamin.com · Sep 2

rare good news! @teenvogue.com

Arkansas is the 2nd-most climate vulnerable state: extreme heat, tornadoes, and low investment in climate adaptation from its Republican legislature—not to mention home to Walmart's Walton family and Tyson Foods.

these young ppl launched a group to make the fight fun

A 2024 survey of 15 to 25 year olds found that 60% are "extremely worried" about the climate crisis; more than 40% say climate anxiety affects their mental health.

www.teenvogue.com

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LWV Chicago @lwvchicago.bsky.social · Aug 29

The President has once again threatened to deploy the National Guard with a rationale of lies—this time to Chicago—against the wishes of local and state officials and the general public. www.lwvchicago.org/news/stateme...

League of Women Voters Condemns National Guard Deployment to Chicago — League of Women Voters Chicago

The President has once again threatened to deploy the National Guard with a rationale of lies—this time to Chicago—against the wishes of local and state officials and the general public.

Women's (In)Equality Day 2025

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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · Aug 26

A great conversation with @janerubyengle.bsky.social and , Jill Wine-Banks about the enigmatic Richard Nixon, the ERA, and women's equality - or lack there of. Listen up, tune in, and keep fighting for equality.

A Conversation With Jill Wine-Banks

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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · Aug 27

I will never stop talking about #RCV and was so grateful to talk about its storied history in Ireland with LWV Chicago President @janerubyengle.bsky.social yesterday on Substack Live.

If RCV was able to bring together Ireland’s factions after its independence, imagine what it could do for us.

Women's (In)Equality Day 2025

Jane Ruby @janerubyengle.bsky.social · Aug 28

Power to the People ☮️

Jane Ruby @janerubyengle.bsky.social · Aug 26

“Now is not the time to give up!” - Jill Wine-Banks 💜

LWV Chicago @lwvchicago.bsky.social · Aug 26

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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A Conversation With Jill Wine-Banks

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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · Aug 25

Today at 2 PM PST / 5 PM EST join me on Substack for a conversation with League of Women Voters Pres @janerubyengle.bsky.social We’ll be diving into LWV’s storied history of fighting for democracy, how that legacy continues today, and they ways we can all join in.
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Civil Liberties Under Threat: How the League Has Defended Our Constitutional Rights — League of Women Voters Chicago

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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · Aug 25

I'm old enough that I protested the Patriot Act. @janerubyengle.bsky.social writes eloquently about @lwvus.bsky.social has always opposed these erosions of freedom. We'll get into it today on Substack live. Tune in. open.substack.com/live-stream/...
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We’re nearing a quarter-century since the passage of the USA PATRIOT Act, a sweeping piece of legislation enacted in the wake of 9/11 that ushered in an era of expanded government surveillance, dimini...

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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · Aug 24

On Aug 25, 2pm EST / 5pm PST, The Female Body Politic goes live with @janerubyengle.bsky.social Pres of LWV Chicago.

We'll be talking about LWV's powerful legacy of defending democracy that continues today. And how we can all join in.

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Lorissa Rinehart on Substack

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Lorissa Rinehart @lorissa.bsky.social · Aug 24

It's going to be a big week with @janerubyengle.bsky.social and Clara Bingham. Tune in. thefemalebodypolitic.substack.com

I’m thrilled to invite you to not one, but two Substack Live conversations next week that dig deep into the heart of women’s history, democracy, and the movements still shaping our lives today.

Monday, August 25 at 2pm PST / 5pm EST I’ll be joined by @Jane Ruby President of the League of Women Voters Chicago. For over a century, the LWV has empowered voters and defended democracy through education, advocacy, and grassroots action. Jane will share how the League is protecting voting rights in 2025 and why civic participation is more critical than ever.

👉 https://open.substack.com/live-stream/50885

Thursday, August 28 at 3pm PST / 5pm EST Next, I’m sitting down with @Clara Bingham author of The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America 1963–1973. Clara’s groundbreaking new book tells the story of the women who sparked a cultural and political revolution—challenging inequality, reshaping workplaces, and demanding reproductive freedom. We’ll talk about how their struggles reverberate today and what lessons this history holds for the fights ahead.

👉 https://open.substack.com/live-stream/51459?r=1dg8x&utm_medium=ios

These conversations bring together two powerful perspectives: the League of Women Voters, continuing its mission to safeguard democracy, and Clara Bingham, chronicling the movement that transformed American life. Both remind us that progress is never inevitable—it’s made possible by people willing to stand up, speak out, and organize.

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League of Women Voters of the US @lwvus.bsky.social · Jul 18

Our chief counsel, Marcia Johnson, got into some "good trouble" yesterday in CHI, honoring the late John Lewis.

Yesterday, people all over the country honored the anniversary of civil rights champion John Lewis's passing through events and rallies, reminding America that power lies with the people.

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Jane Ruby @janerubyengle.bsky.social · Jul 4

“Remember the Ladies”

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In America, a mad king occupies the seat of power, and you are the revolutionary. Read my 4th of July post about the Revolutionary women whose stories will inspire you to keep fighting for freedom a...

The League in Times of Constitutional Crisis: Lessons from Watergate — League of Women Voters Chicago

Jane Ruby @janerubyengle.bsky.social · Jun 3

Truly an honor to be included in this list for my work with LWV, & Congratulations to the other 2025 Crain’s Notable Leaders in Philanthropy!
Read the full list of honorees here:
www.chicagobusiness.com/awards/notab...

#crainsbusiness #chicago #leagueofwomenvoters #makingdemocracywork

Jane Ruby @janerubyengle.bsky.social · May 27

"More than fifty years after Watergate, the League has once again sounded the alarm about rising attacks on democratic norms and the corrosion of checks and balances. As we face a new era of constitutional strain, we should draw strength from our history.”

www.lwvchicago.org/news/league-...

More than fifty years after Watergate, the League has once again sounded the alarm about rising attacks on democratic norms and the corrosion of checks and balances. As we face a new era of constituti...

A Legacy to Inspire: Countess Constance Markievicz — League of Women Voters Chicago

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LWV Chicago @lwvchicago.bsky.social · Apr 10

We are bombarded almost daily with reports of new and emerging threats to our democracy, many of them specifically targeting women. Against this backdrop, LWV Chicago President Jane Ruby reflects on the life of the revolutionary Countess Constance Markievicz. www.lwvchicago.org/news/markiev...

Over a century ago, Markievicz was a revolutionary voice in Ireland’s struggle for independence and a staunch advocate for women’s rights.