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The Independent Women's Organization of Greater New Orleans region (IWO) is an organization dedicated to promoting the issues and candidates of the Democratic Party.

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Join our community of over 400+ women at the Independent Women’s Organization! The founders of IWO were women of action. In its first decade of existence, members registered over 4000 new voters, provided canvassing for their candidates, and worked to end intimidation tactics at the polls. IWO became an official organization in 1946, hoping to exert a consistent positive influence on city politics and we continue that legacy today!

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IWO members take their endorsements very seriously and are reflective of the full membership's participation. The organization may endorse candidates or issues by a 60% vote of the members in good standing present at the endorsement meeting.

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IWO Issues Endorsements for November 8th Elections
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The Independent Women’s Organization Congratulates Unopposed Candidates
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - Since 1939, the Independent Women’s Organization has worked for reform in the areas of government and education, and promoted racial integration, voting rights and women's rights. IWO would like to congratulate the candidates who qualified

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IWO Issues Endorsement for March 26 Election
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NEW ORLEANS, LA - At its endorsement meeting held on February 22, 2022, the Independent Women’s Organization (IWO) issued its endorsement for Lisa Ray Diggs for Clerk of Second City Court.

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Today’s IWO Annual Luncheon was an amazing experience. Shoutout to our IWO Program Committee Chair, Tiffaney Bradley, for all of her hard work. Also, special thanks to our keynote speaker Rebecca Tong who traveled all the way from Kansas to be
Today’s IWO Annual Luncheon was an amazing experience. Shoutout to our IWO Program Committee Chair, Tiffaney Bradley, for all of her hard work. Also, special thanks to our keynote speaker Rebecca Tong who traveled all the way from Kansas to be
Today’s IWO Annual Luncheon was an amazing experience. Shoutout to our IWO Program Committee Chair, Tiffaney Bradley, for all of her hard work. Also, special thanks to our keynote speaker Rebecca Tong who traveled all the way from Kansas to be