Inspiration From Late LWV President Dr. Deborah Ann Turner (Blog)
League of Women Voters president, the late Dr. Deborah Ann Turner, shared many moments of wisdom throughout her nearly four-year tenure. We hope…, On Voting Rights "In our country, voting rights exemplify freedom — the freedom to determine who we are, who we want to be, and who we want to make…, On Reproductive Freedom "We’re at a turning point in our history. And to me, it all hinges on this: our leaders must act according to the will of…, On Women "Today, and every day after today, I challenge women of all backgrounds and experiences to find time to get to know those that came before…, On Equality "We need the ERA because we need equal pay, fair health care coverage that addresses maternal mortality and coverage for caregivers…, On Racial Justice "Structural racism touches our lives in many ways, from education to health care, to economics, to policing. The Band-Aid has been…, On the League "What may seem like small acts to us — setting up a registration booth, sharing a VOTE411 resource, encouraging someone to write to…, On Life "I have been struggling with the tension between what we have to be thankful for and the quest for a better tomorrow for not just us, the…