Earlier this year, we published our first poetry anthology, Democracy’s Urgent Call, which has over 1100 copies in circulation. Our 2027 volume, The Arc of Justice, is again inspired by artist/activist Niki Johnson’s four-part series, Pillars of Democracy (click here to view.) As poets and members of the League of Women Voters, we recognize the power of language to connect people, to stir hearts and minds, and to reaffirm the enduring promise of this nation. Together, we li

(by Lynn Gerlach, Communications Committee member) We hear about “Unite and Rise” from our national League, and our local members struggle to understand exactly what this “project” or “movement” is. Then we see the number “8.5,” and we become really confused. So our Communications Committee did some digging; we determined to understand Unite & Rise 8.5 so we can meaningfully explain it to you. It turns out that we’re not being asked to do anything new or different – we’re sim

(Denise Gaumer Hutchison, WPEN and LWVGGB) On Thursday, November 20, more than seven respected civic organizations came together for an interactive, community-focused exploration of the Wisconsin Constitution. They included: The League of Women Voters of Wisconsin (LWVWI) Law Forward All Voting is Local Wisconsin Public Education Network Wisconsin Democracy Campaign Wisconsin Interfaith Voter Engagement Campaign Joshua and others Debra Cronmiller, LWVWI Executive Director,