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In these trying times, it will take us all to have a future based on justice, our Constitution, and the power of an informed electorate. After 100 years of pushing forward, the League is not willing to stop now.

Please Vote!  Exercise your most fundamental right as a United States Citizen because:

"Democracy is NOT a spectator sport."

We encourage you to sign up with the League of Women Voters for current news releases and blog postings. (Newsroom Link)  (Please note: The following statements are non-partisan as candidates are now elected officials. Our resistance is based on our national positions, not political parties.)

• LWV Declares United States in a Constitutional Crisis
• League of Women Voters, Lawyers’ Committee, NAACP, and Equal Justice Society File Brief Opposing Executive Order Attacking Birthright Citizenship
• How to Support the Immigrant Community
• Reflection on the Election: We Will Speak Up and Speak Out 
  

Get Ready to Vote!

Helpful Links from your local League here. More advice at Vote411.org (The LWVUS sponsored voting info site), Riley County Elections website,  and your local county clerk! Check here.

 Upcoming Event:  Dinner with League:  Legislative Wrap-Up.  Thursday, May 1,  at 6:30 (6pm Dinner)

 You and your guests are welcome to join our League of Women Voters of Manhattan-Riley County for good food, an engaging conversation and connection with each other!

Topic:  Legislative Wrap-up.  We will hear from some of our Kansas Legislators as they sum up the results of the 2025 Legislative Session. 

WHEN:  Thursday, May 1, 2025 (Usually the first Thursday of the month. )  at 6:30 (6pm Dinner)

• WHERE: Prairie Star Restaurant, Meadowlark Hills, 2121 Meadowlark Road, Manhattan, KS

• MENU: To be announced. BA Prairie Star Bar open for your convenience.

• COST:  $15 for Meal by cash or check to LWVMRC. Reservations needed.

• Please RSVP by emailing  lwv.manhattanks [at] gmail.com by April 29th (Tuesday prior to the meeting.)

• No Charge if attending Presentation Only.

 We look forward to seeing you.

 Important!  Free Public Forum.  Immigration Law:  Essential Information to Protect Immigrant Families. Saturday, May 10th, 1:00-3:00 PM

Announcement from Indivisible MHK: On Saturday, May 10th, Indivisible MHK along withthe League of Women Voters of Manhattan/Riley County, the American Association of University Women - Manhattan Branch, and the Manhattan Area Resettlement Team (MART) will host a public forum on the Immigration law and how we can support our immigrant communities during the current Constitutional crisis.  [This presentation].... is designed to inform the general public about immigration law and provides essential information on how to protect our immigrant families. 

What: Public Forum: Immigration Law: Essential Information to Protect Immigrants Families

Who:  Prof. Kirby Tyrrell, Associate Professor of Law, Washburn University School of Law.   Director of  Family Justice and Immigration Clinic at Washburn Law School. (See link above for much more information.)

Where: Douglass Center Annex (the old school building)

Date/Time:  Saturday, May 10th from 1:00 - 3:00 PM. 

Additional Information from Indivisible MHK: Spanish language translation will be provided.  We kindly ask that you include an announcement about this program in your church bulletins, in memos to the teaching staff of 383 and Manhattan Catholic Schools, and related social service agencies that serve immigrant communities. 

This presentation is intended for the general public/allies to help build support structures in Manhattan for our immigrant communities.  It is not designed to answer specific legal issues of individual immigrants.  

Don't forget to visit the Kansas Statehouse to see the new Suffragist memorial, "Rebel Women." This is first work by a woman artist in the Kansas Statehouse. The artist, Phyllis Garibay-Coon is a Manhattan resident.  Congratulations, Ms. Garibay-Coon. More here.

League News

 In the Spotlight:  League of Women Voters Encourages Student Participation Ahead of Voter Registration Deadline

From KKSU Website:  

Thank you, Donna, for your excellent advice, to Andrew Smith Multi-Media News Director KKSU-TV for the invitation,  and to Delany and Cadence for your support!

In Memory of Bob and Jan Kruh

We are forever grateful to the legacies of Bob and Jan Kruh. Their leadership and generosity for the League of Women Voters of Manhattan-Riley County was unbounded. Our thanks to the Kruh  family for designating our organization for memorial contributions. 

(Donation information: Click Red Donate button or here. Thank you.)

 Please Remember to Pay your Annual Dues online or by mail.  Thank you for making all our programs possible, and reaching out to new members.  (Use the Join/Renew button above.)

 LWVK information is available on our website.

Other Online Links to stay informed:

The Kansas Reflector - you can subscribe to have an email update sent to your inbox daily 

 Legiscan - a national tracking site for legislative actions both at the national and state levels

The link to the new 2025 Kansas Legislature site will allow you to access and watch in real time or you can also watch later as all committee meetings are recorded.

 All League Events are free and open to the public

More Information About Our Area?

Be sure to check out our blog for current observer reports on the USD 383 Board of Education meetings and the Riley County Law Board meetings.  

Who we are:

What are current League Priorities?

The League of Women Voters of Manhattan-Riley County Supports Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (LWVUS Policy Statement) (Definitions)

LWVKansas Legislative Priorities

LWVUS Positions and Priorities:  At the National Level  The LWVMRC is part of the League of Women Voters of the United States.  Our positions and policies are informed by careful study and are agreed upon by the League members at local, state, and national levels. A complete description of our national positions, Imact on Issues, is available Here.