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The Arlington and Alexandria City League, (established in 1944 as the Arlington League), is a nonpartisan organization that conducts public forums on a wide array of issues of concern to the Arlington and Alexandria community. We also advocate for policy on positions established through internal study and democratic consensus. We do not take positions on candidates or political parties. Celebrating 75 Years of Engagement. The Arlington and Alexandria City League is focused on tackling three ...
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Youth are facing a number of challenges today. Deaths from suicide among youth and young adults have been increasing over the last two decades in the United States. Despite negative headlines and growing concerns about social media’s impact on youth, teens continue to use these platforms at high rates – with some describing their social media use a…
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What Can We Expect This Year in the General Assembly?
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The General Assembly session has started, and our legislators are debated a number of important bills. Listen to this conversation with state senator Barbara Favola, former Arlington County board member, as she reviews highlights of 2023 and what we might expect during the remainder of the 2024 Regular General Assembly session.…
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In this episode we have a short conversation with Arlington County Board Chair Libby Garvey, who provides an overview of 2023, what we might expect in 2024, and her advice for advocates who want to make a difference.By League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City
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Women's INequality Day and Exploring Local Women's History
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Many of us know that on August 24, 1920, Tennessee became 36th and final state to ratify the 19th amendment - or the women’s suffrage amendment, which passed by only one vote. That one vote belonged to Harry Burn, who heeded the words of his mother when she urged him to vote for suffrage. Secretary of State Bainbridge Colby signed the amendment int…
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We All Play a Role in Youth Mental Health
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Young people show alarming increases in the prevalence of anxiety, depression, and other behavioral health challenges that have consistently increased over the past decade, recent national surveys show. Last year, the Surgeon General issued a new Advisory to highlight the urgent need to address the youth mental health crisis. The Advisory pointed o…
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In this episode we are sharing a conversation host Krysta Jones organized between Mary Burroughs Gray (moderator), Nile Blass and Andrea Miller on behalf of the Black Women’s Roundtable Virginia. Nile and Andrea are two African American women who are looking to increase voter participation in different ways. Nile is an organizer with the League of …
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Remembering the Tragedy of the Past, While Celebrating a Brighter Tomorrow
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Listen to this conversation with Audrey Davis, Director of the Alexandria Black History Museum and Tiffany Pache, the Project Coordinator for the Alexandria Community Remembrance Project, as we discuss Alexandria’s history of lynching, the Alexandria Remembrance Project, and Juneteenth celebrations, as well as how you can get involved.…
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Join Krysta Jones from the League of Women Voters in Arlington and Alexandria City and she discusses ranked choice voting with Tania Griffin, the Communications & Outreach Coordinator for the Arlington Electoral Board, and Liz White, the Executive Director for Up Vote Virginia.By League of Women Voters of Arlington and Alexandria City
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