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The year 2020 presented a remarkable quantity of huge challenges. Most recently, they included President Trump’s refusal to accept the verified results of the November election. His words and actions culminated in the January 6, 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol and demonstrations at the Oregon Capitol, too. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization. We believe in Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy. In supporting free and fair elections with information, we empower voters. In all of our work at the local, state and national levels, we defend democracy. Our national leadership wrote: “The League condemns the Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago

LWV Speaks Out on Capitol Attack

Today the League of Women Voters of the United States president Dr. Deborah Turner, CEO Virginia Kase, and the full board of directors issued the following statement in response to the violent demonstrations at the U.S. Capitol: “This is a dark day in the history of the United States of America. Today’s activity on Capitol Hill should have been a procedural exercise to finalize the 2020 election. Instead, our nation’s Capitol was attacked by domestic terrorists seeking to invalidate the will of the people. “The actions by these terrorists have no impact on the results of the election. This violent Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago

Holiday Greetings

All year long, the Portland League works to create “a more perfect democracy.” We invite you to share the spirit of the holiday season by giving to organizations, like ours, that are making a difference in the world for good. For 100 years, the League of Women Voters has defended democracy and empowered a community of engaged voters. Now, your Portland League is continuing this legacy into our second century!  Your gift  is a vote of support for all we do. THANK YOU! Make a donation or buy a gift membership for an important voter in your life. Click on Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago

Support LWVPDX on Giving Tuesday

‘Tis the season for gift giving. The League of Women Voters of Portland is participating in Giving Tuesday, December 1. Give your friends and family the gift of a trustworthy democracy. You can support our work to empower voters and defend democracy with a donation of $5 or more. Click on one of the donate buttons in the sidebar on the right. You can also support us by becoming a member or giving a special voter in your life the gift of membership in the League. See our Giving Tuesday page for more details. Note that student memberships for high Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago

Reflecting on the 2020 Election

League of Women Voters board president Dr. Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase have issued a joint statement on the 2020 presidential election.  Below are some excerpts. You can read the whole statement here. “The American voters have spoken, and we now know the result of the presidential election. We commend the election workers and administrators who helped facilitate the 2020 elections and the post-Election Day counting of ballots under the most challenging of circumstances. … “There will be many lessons learned from the 2020 elections, and we should celebrate our successes, including the expansion of voter access, record-breaking early voting, Read more…

By Margaret Noel, ago