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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 2d

This week in our Balance of Power series, we explore the Judicial Branch: how courts interpret laws and uphold the Constitution. Learn how Marbury v. Madison (1803) established judicial review and protects our democracy.
Learn more: lwvin.org
#LWVIN #CivicEngagement #StayInformed

LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 4d

Eugenie Kountze Nicholson was a leading Indiana suffragist who declared, “A woman is as much a citizen as a man.”

Read more: indianasuffrage100.org/blog-post/a-woman-is-as-much-a-citizen-as-a-man-eugene-kountze-nicholson-a-hoosier-suffragist
Learn more about the Forgotten Foremothers: Lwvin.org

LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 5d

Indiana’s Miami Correctional Facility has begun housing ICE detainees under and the site could hold 1,000 detainees and generate $200M in two years.
Read more: indianacitizen.org/wfyi-story-as-ice-detainees-arrive-at-miami-correctional-facility-faith-leaders-continue-their-opposition

LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 7d

Congress remains at an impasse as the government shutdown continues. The Senate has not reached agreement on key funding, including the defense bill, and the House is out of session.
Stay informed and engaged: lwvin.org
Read more: www.cnn.com/politics/liv...
#LWVIN #CivicEngagement#DemocracyInAction

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 9d

Election Update: The America First Legal Foundation petitioned the EAC to require proof of citizenship on federal voter registration forms. The League of Women Voters opposes barriers to voting. Learn more: www.lwv.org/take-action/... #LWVIN #VotingRights

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 11d

Voter turnout shapes every election. Pew Research found key shifts between 2020 and 2024. More Trump 2020 voters turned out, and new or returning voters favored him 54% to 42%. Voting methods were evenly split between early, mail, and in-person. Learn more: pewresearch.org | lwvin.org #LWVIN

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 14d

Social media helps communities share and organize but also spreads misinformation and division. How can we use it to inform and connect instead? Share your thoughts! Learn more: lwvin.org
#LWVIN #CivicEngagement

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 16d

Community Check-In: What issue matters most to your community: education, housing, healthcare, or safety? Share your thoughts below! Let’s learn from one another. Please use respectful, constructive language, every voice deserves to be heard! Learn more: lwvin.org #LWVIN

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 18d

📚 It’s Banned Books Week! Since 1982, it’s highlighted the importance of access to all ideas.

The 2025 Theme: “Censorship Is So 1984: Read for Your Rights.”

Featured book: George by Alex Gino, challenged for LGBTQIA+ themes.

Learn more: bannedbooksweek.org | lwvin.org
#LWVIN #FreedomToRead

LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 19d

Ready to make a difference in your community? Join the League of Women Voters of Indiana (LWVIN) a nonpartisan network empowering voters and defending democracy. Visit lwvin.org to join or contact [email protected] to learn more. #LWVIN #JoinTheLeague #VoteReady

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 21d

Not sure where to start before Election Day? Visit VOTE411.org to check your registration, find your polling place, research your ballot & make a voting plan!

Nov 3, 2025: Hanover & Lake Central School Corp. Public Question Election.
More info: LWVIN.org #LWVIN #VoteReady

LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 25d

Coalition Spotlight: Indiana Civics Coalition, led by the Indiana Bar Foundation, works to strengthen civic knowledge, skills & engagement across Indiana through education & advocacy. Learn more: inbarfoundation.org/indiana-civics-coalition | lwv.org | lwvin.org #LWVIN #LWV

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 26d

Happy National Hispanic Heritage Month! 🌟 We honor the histories, cultures, and contributions of Hispanic & Latino Americans who strengthen our democracy. LWVIN celebrates diverse voices shaping Indiana & the U.S. Learn more at lwv.org & lwvin.org. #LWVIN #LWV #HispanicHeritageMonth

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 28d

Civic Engagement Beyond Voting 🌟 Democracy doesn’t stop at the ballot box. Volunteer, attend town halls, or write officials. In Indiana: join LWVIN chapters, serve with United Way’s Volunteer Services, or support Civic Ed with Indiana Bar Foundation.

Learn more at lwv.org & lwvin.org. #LWVIN

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · 29d

Month 3 of our Balance of Power series! This month we focus on the Executive Branch—its duties, responsibilities, and limits. Understanding each branch helps us see how checks and balances protect our democracy.

Learn more at: lwv.org and lwvin.org.
#LWVIN #LWV #DemocracyLivesInTheLight

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 21

Maggie Lena Walker, daughter of formerly enslaved parents, became the first African American woman to charter and lead a U.S. bank. Her legacy of resilience and equity continues to inspire the League’s mission today.
#LWVIN #MaggieLenaWalker #ForgottenForemothers

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 20

📣 Voters 18–25: Your voice shapes the future! Make sure you’re registered so you can be heard in every election: local, state, and national. Check your registration or get started today at lwv.org | lwvin.org | or vote411.org.
#RegisterToVote #LWVIN #LWV

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 18

Equal pay = equal opportunity. On International Equal Pay Day, we spotlight the wage gap impacting women & families. Closing it builds stronger communities & democracy.

Learn more: www.un.org/en/observanc... | lwv.org | lwvin.org
#EqualPayDay #LWVIN

LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 17

Happy Constitution Day! Today we celebrate the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, the foundation of our democracy. It’s a reminder of the rights, responsibilities, and civic engagement that keep communities strong.

Learn more: lwv.org | lwvin.org
#LWVIN #LWV #ConstitutionDay

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 14

We’re back with another Myth Buster!

❌ Myth: You can update your registration on Election Day.
✅ Fact: In Indiana, updates must be made by the deadline. Do it online at indianavoters.in.gov or in person at the BMV, library, or with LWVIN.

www.lwvin.org #LWVIN #Vote

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 13

In Indiana, you can vote at any Vote Center in your county — not just your assigned precinct. Early voting is also available at multiple sites before Election Day.

Learn more:
vote.indy.gov/vote-centers/
www.in.gov/sos/election...
www.lwvin.org

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 11

On this September 11, we remember the lives lost in 2001, honor the courage of first responders, and pay respect to all who came together in the days and years that followed. May we continue to strengthen our democracy through unity and civic engagement.

#September11 #NeverForget #LWVIN #LWV

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 11

LWVIN is partnering with the ACLU for a Pro-Democracy Film Series & Community Conversation on Sept. 16. Join virtual screenings of Chisholm ’72 and Brother Outsider, plus a voter registration training.

Register: mobilize.us/acluin/event/832123 #LWVIN #ProDemocracy

LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 7

Every Hoosier deserves equal access to the ballot box. During National Disability Voting Rights Week (Sept 8–12), we acknowledge the rights of voters with disabilities and the importance of accessibility in our elections.

Learn more: lwv.org | lwvindiana.org

#LWVIN #AccessibleVoting

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LWVIndiana @lwvindiana.bsky.social · Sep 4

Your voice matters most locally! School boards, city councils, and county clerks shape daily life—education, resources, democracy. LWVIN supports accessible elections.

Learn more: lwv.org | lwvin.org #LWV #LWVIN #LocalElectionsMatter

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