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How To Be An Effective Advocate

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in July 2019.

Blog Post

In February, we held our Advocacy Training, where Hilary Denk and Audra Wilson talked about best practices in advocacy and engagement with elected officials and others you seek to influence and educate.

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Immigration Issues: Myths and Realities

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in July 2019.

Blog Post

On November 29, 2018, the League of Women Voters sponsored Immigration: Myths and Realities held at the Downers Grove Public Library. Follow this link to view the video of the informative presentation.

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Graduated Rate Income Tax (GRIT) A Fairer Way to Tax: Does Illinois Need a Graduated Rate/Fairer Income Tax?

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in July 2019.

News

The League of Women Voters of Illinois supports a Graduated Rate/Fair income tax system. Under one graduated tax model, a Graduated Rate/Fair Income Tax would bring in about $2.4 billion more in annual state revenue and a reduced tax for 94% of taxpayers.

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Letter to The Editor

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in July 2019.

News

Dear Editor: The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that the proliferation of semi-automatic assault weapons and high-capacity ammo clips is a major health and safety threat.

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Letter to The Editor

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in July 2019.

News

Dear Editor: The fight for a fair tax in Illinois is gaining momentum, thanks to a groundswell of support from small business owners, people of faith, public servants, service providers, everyday taxpayers and legislators. They know that a fair tax is what Illinois needs.

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