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It's our 102 birthday! We were founded on February 14, 1920, after the 19th amendment was ratified and women won the right to vote. It's been a good run so far — fighting for democracy reform and voting rights and informing and educating voters. But we're far from finished.

Here at the League of Women Voters of Maine, racial justice is one of our key priorities. That's why we're standing with the Wabanaki Alliance and their call to submit testimony for LD 1626, a tribal sovereignty bill.

In the last two years, you've likely encountered rampant misinformation across social media with claims of voter fraud and a stolen election. In order to combat harmful disinformation, we're arming ourselves with useful tips so that we can spread accurate, fact-based information about voting and election cycles. 

In 2020, young people turned out at unprecedented levels. Help us create a better network for students and young people by joining our Launch Party.

February is just around the corner. We're planning big things for our birthday, which falls on February 14 — Valentine's Day ♥. We'll celebrate the League way by hosting two workshops, one on combating misinformation and the other one on election security.

Voting rights is our thing, and we'll do everything in our power to protect the most vulnerable voters. While it's disappointing that the Senate failed to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act last week, we know the road can be a long one. Together, we can still accomplish vital legislation in 2022.   

The League of Women Voters of Maine (LWVME) is participating in a 24-hour hunger strike in solidarity with Arizona students, Black faith leaders, and many other concerned U.S. citizens. The strike demands that Congress pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act now!

League members are joining a national movement by participating in our own 24 hour hunger strike on Wednesday, January 19. We demand that the Senate pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act now! 

This Martin Luther King Jr. Day, let’s use the holiday to honor his legacy, educate ourselves, and take action. Check out this list of virtual MLK events happening across Maine. The League will be demanding that Congress end the filibuster and pass voting rights legislation.