Protecting the Ballot: The League of Women Voters Joins the Lounge

2025-10-24

In a year when voting rights face unprecedented challenges, The Women’s Lounge asks a vital question: who is protecting our democracy? We welcome Carla Fuentes from the League of Women Voters for a timely and urgent conversation about the fight to defend the ballot. From the powerful “No Kings” protest to the chilling rise in ICE raids, this episode connects the dots between protest, policy, and participation—reminding us that the right to vote is the foundation of every other freedom we hold dear.

In a year when voting rights face unprecedented challenges, The Women’s Lounge asks a vital question: who is protecting our democracy? We welcome Carla Fuentes from the League of Women Voters for a timely and urgent conversation about the fight to defend the ballot. From the powerful “No Kings” protest to the chilling rise in ICE raids, this episode connects the dots between protest, policy, and participation—reminding us that the right to vote is the foundation of every other freedom we hold dear.

Together, Emiliana and Carla explore how the League’s century-long, nonpartisan mission to educate and empower voters remains a lifeline in today’s polarized political climate. They discuss what it takes to engage new voters, combat misinformation, and build the next generation of women leaders ready to take the reins of democracy. The message is clear: change doesn’t just happen just in the streets - it happens at the ballot box too.

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