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LWVAC logo and what you can do in white text plus WYCD in yellow text on a purple background
News

LWVAC is launching a "What You Can Do" (WYCD) campaign where we share a series of action plans. With so much happening on the national stage, these action plans are intended to encourage you to respond to the daily breach of the rule of law and the separation of powers. Read more about this campaign...

To receive the What You Can Do actions directly, please email info [at] lwv-alachua.org with "What You Can Do" in the subject line. Request to be added to the email list. Messages come out about once a week.

photo collage of the 2025 civics challenge
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LWV of Alachua County was proud to sponsor the eighth annual Alachua County Civics Challenge hosted by Alachua County Public Schools. After seven rounds of competition, Lincoln Middle School was declared the winner. Thanks to all of the sponsors and volunteers who made this event so successful. And congratulations to all of the students!

Janice holding sunflower
Blog Post

I have great news! Two new members, Jennifer Hoover and Suzanna Smith, have stepped up to restart our Education Committee! Also, Emmy Scott, a Santa Fe College chapter member, has stepped into the Hospitality Chair position. Now, here is our updated needs list...

Volunteer Appreciation Week April 2025 with raised hands graphic
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Volunteers are the heart and soul of any volunteer organization, and the League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) is no exception.

Oak Hammock Meeting - Trump's tariffs: facts and falsities
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A recording of the April 8th Oak Hammock Meeting is now available. Professor Amanda Phalin, of the UF Warrington College of Business discussed, "Trump's tariffs: facts and falsities".

FUMC Remember Hope Concert Graphic
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LWVAC was proud to be among the community partners for First United Methodist Church's "Remember Hope" concert celebrating the 200th anniversary of Alachua County through our shared history of civil rights, women's suffrage, LGBTQ+, veterans, and all those who struggle for equality and to be seen in North Central Florida. LWVAC President Janice Garry attended and spoke at the event...

Stop Gun Violence road sign with a cloudy background
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The League of Women Voters of Alachua County's Gun Violence Prevention and Safety Committee has been awarded a $9,800 grant to help thwart the rising numbers of gun-related deaths. The project is a community awareness campaign with a goal to prevent firearm suicide and unintentional firearm death and injury by focusing on safe gun storage.

Research & Studies

LWVAC has conducted a comprehensive report on firearm deaths and injuries in Alachua County. Concern about gun violence has become top of mind for many national, state and local organizations. Alachua County has been relying on data from a variety of sources such as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and local law enforcement. Some state and national data are included for context.

Oak Hammock Meeting - Constitutional Change Through the Lens of the ERA
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A recording of the March 11 Oak Hammock Meeting is now available. Danaya Wright, a professor of Constitutional Law at the UF Levin College of Law, discusses amending the U.S. Constitution and the Equal Rights Amendment.

Janice holding sunflower
Blog Post

Hello, Democracy supporters!

I hope that each of you has received the "What You Can Do" email messages. They are created by a League team with the intent of giving League members and the broad community simple actions we can take EVERY DAY to object to the anti-democratic and questionably legal activities going on in our national government. Share them with your networks. If anybody would like to be added to the email list, send their name and email address to...

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