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shannon A

@shogustus

Press Secretary for @lwv. Junior League of Washington member and University of Maryland Terrapin. Retweets aren’t endorsements.

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Joined July 2011
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The League will continue to advocate for strengthened gun safety legislation to ensure that every individual in this nation can live free from the fear and risk of gun violence and death. #WearOrange
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Tune in now! We’re ready for your questions!
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Have you come across any election mis- and disinformation? 🧐 We’re answering your questions about this very topic in a @Reddit ‘Ask Me Anything’ tomorrow starting at 12pm ET. ➡️Join us on reddit.com/r/politics!

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The League of Women Voters offers our deepest condolences to the Carter family. We are forever grateful for Rosalynn Carter’s dedication to public service. Let us pay tribute to her memory, and may each of us aspire to leave a lasting legacy. lwv.org/newsroom/press-relea…
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We are fired up🔥 after kicking off the first #PowerTheSouth stop in 📍 Florida this past weekend! @LWVFlorida
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LWV was proud to join this brief. Racial diversity in higher education plays an important role in our democracy. Learn more about the case: lwv.org/legal-center/student…
National Women's Law Center (@nwlc) profile pictureNational Women's Law Center@nwlc29 Jun 2023
BREAKING: #SCOTUS just ruled 6-3 to strike down race-conscious admissions policies—often called affirmative action—at colleges and universities. We led a brief in this case. nwlc.org/nwlc-leads-supreme-…
NWLC Leads Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting Race-Conscious Admissions Policies

NWLC Leads Supreme Court Amicus Brief Supporting Race-Conscious Admissions Policies

This case is crucial to ensuring greater racial diversity and the inclusion of women of color in our multi-racial democracy.  

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Voters of color across the country continue to face intense efforts to stifle their voices and exclude them from participating in our democracy. This is the devastating legacy of Shelby County v. Holder 10 years later.
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League of Women Voters of the US (@LWV) profile pictureLeague of Women Voters of the US@LWV8 Jun 2023
🚨 Today, SCOTUS upheld in Allen v. Milligan a lower court ruling that Alabama must create a second majority Black congressional district in compliance with Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. @LWVAL @splcenter @SRZLawFirm Full statement: bit.ly/3oRNGau
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"The League will continue to fight for Pennsylvanians and prevent anti-voter groups like Judicial Watch from bullying states and counties into excessive purging and voter disenfranchisement.” @LWVPA @commoncausepa Full statement: bit.ly/42tGEYc
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Enjoyed the very thoughtful discussion on current threats to our democracy hosted by @mujschool and @IRE_NICAR
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Maryland will win!!!! #MarchMadness
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LETS GOOOOOO MARYLAND 👏👏
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The House is (somehow) in order, thanks to Cheryl Johnson washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…
The House remained (somehow) in order, thanks to Cheryl Johnson

The House remained (somehow) in order, thanks to Cheryl Johnson

As chaos churned around her, the House clerk kept the chamber in order.

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CSPAN is must see TV these days - and not just for hill nerds!
Craig Caplan (@CraigCaplan) profile pictureCraig Caplan
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House returns today at Noon to continue voting to elect a House Speaker. After three rounds of ballots yesterday, no candidate received a majority of votes. All 212 Democrats voted for Jeffries, while 20 Republicans voted for Jordan, denying McCarthy from becoming Speaker.
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C-SPAN's cameras will be inside the House chamber for a second day as the voting for House Speaker in the 118th Congress continues today.
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Schumer from Senate floor announced a deal has been reached on amendments to the $1.7T omnibus and its final passage.
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First Senate vote of the day is a separate vote from the omnibus. Senators are voting on an a emergency disaster relief bill by Rick Scott (R-FL). 60 votes are needed.
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League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania (@LWVPA) profile pictureLeague of Women Voters of Pennsylvania@LWVPA8 Dec 2022
The Independent State Legislature Theory is a dangerous, fringe ideology that has massive implications for the future of our democracy. #MoorevHarper #PeopleOverPolitics nytimes.com/2022/12/07/us/su…
Five Things You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Case That Could Radically Change Elections...

Five Things You Need to Know About the Supreme Court Case That Could Radically Change Elections...

The Supreme Court heard arguments today on a legal theory that holds that state courts cannot review their legislatures’ rules for federal elections, even when the rules violate the state constitut...

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So happy to be part of this amazing team!
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Congrats to our team for winning THREE @RaganComms awards for nonprofit communications: Comms Team of the Year, Best Website, and Best Social Media Campaign! 🤩🥳
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It's #ElectionDay! Make a plan to vote. 🗳️ Find your polling hours and location, and know what's on your ballot at VOTE411.org. @VOTE411 #MidtermElections2022
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League of Women Voters of the US (@LWV) profile pictureLeague of Women Voters of the US@LWV2 Nov 2022
"Today’s US District Court decision is a victory for the voters of Arizona who have the right to cast their ballots free from intimidation, threats, or coercion." Pinny Sheoran, president of @lwvaz Statement from @lwvaz @protctdemocracy & @OsbornMaledon: bit.ly/3fkIMOM
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League of Women Voters of the US (@LWV) profile pictureLeague of Women Voters of the US@LWV2 Nov 2022
🚨BREAKING NEWS! Federal Judge rules in LWV's favor. Voters in Arizona will not face intimidation at the drop box! More to come once we have the judge's written ruling.
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