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Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters opposes Amendment One

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David Forbes | 04/04/2012

The League of Women Voters doesn't usually endorse political positions, but the local chapter has released a statement condemning Amendment One, noting "passage of the amendment could affect the families of any unmarried partners."

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Flooded with interest: Water-system forum attracts more than 200 *UPDATED with video*

Caitlin Byrd | 02/14/2012

A sacred topic attracted more than 200 people who crammed into the pews of Grace Covenant Presbyterian Church on Monday night: the Asheville water system. Hosted by the Asheville-Buncombe League of Women Voters (and co-sponsored by Mountain Xpress and Urban News), the Feb. 13 forum served as an informational session to the public about the water system, its history and its possible future. These are the highlights.

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Local Matters: League of Women Voters City Council candidate forum

Steve Shanafelt and David Forbes | 10/20/2011

In this edition of the Mountain Xpress' local news podcast, reporter David Forbes talks about the performances of the six City Council candidate at the recent League of Women Voters forum.

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Redistricting, gerrymandering and power

Karen Oelschlaeger | 06/27/2011

“Let’s be candid: this is all about power.” Those were the words of Bob Orr, executive director of North Carolinians for Constitutional Law and a former North Carolina gubernatorial candidate and Supreme Court Judge. Orr was one of three speakers to address the 50 to 60 people who attended the free screening of the documentary film, Gerrymandering, at UNC Asheville’s Reuter Center June 16.

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The candidates speak: Video of the League of Women Voters Forum ***UPDATED***

Jake Frankel, Michael Muller and Margaret Williams | 10/14/2010

The League of Women Voters just celebrated its 90th birthday, and here in Asheville, celebrating means doing what they always do at election time: host a candidate forum. On Tuesday, Oct. 12, that's just what happened. This post contains video of the entire forum and Twitter dispatches from Xpress staffers Jake Frankel and Michael Muller.

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We need to talk

Nelda Holder | 08/27/2008

Forum failure leaves key Parkside questions unaddressed

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Judge for yourselves in this court series

Nelda Holder | 04/11/2007

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League of Women Voters will hold Aug. 17 kick-off party

David Forbes | 08/10/2012

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League of Women Voters forum on Asheville's water system Feb 13th

Bill Rhodes | 02/05/2012

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League of Women Voters marks Bill of Rights Day

David Forbes | 12/16/2011

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20th Annual YWCA Tribute to Women of Influence (TWIN) event (video)

Jeff Fobes | 09/26/2011

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League of Women Voters hosts City Council candidate meet and greet on Tuesday, Sept. 20

Margaret Williams | 08/17/2011

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