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Volunteer Appreciation Week 2025

Volunteer Appreciation Week April 2025 with raised hands graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in April 2025.

News

Volunteers are the heart and soul of any volunteer organization, and the League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) is no exception.

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

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.

Submitted by Alachua County in April 2025.

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...

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2025.

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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

Submitted by Alachua County in March 2025.

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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.

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League of Women Voters Responds to Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement

LWV and LWVNJ Responds to the Arrest of Newark Mayor Ras Baraka outside an ICE detention facility.

The Equal Rights Amendment is the Law of the Land

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Blog Post

The Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) is the 28th Amendment to the United States Constitution, which protects the equality of rights under the law regardless of sex. While the ERA is fully ratified and was recognized by a US President as the law of the land, it has yet to be officially published in the Constitution. Advocates were instrumental in achieving constitutional sex equality and will be instrumental in ensuring its enforcement. Today, we need the ERA printed in the Constitution where it rightfully belongs.

Democracy Maine Files Suit to Release Federal Government Grant Funding

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement

Federal Court Rules in Favor of Voters in North Carolina Post-Election Disenfranchisement Case

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Public Statement

Staying True to Nonpartisanship in a Divisive Political Climate

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in May 2025.

Blog Post

At our core, nonpartisanship is not just a policy — it’s a bedrock principle that defines who we are at the League of Women Voters. As a membership organization committed to empowering voters and defending democracy, we do not support or oppose political parties or candidates.

Our focus has always been, and will continue to be, on the issues that matter to our communities: ensuring fair elections, protecting voting rights, and strengthening our democratic institutions.

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