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No matter where you are, who you are, or how powerful your influence – you can #PressforProgress by taking tangible action to help accelerate women’s equality. Start with voting. Enjoy #IWD2018 and take a look at this interesting article…

If 2018 is another 'year of the woman' in politics, will it matter? Electing women is not simply about identity politics. Research shows women bring key benefits to holding elected office. More info @ http://ift.tt/2G6xmIj Automated post from LWV of the Elgin Area - http://ift.tt/2dKZy4V March 08, 2018 at 09:05AM

By LWVelginarea|2018-03-08T10:13:16-06:00March 8th, 2018|

“I’ve always found that the best workers in a political party frequently are graduates of the League of Women Voters” – Eleanor Roosevelt PS: Check back soon for info on our “How to Run for Office” program coming this fall in association with YWCA Elgin #WomensHistoryMonth #PressForProgress

FDR Library on Twitter “We can't celebrate #ArchivesAwesomeWomen without talking about Eleanor Roosevelt! During her post-White House career Mrs. Roosevelt is most known for her work with the United Nations. https://t.co/Ck4t93mWPz” More info @ https://twitter.com/FDRLibrary/status/969576591956340736 Automated post from LWV of the Elgin Area - http://ift.tt/2dKZy4V March 07, 2018 at 06:33PM

By LWVelginarea|2018-03-07T19:33:28-06:00March 7th, 2018|

Thank You Governor Brown and the Oregon Legislature !

Moms Demand Action on Twitter “IT'S WORKING: Our volunteers stood proudly beside @OregonGovBrown as she signed legislation that will close loopholes in state law and help protect women and children from gun violence. We applaud the Oregon state legislature and Gov. Brown for taking this lifesaving action.” More info @ https://twitter.com/MomsDemand/status/971054423035301889 Automated post from LWV of the Elgin Area - http://ift.tt/2dKZy4V March 06, 2018 at 05:44PM

By LWVelginarea|2018-03-06T18:47:21-06:00March 6th, 2018|

The League worked for passage of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination in educational institutions that receive federal aid. This opened up sports and athletics to girls, exposing us to the lessons these experiences offer. Subsequently, the League has focused on thwarting congressional attempts to dilute Title IX, as well as on advancing federal enforcement efforts. #WomensHistoryMonth #PressForProgress Watch the video below to hear about how Title IX allowed two women to participate in athletics and how that participation impacted their lives. (courtesy of National Women’s History Museum)

"I was a bad athlete but a good feminist" Dr. Bonnie Morris, Mariah Burton Nelson, and Jill Agostino share their personal experiences with sports & how Title IX affected them. Selection from our foru... More info @ https://youtu.be/UuZKlRCD5tg Automated post from LWV of the Elgin Area - http://ift.tt/2dKZy4V March 05, 2018 at 06:13PM

By LWVelginarea|2018-03-05T19:17:24-06:00March 5th, 2018|