League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Area
@lwvwilliamsburg.org
We are a nonpartisan, grassroots civic organization promoting informed and active participation in government. We are now on Bluesky @lwvwilliamsburg.org. Follow us and we'll follow you. We must stay informed. We're in this together!
Today is Bill of Rights Day—These are the foundational amendments to a work in progress. Each additional amendment serves to make a more perfect Union. There is more work to be done. Today is the day to teach the Constitution to tomorrow's generations. Spread the word.
December 15, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Today is Bill of Rights Day—These are the foundational amendments to a work in progress. Each additional amendment serves to make a more perfect Union. There is more work to be done. Today is the day to teach the Constitution to tomorrow's generations. Spread the word.
For your holiday viewing with friends and family, three Unite & Rise 8.5 videos. CEO Celina Stewart raises the question: What can we do to stand up and speak out defending our democracy? It's time to reflect. We’re going to need these tactics in the New Year. youtu.be/j4y4ab78jG8?...
December 14, 2025 at 10:55 AM
For your holiday viewing with friends and family, three Unite & Rise 8.5 videos. CEO Celina Stewart raises the question: What can we do to stand up and speak out defending our democracy? It's time to reflect. We’re going to need these tactics in the New Year. youtu.be/j4y4ab78jG8?...
This week a district court granted Maine League's request to intervene on behalf of Maine voters & their lawful right to keep personal data private. They allege that personal information may be unlawfully shared if the DOJ succeeds in their litigation. www.lwv.org/legal-center... @lwvme.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 10:52 AM
This week a district court granted Maine League's request to intervene on behalf of Maine voters & their lawful right to keep personal data private. They allege that personal information may be unlawfully shared if the DOJ succeeds in their litigation. www.lwv.org/legal-center... @lwvme.bsky.social
Persistence pays! Congratulations. The League of Indiana has been one of the central organizations challenging gerrymandering for more than a decade, working both through policy advocacy and direct legal action. Commit with us today: bit.ly/4g5RcEq
December 12, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Persistence pays! Congratulations. The League of Indiana has been one of the central organizations challenging gerrymandering for more than a decade, working both through policy advocacy and direct legal action. Commit with us today: bit.ly/4g5RcEq
Yesterday we celebrated Human Rights Day honoring the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Next Monday is Bill of Rights Day—a fine opportunity to teach the next generations about our Constitutional heritage. Make a plan: ed.icivics.org
December 11, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Yesterday we celebrated Human Rights Day honoring the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Next Monday is Bill of Rights Day—a fine opportunity to teach the next generations about our Constitutional heritage. Make a plan: ed.icivics.org
More than 300,000 Missouri voters signed a petition demanding a mid-cycle redistricting partisan gerrymander be put to a statewide referendum. Even better. A federal judge dismissed an attempt to stop voters from pursuing the referendum. Now we wait. Next move. @lwvmo.bsky.social @lwvstl.bsky.social
December 10, 2025 at 10:44 AM
More than 300,000 Missouri voters signed a petition demanding a mid-cycle redistricting partisan gerrymander be put to a statewide referendum. Even better. A federal judge dismissed an attempt to stop voters from pursuing the referendum. Now we wait. Next move. @lwvmo.bsky.social @lwvstl.bsky.social
WE OPPOSE
❌ Discriminatory voter ID laws
❌ Attacks on voter registration
❌ Last-minute Election Day barriers
❌ Eliminating voting locations in underserved communities
❌ Unjust voter purges
❌ Limiting access to early and mail-in voting.
Join us! bit.ly/4g5RcEq
❌ Discriminatory voter ID laws
❌ Attacks on voter registration
❌ Last-minute Election Day barriers
❌ Eliminating voting locations in underserved communities
❌ Unjust voter purges
❌ Limiting access to early and mail-in voting.
Join us! bit.ly/4g5RcEq
December 9, 2025 at 10:18 AM
WE OPPOSE
❌ Discriminatory voter ID laws
❌ Attacks on voter registration
❌ Last-minute Election Day barriers
❌ Eliminating voting locations in underserved communities
❌ Unjust voter purges
❌ Limiting access to early and mail-in voting.
Join us! bit.ly/4g5RcEq
❌ Discriminatory voter ID laws
❌ Attacks on voter registration
❌ Last-minute Election Day barriers
❌ Eliminating voting locations in underserved communities
❌ Unjust voter purges
❌ Limiting access to early and mail-in voting.
Join us! bit.ly/4g5RcEq
More than 50 years after the Voting Rights Act passed, full protections for voting rights are not guaranteed. Some people still face challenges participating in elections due income, health, age, race, disability, and gender. Tell Congress to guarantee the right to vote.
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December 8, 2025 at 9:43 AM
More than 50 years after the Voting Rights Act passed, full protections for voting rights are not guaranteed. Some people still face challenges participating in elections due income, health, age, race, disability, and gender. Tell Congress to guarantee the right to vote.
www.lwv.org/take-action/...
www.lwv.org/take-action/...
One for the history books. In October a federal court granted the League’s motion to permanently block an executive order that would more likely suppress voters than protect elections. This was a win for democracy. We fight on nationwide. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
December 7, 2025 at 9:53 AM
One for the history books. In October a federal court granted the League’s motion to permanently block an executive order that would more likely suppress voters than protect elections. This was a win for democracy. We fight on nationwide. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
Time to look back and reflect in holiday warmth. Yes. Then time to look beyond. Threats to our democracy loom into the new year. Gerrymandered maps. Voting Rights on the line. Birthright citizenship challenged. Reflect. Yes. Then Unite & Rise with us. www.lwv.org/blog/5-major...
December 6, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Time to look back and reflect in holiday warmth. Yes. Then time to look beyond. Threats to our democracy loom into the new year. Gerrymandered maps. Voting Rights on the line. Birthright citizenship challenged. Reflect. Yes. Then Unite & Rise with us. www.lwv.org/blog/5-major...
“The League is outraged by the politicization of redistricting and manipulation of voters as political pawns... a dangerous tolerance for authoritarian tactics in how political power is drawn and justified.” bit.ly/3MiAPJU @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvtexas.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 10:22 AM
“The League is outraged by the politicization of redistricting and manipulation of voters as political pawns... a dangerous tolerance for authoritarian tactics in how political power is drawn and justified.” bit.ly/3MiAPJU @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvtexas.bsky.social
Fourteen states have now been sued by DOJ demanding access to sensitive voter information. No case has yet succeeded. The League of women voters strongly opposes these DOJ actions & will always work to protect voters’ privacy so Americans can cast votes free from intimidation. @lwvus.bsky.social
December 4, 2025 at 10:04 AM
Fourteen states have now been sued by DOJ demanding access to sensitive voter information. No case has yet succeeded. The League of women voters strongly opposes these DOJ actions & will always work to protect voters’ privacy so Americans can cast votes free from intimidation. @lwvus.bsky.social
"LWV of Minnesota condemns the decision to deploy US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to our communities of Minneapolis & St. Paul. Immigrant communities are integral to the economic strength, social fabric & cultural vibrancy of our state.” Read more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
December 3, 2025 at 10:30 AM
"LWV of Minnesota condemns the decision to deploy US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to our communities of Minneapolis & St. Paul. Immigrant communities are integral to the economic strength, social fabric & cultural vibrancy of our state.” Read more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
Many people still face disproportionate challenges to participate in elections due to factors including health, age, race, and gender. Our democracy is strongest when every voice is heard. We strongly advocate measures to make voting more accessible—not less. www.lwv.org/voting-right...
December 2, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Many people still face disproportionate challenges to participate in elections due to factors including health, age, race, and gender. Our democracy is strongest when every voice is heard. We strongly advocate measures to make voting more accessible—not less. www.lwv.org/voting-right...
In 2013, the US Supreme Court removed key protections of the Voting Rights Act in the decision of Shelby v. Holder. Since then, a surge of anti-voter bills have swept across our nation– with many being legalized. The League will not stand for this. We fight suppression. www.lwv.org/voting-right...
December 1, 2025 at 10:11 AM
In 2013, the US Supreme Court removed key protections of the Voting Rights Act in the decision of Shelby v. Holder. Since then, a surge of anti-voter bills have swept across our nation– with many being legalized. The League will not stand for this. We fight suppression. www.lwv.org/voting-right...
Thanksgiving Weekend Reflection. The Children’s Fundamental Rights & Climate Recovery Resolution is stalled. Fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, climate science suppression all have a disproportionate impact on our youth. Join one of our 700+ state and local Leagues. Engage. www.lwv.org/other-issues...
November 30, 2025 at 11:18 AM
Thanksgiving Weekend Reflection. The Children’s Fundamental Rights & Climate Recovery Resolution is stalled. Fossil fuels, greenhouse gases, climate science suppression all have a disproportionate impact on our youth. Join one of our 700+ state and local Leagues. Engage. www.lwv.org/other-issues...
Thanksgiving Weekend Reflection. We are winning in the courts — from challenging unlawful federal overreach to protecting Arkansans’ right to direct democracy in. We are registering voters, defending voting rights & fighting disinformation in every community. We won’t give up. @lwvus.bsky.social
November 29, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Thanksgiving Weekend Reflection. We are winning in the courts — from challenging unlawful federal overreach to protecting Arkansans’ right to direct democracy in. We are registering voters, defending voting rights & fighting disinformation in every community. We won’t give up. @lwvus.bsky.social
We went to court in April. On the last day of October, a federal court issued a decisive ruling in our favor. The President lacks authority to unilaterally alter election procedures—powers that rest with Congress and the states. When we fight, we win. Follow us. Join us. www.aclu.org/press-releas...
November 28, 2025 at 10:42 AM
We went to court in April. On the last day of October, a federal court issued a decisive ruling in our favor. The President lacks authority to unilaterally alter election procedures—powers that rest with Congress and the states. When we fight, we win. Follow us. Join us. www.aclu.org/press-releas...
In Oregon, the state League, Brennan Center, Campaign Legal Center & ACLU have filed a “friend of the court” brief in “United States v. Oregon.” All are united against the government’s illegal collection of private data for illegitimate uses. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre... @lwvor.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 10:16 AM
In Oregon, the state League, Brennan Center, Campaign Legal Center & ACLU have filed a “friend of the court” brief in “United States v. Oregon.” All are united against the government’s illegal collection of private data for illegitimate uses. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre... @lwvor.bsky.social
Every voting rights victory counts. Every voter counts. Last Friday, a federal district court in NH ruled in our favor against a defendant who orchestrated & paid for robocalls that used AI to deceive & intimidate voters in the 2024 primary election. Details: bit.ly/43OtzLL @lwvus.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 11:26 AM
Every voting rights victory counts. Every voter counts. Last Friday, a federal district court in NH ruled in our favor against a defendant who orchestrated & paid for robocalls that used AI to deceive & intimidate voters in the 2024 primary election. Details: bit.ly/43OtzLL @lwvus.bsky.social
"The process of voter registration in the United States has never been solely the work of our government. It has always been a shared and celebrated responsibility, with civic groups providing the energy, equity & local communities." Read the League's opinion piece in The Hill: buff.ly/RxgxZ2K
November 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
"The process of voter registration in the United States has never been solely the work of our government. It has always been a shared and celebrated responsibility, with civic groups providing the energy, equity & local communities." Read the League's opinion piece in The Hill: buff.ly/RxgxZ2K
Please take a moment to read our statement on President Trump’s claims on dissent. We will keep choosing unity, dignity, and shared promise of a democracy that protects us all. And we will stand up, speak out, and keep fighting to protect it.” bit.ly/4if26Jf @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social
November 23, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Please take a moment to read our statement on President Trump’s claims on dissent. We will keep choosing unity, dignity, and shared promise of a democracy that protects us all. And we will stand up, speak out, and keep fighting to protect it.” bit.ly/4if26Jf @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvva.bsky.social
Last night the Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling against the Texas gerrymandered map in order to give the full court time to consider the issue. Civil rights groups challenging the map have until Monday at 5pm to respond. We watch & remain vigilant. @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvtexas.bsky.social
November 22, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Last night the Supreme Court blocked a lower court ruling against the Texas gerrymandered map in order to give the full court time to consider the issue. Civil rights groups challenging the map have until Monday at 5pm to respond. We watch & remain vigilant. @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvtexas.bsky.social
“The President’s suggestion that lawmakers should face death for upholding the rule of law is not political rhetoric — it’s an authoritarian threat that shatters every democratic norm. No leader in a functioning democracy invokes death as punishment for dissent.” Full statement: bit.ly/4icmmLn
November 21, 2025 at 10:20 AM
“The President’s suggestion that lawmakers should face death for upholding the rule of law is not political rhetoric — it’s an authoritarian threat that shatters every democratic norm. No leader in a functioning democracy invokes death as punishment for dissent.” Full statement: bit.ly/4icmmLn