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The May issue of Leading of the League brings news from LWVUS, LWVDE, and LWVSCDE. Find out about the national League's efforts to combat attacks on democracy. Learn about legislation being considered by the Delaware General Assembly and the LWVDE Biennial Convention. And find out what your friends in the Sussex League have been up to, from rallies in Rehoboth and Dover, to school board elections, presentations to local organizations, and much more! AND DON'T FORGET THE SUSSEX LWV May 17 BIENNIAL MEETING! Click on "Newsletters" in the left-hand sidebar.

April 5 rally collage
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[Got pix from the rally? Send them to Martha Rothenberg at lwvscde.web [at] gmail.com.]

On April 5, millions of citizens across the country rallied to oppose the growing threat of autocracy and the unprecedented power grab by the executive branch. Delaware was not left out of the action, with marches throughout the state. Sussex County voters and LWVSCDE members made a strong showing in Dover and Rehoboth Beach at the first Hands Off! rally in Delaware on April 5. LWVUS is part of the Hands Off! coalition.

April is National Volunteer Month and LWVSCDE Volunteers are the Best!
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LWVSCDE is an all-volunteer organization. Our dedicated members execute our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy, by showing up to educate voters on candidates, issues, and election news.

HandsOff! Mass Mobilization
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LWVDE is encouraging League Members to attend the April 5 Hands Off! Rally in Dover as a group. It is happening on Saturday, April 5 from 12-2pm. There are also rallies in Newark, Rehoboth Beach and DC.

LWV response to Voter Suppression
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LWVUS has issued a statement in response to President Donald Trump's March 25 executive order regarding US Elections. The League believes the order "threatens Americans' freedom to vote and tramples states' constitutional authority to run their own elections."

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In this article, Yasmin Abusaif and Douglas Keith of the Brennan Center for Justice discuss the tools that Judges have to enforce their orders in the face of noncompliance. (Thanks to The Women's Shift to Equality (TWSTE) Post for alerting us.)
https://www.brennancenter.org/our-work/research-reports/what-courts-can-...

Journalism Newspapers
Press Mention

League of Women Voters of Delaware Election & Voting Committee Chair Jill Itzkowitz was quoted this week in a pair of news articles regarding a potential change in Delaware's primary election date.

Newark Mayoral Candidate Forum March 18th, 2025
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March 2025 candidate forums by LWVNCC allow residents to meet the candidates for Mayor (on 3/18/25) and County Council District 1 (on 3/26/25) prior to the city election on April 8th. Video of both events is posted here; click "Read more" to view.

Photo of Barbara Hedges-Goettl, LWVSCDE President
Press Mention

Catch LWVSCDE President Barbara Hedges-Goettl's interview on WBOC-TV's Delmarva Life segment. Barb speaks to the LWV's origins and history, and to our mission of defending democracy and educating voters.

Milton Mayoral Forum February 15, 2025
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This year's Milton elections featured two candidates vying for the mayoral seat, plus three candidates running to fill two town council seats. The Sussex LWV sponsored a public forum for these candidates on February 15, 2025, in the large meeting room at the Milton Library, from 12-2 pm. The forum was moderated by LWVSCDE member Fern Goodhart and the recording has been posted on the LWVSCDE YouTube channel at this link: https://youtu.be/D7Ci5nf0BRA. We apologize that closed captioning was not available as advertised.

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