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What: League of Women Voters of (INSERT LEAGUE NAME) hosts a movie watching party for the film, Iron Jawed Angels .
When: (INSERT DATE AND TIME)
Where: (INSERT LOCATION)
Why: Iron Jawed Angels is an inspiring and contemporary film that tells the story of a small group of suffragists who fought for women’s right to vote. The League of Women Voters of
( INSERT LEAGUE NAME) is marking Women's Equality Day by using Iron Jawed Angels to educate people on the history of women’s suffrage and encourage them to get involved in shaping their democracy.
“Studies show that when people realize that gaining the right to vote was a struggle, they are more likely to exercise that right,” stated ( INSERT LEAGUE PRESIDENT’S NAME
),
President of the League of Women Voters of (
INSERT LEAGUE NAME). “
People need to understand the sacrifices made to obtain the right to vote. Iron Jawed Angles shows that individuals can make a difference and their voices and votes can shape the direction of our country.”
In addition to Iron Jawed Angels , the League is working on several projects to increase voter participation and citizen involvement. (INSERT VOTER OUTREACH EFFORTS
SPECIFIC TO YOUR LEAGUE). The League of Women Voters is where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement. Join us in making democracy work! Contact
XXX for more information about information on how to become a member or go to www.lwv.org (OR INSERT LOCAL LEAGUE WEB SITE) .
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The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to men and women of all ages. With almost 90 years of experience and 850 local and state affiliates, the League is one of America’s most trusted organizations.