{"id":13424,"date":"2024-08-29T16:18:19","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T16:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=13424"},"modified":"2024-08-29T16:18:19","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T16:18:19","slug":"league-of-women-voters-celebrate-the-19th-amendment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/29\/league-of-women-voters-celebrate-the-19th-amendment\/","title":{"rendered":"League of Women Voters Celebrate the 19th Amendment"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_13425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13425\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13425\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Regina-Vincent-Williams-EdD-standing-with-Co-presidents-Rosie-Barciz-and-Bonnie-Bishop.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Regina Vincent-Williams, EdD, (standing) with Co- presidents\u00a0Rosie Barciz and\u00a0Bonnie Bishop<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em><strong>By Dawn Scotland<\/strong><\/em><br \/>\n<em><strong>The Truth Reporter<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>The League of Women Voters of Lucas County celebrated the ratification of the 19<sup>th<\/sup> Amendment, giving women the right to vote, at Scramblers Monday, August 19. The celebration included brunch and a presentation of Sojourner Truth\u2019s 1851 speech in Akron, Ohio (later referred to as \u201cAin\u2019t I a Woman?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The League of Women Voters\u00ae, a non-partisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. (source: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lwvtoledo-lucascounty.org\">www.lwvtoledo-lucascounty.org<\/a>) The motto of the organization is \u201cEmpowering Voters,\u00a0Defending Democracy.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe\u2019re here today to celebrate the 19<sup>th<\/sup> amendment which was ratified August 18, 1920,\u201d\u00a0 stated Co-President Bonnie Bishop. \u201cAnd that we\u2019ve made considerable progress yet our struggle continues for women\u2019s equality.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Recently the organization has been heavily involved in the issues of gerrymandering and fair maps. \u201cWe worked hard with the fair districts and we\u2019re hoping for a good outcome on the gerrymandering issue which will be on the November 5<sup>th<\/sup> ballot,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n<p>Issue 1, The Citizens Not Politicians Amendment, aims to end gerrymandering by empowering citizens, not politicians, to draw fair districts using an open and transparent process by:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Creating the 15-member Ohio Citizens Redistricting Commission<\/strong>\u00a0made up of Democratic, Republican, and Independent citizens who broadly represent the different geographic areas and demographics of the state.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ban current or former politicians, political party officials and lobbyists from sitting on the Commission<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Requiring fair and impartial districts\u00a0<\/strong>by making it unconstitutional to draw voting districts that discriminate against or favor any political party or individual politician.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Requiring the commission to operate under an open and independent process<\/strong>.\u00a0\u201c<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>(Source:<\/strong> citizensnotpoliticians.org)<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_13426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-13426\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-13426\" src=\"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Regina-Vincent-Williams-EdD-dressed-as-Sojourner-Truth-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Regina-Vincent-Williams-EdD-dressed-as-Sojourner-Truth-.jpg 300w, https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Regina-Vincent-Williams-EdD-dressed-as-Sojourner-Truth--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Regina-Vincent-Williams-EdD-dressed-as-Sojourner-Truth--188x250.jpg 188w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-13426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Regina Vincent-Williams, EdD, dressed as Sojourner Truth<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>LWV-TLC is one of the oldest Local Leagues in the State of Ohio. Since 1921, the League has earned a reputation as a highly respected citizens\u2019 organization that researches issues from many points of view and educates the public and decision makers. The League consists of women and men who want to make a difference in our communities, our country, and our world and who care about democracy. The LWV is considered the original grassroots citizen network. LWV-TLC is a chapter of the League of Women Voters of Ohio and the U.S. (source: www.lwvtoledo-lucascounty.org)<\/p>\n<p>The LWV-TLC is also currently conducting outreach at the local high schools encouraging high school seniors to register to vote for the upcoming election. The group is also recruiting young poll workers with \u201cYouth to the Booth.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have lots of irons in the fire. We\u2019re always trying to educate voters. Not just registering people- but actually getting them to the polls,\u201d said Bishop.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to Join<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Lucas County residents can call\u00a0419-540-3487\u00a0or go to lwvtoledo-lucascounty.org to either join online or print a mail-in membership form. The organization is open to men.<\/p>\n<p><strong><br \/>\nHow to Support League Activities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Contributions to LWV-TLC support the League\u2019s non-partisan, local programming in northwest Ohio. Funding is needed to underwrite publications, such as the New Citizens\u2019 Guide to Voting, sponsor speakers on issues of concern to the community, and a multitude of other voter service programs. \u00a0The LWV is a 501(c)(3) not for profit organization so contributions are tax deductible.<\/p>\n<p>Contributions in any amount to assist with local programming of LWV-TLC are greatly appreciated. Donate online or send checks to:<\/p>\n<p>League of Women Voters of Toledo-Lucas<br \/>\nP.O. Box 2506<br \/>\nToledo, OH 43606<\/p>\n<p>A Calendar of events are listed on the LWV-TLC website <a href=\"http:\/\/www.lwvtoledo-lucascounty.org\">www.lwvtoledo-lucascounty.org<\/a>. General Meetings are open to the public. All are welcome.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-13424 gallery-columns-2 gallery-size-full'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/29\/league-of-women-voters-celebrate-the-19th-amendment\/olympus-digital-camera-141\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Nancy-Gurney-Co-President-Bonnie-Bishop-and-Leena-Jhunjhunwala-celebrate-the-ratification-of-the-19th-Amendment-.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-13429\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-13429'>\n\t\t\t\tNancy Gurney , Co- President\u00a0Bonnie Bishop and Leena Jhunjhunwala celebrate the ratification of the 19th Amendment\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/29\/league-of-women-voters-celebrate-the-19th-amendment\/olympus-digital-camera-140\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Members-Judy-Hoelzle-Holly-Monsos-and-Judy-Kehrle.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-13428\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-13428'>\n\t\t\t\tMembers Judy Hoelzle, Holly Monsos and Judy Kehrle\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2024\/08\/29\/league-of-women-voters-celebrate-the-19th-amendment\/olympus-digital-camera-139\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" src=\"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Co-President-Bonnie-Bishop-speaks-to-members-alonside-Co-President-Rosie-Barciz.jpg\" class=\"attachment-full size-full\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-13427\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-13427'>\n\t\t\t\tCo-President Bonnie Bishop speaks to members alonside Co-President Rosie Barciz\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Dawn Scotland The Truth Reporter The League of Women Voters of Lucas County celebrated the ratification of the 19th Amendment, giving women the right to vote, at Scramblers Monday, August 19. 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