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Exploring the Rise of Authoritarianism

Deborah Shefler | Published on 8/13/2025

LWVUS CEO Celina Stewart discusses the present and pressing reality of how power is abused, freedoms curtailed, and fear weaponized. See why the League is uniquely positioned to help us move forward in these challenging times.

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