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League's Stand on H-3
Pay Equity Seminar
President's Notes (Anne Lee)
Power
League Updates - Election Laws, Education
Akamai Strategist For Sale
Meet Kris Nowell: 1986 Legislative Aide
League Business Network
League Local News - Hawaii County (Doris Spafford)
League Local News - Honolulu (Dorothy Lum)
League Local News - Kauai (Althea McCleery)
New State Board Member
Balancing Act
State Council - May 16-17, 1986 in Honolulu

"Power"

The League of Women Voters is given an "honest" portrayal in the new film "Power", according to a memo from the National League of Women Voters. "Power", which was shown in Honolulu theatres recently, stars Richard Gere and Julie Christie and it depicts the media consultant's powerful role in American politics.

The League memo relates, "...the portrayal of the 'Ohio League of Women Voters' debate... maintained the LWV's reputation for fairness to the candidates in the debate process. Without giving away the plot, we can divulge that our role as 'honest broker' for the debates is emphasized by the appearance of the third party candidate in his moment of honesty and histrionics." The memo states, "...we like the film for the issues it raises..."

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