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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · 1d

Banned Books Week may be ending but not for us. We're hosting a double-header program on Sunday Nov 9 with Families Against Book Bans, to read and discuss a banned book and learn about their advocacy for intellectual freedom in SC. Details and sign up here!
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Silence Is Not an Option @sino-charleston.bsky.social · 11d

WE NEED YOU ON SUNDAY OCTOBER 12 FOR SINO SECOND SUNDAY POPUP PROTESTS!!! LINK to sign up:
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#silenceisnotanoption #sino_charleston

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Sep 2

LWV calls for the reversal of new USCIS 'guidance' that prohibits LWV and nonpartisan civic groups from doing voter registration at naturalization ceremonies. Our volunteers have regularly registered new voters at twice-weekly naturalization ceremonies in full compliance with voting laws. Stay tuned

League of Women Voters Statement on USCIS Policy Restricting Voter Registration at Naturalization Ceremonies | League of Women Voters

Today, Celina Stewart, CEO of the League of Women Voters, released the following statement in response to revised policy guidance from US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Aug 29

Concerned about what's happening with SC energy laws and the proposed power plant and gas pipline through the ACE Basin? So are we. Join this webinar on Sept 16 at 6pm for a presentation by the Coastal Conservation League. Sign up for Zoom link.

Select tickets – LWVCA Environment Studies: SEPT 16 Zoom Presentation on Energy Laws, Power Plant, Pipeline; OCT 8 Field Trip to Nemours – Zoom

Please join us for a timely and informative presentation by Taylor Allred, Energy and Climate Program Director at the Coastal C...

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Aug 12

A little rain did not stop LWV Charleston members and friends from standing up for freedom to read and anti-censorship… Sunday at Charleston Main Library!

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Aug 5

action.aclu.org/petition/no-... No ICE Detention Camp in South Carolina | American Civil Liberties Union

No ICE Detention Camp in South Carolina

Sign the Petition: No ICE Detention Camp in South Carolina.

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Jul 8

Join us for a documentary screening and talkback on July 27 at 2pm, Queen Street Playhouse downtown. Info and RSVP: buytickets.at/leagueofwome...

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Jun 20

We’re hosting a documentary screening and talkback about student activists in Beaufort SC who stood up against book bans. Sun July 27 in downtown Charleston. Click link to RSVP. buytickets.at/leagueofwome...

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50501 South Carolina ❌️👑 📎 @50501-sc.bsky.social · Jun 15

Good morning #SouthCarolina! Join us in Charleston today to stand together and continue the fight! #NoKings #50501SC #scpol

50501 South Carolina ❌️👑 📎 @50501-sc.bsky.social · May 31

#CharlestonSC Raise Our Flags Proudly / No Kings Rally
Sunday June 15th
9-11:30AM
Brittlebank Park 185 Lockwood Drive
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#50501SC #savedemocracy #scpol #ResistSC #USProtest #ProtestSC #3E #NoKings #NoKingsDay #50501movement #CHS

Charleston - Raise Our Flags Proudly / No Kings - Sunday June 15th - 9-11:30AM - Brittlebank Park 185 Lockwood Drive

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Jun 14

Wouldn’t today be a great day to join LWV Charleston? By joining your local League, you also become a paying member of LWVUS and LWV South Carolina. More members=more local impact. www.lwvcharleston.org

The Charleston Area

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influen...

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Jun 14

Peaceful protest today in Charleston. Change starts at the local level. What are you seeing in S.C. today?
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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Jun 2

The League celebrates Pride month and the values of diversity, acceptance, and rights for all.

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · May 19

The League is nonpartisan, but not neutral when it comes to our policy positions. What does that mean?

We do not evaluate or engage with elected officials based on their political campaigns, but on their actions in office as they relate to our mission.

Staying True to Nonpartisanship in a Divisive Political Climate | League of Women Voters

At our core, nonpartisanship is not just a policy — it’s a bedrock principle that defines who we are at the League of Women Voters. As a membership organization committed to empowering voters and defe...

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · May 5

Unite and Rise 8.5: a national LWV effort to mobilize 8.5 million voices to speak out for democracy starting now.

Unite and Rise 8.5: A Campaign 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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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · May 2

Recordings now available from this week’s virtual forums for N. Charleston City Council districts 3 and 5. Special Election Day is May 27. Click below to watch.

my.lwv.org/south-caroli...

Candidate Forums

LWVCA is committed to providing fair, nonpartisan candidate forums that are available in full to the general public. For more candidate and ballot information, visit vote411.org and enter your address...

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Apr 28

Sign up for our monthly email newsletter to stay up to date with what LWV stands for in this challenging time, and what LWV Charleston is doing.

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Apr 19

Big crowds out for democracy today in Charleston!

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Apr 17

VIRTUAL CANDIDATE FORUMS for N. Charleston City Council Districts 3 and 5. Hear from the candidates! Register for each event:

Tues April 29: N Chas City Council Dist 3 at 6pm: buytickets.at/leagueofwome...

Thurs May 1, N Charleston City Council District 5 at 6pm:
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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Apr 16

Rally for democracy- downtown Charleston on Saturday April 19

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Apr 16

Join this webinar to hear about the history and prospects for hate crime legislation in SC. Thurs April 24 at 6:30 pm. Sign up
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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Apr 13

ANNOUNCING: VIRTUAL CANDIDATE FORUM for N. Charleston City Council District 5 on MAY 1. Sign up for the Zoom link to hear from candidates vying for the seat in this special election! (As of now, 7 are confirmed to participate).
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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Apr 12

This is what democracy looked like today on Folly Road. Hundreds waving signs while cars honked in support. Great sense of community and purpose!

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Apr 9

We’re supporting this ‘Remove Reverse Reclaim’ nonpartisan sign-waving event to show support for our democracy. Sat April 12. Join us and make a big statement!

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Apr 8

Virtual webinar: On Thurs April 24 at 6:30 pm, we’ll hear from Brandon fish of the Charleston Jewish Federation and the Stamp Out Hate Coalition SC about SC and hate crime laws: the history, status, and what we can do as advocates. Sign up and join us.

Select tickets – LWV Charleston ADVOCACY Webinar on Hate Crime Legislation in SC – Zoom

This webinar addresses the issue of hate crime legislation and its status in South Carolina. Did you know that South Carolina ...

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League of Women Voters of the Charleston Area @lwvcharleston.bsky.social · Apr 7

This is where out-of-control anti-DEI policies can lead. History is not an ideology to be erased! In SC call your State senators to vote against the Anti-DEI bill HB 3927. Find your Senator at scstatehouse.gov

Harriet Tubman webpage targeted amid Trump-led anti-DEI efforts

US park service deletes quote and image of abolitionist from webpage, instead emphasizing ‘Black/White cooperation’

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