Berrien & Cass Counties

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Berrien & Cass Counties

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization that protects and expands voting rights and ensures everyone is represented in our democracy. The League neither endorses nor opposes candidates or political parties. We empower voters and defend democracy through advocacy and education. Membership is open to men and women at least 16 years of age.

The Berrien/Cass League serves people in Berrien/Cass Counties.

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LWVBCC Current Newsletter

November 2024 Newsletter

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LWV Make your voice heard - Support these Legislative Initiatives

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in November 2024.

News

LWV urgers you to contact your elected officials to support legislation that stands up for your values. Take action on these crucial pieces of legislation.

Speak up on the issues that matter!

URGENT: Ask President Biden to ensure the Equal Rights Amendment is published!
Support the expansion of voting rights!
Tell your senators to enshrine sex-based equality by affirming the Equal Rights Amendment as part of our Constitution!
Urge Congress to address the climate crisis and protect our youth!
Asking Congress to decrease the influence of dark money with the DISCLOSE Act!
Demand that Congress end voter discrimination and support the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!
Demand bipartisan cooperation on voting rights!

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in November 2024.

Event Date:

12/02/2024 - 10:00am

Event location:

at the home of Mary Beth Mullenholz

Join us for the discussion of "An Unfinished Love Story" by Doris Kerns Goodwin.

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in November 2024.

Event Date:

12/04/2024 - 9:00am to 5:00pm

Event location:

Central United Methodist Church

LWVMI invites you to join the Promote the Vote (PTV) coalition in Lansing for a lobby day in support of the Michigan Voting Rights Act (MIVRA) on Wednesday, December 4, 9am-5pm.

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in November 2024.

Event Date:

12/07/2024 - 3:00pm to 5:00pm

Event location:

the Home of Kyra Walsh and John Kilbourne

You are cordially invited to

The League of Women Voters Berrien & Cass Counties

2024 Holiday Party

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in April 2024.

Action Alerts

The National Popular Vote(NPV) guarantees that the electoral college and the presidency will be won by the candidate who wins the most popular votes in all 50 states and DC. When enacted, NPV will apply the concept of “one person, one vote” to our presidential elections, making every voter politically relevant in every presidential election for the first time. LWVMI supports House Bill 4156 and Senate Bill 126, which would add Michigan’s 15 electoral votes to a growing number of states supporting National Popular Vote.

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in November 2024.

News

LWVBCC MembersA note about our book choices and sites for 2025:

January 13 – The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams – at the home of Faith Schoon
February 24 – Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker J. Palmer – Niles Public Library
April 7 – James by Percival Everett at the home of Barbara Starke
May 19 – That Librarian by Amanda Jones at the home of Judy Scully
June 30 – John Lewis: A Life by David Greenberg – Bridgman Public Library

You are invited to join us for these book discussions.

Enjoy these great books,
Faith Schoon

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in November 2024.

Event Date:

11/14/2024 - 6:00pm

Event location:

Bridgman Public Library - Community Room

The League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties presentation on "Election and Implications for Foreign Policy" by Ambassador John R. Nay. To view the recording of this presentation Click here - Passcode is - s*704J^Y

Recording Summary

LWVCC discussed the potential impact of President Trump's foreign policy on international relations, particularly with regards to the US's relationships with its neighbors, Canada, Mexico, and Cuba, as well as the geopolitical implications of the US election on NATO and Russia. They also touched on the ongoing issues between China and the 9-dash line in the South China Sea, the challenges and potential solutions for the US-Israel relationship, and the accomplishments of the previous administration in foreign affairs. Lastly, they discussed the influence of ambassadors, the potential effects of Elon Musk's satellite control over Taiwan and Ukraine, and the potential economic consequences of tariffs.

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in March 2024.

Action Alerts

The League of Women Voters of Michigan urges the passage of SB 669 and SB 670 that would make the Legislature and the Governor subject to the Freedom of Information Act.

Submitted by Berrien & Cass Counties in December 2023.

Action Alerts

The League of Women Voters of Michigan urges our members to contact their elected officials in Lansing to pass House Bills 4156 and 4440. Doing so will give the Compact 220 of the 270 electoral college votes needed to implement the National Popular Vote.

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LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

Officers and Board

Faith Schoon - President

Beverly Gray - Vice-President

Woodie Bennett - Secretary

Merrily Smith - Corresponding Secretary

John & Carla Ripley - Treasurer & Communications Coordinator

Mike Schnable - Member-at-large

Audrey Lester - sabbatical

Mary Beth Mullenholz

Dorothy Parker

Charmae Sanders

Amy Scrima

Barbara Starke

Kyra Walsh

Melissa Clapper - Consultant

League of Women Voters ^®
of Berrien & Cass Counties

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Berrien & Cass Counties

Welcome to the League of Women Voters of Berrien and Cass Counties

Learn more about the League

Berrien & Cass Counties

BECAUSE DEMOCRACY IS NOT A SPECTATOR SPORT!

LWVBCC Current Newsletter

LWV Make your voice heard - Support these Legislative Initiatives

LWVBCC Book Club

LWVMI invites you to join the Promote the Vote on Dec 4th at the State Capitol

LWVBCC 2024 Holiday Party

LWVMI ACTION ALERT - National Popular Vote in Lame Duck Session

Book Choices and Locations January – June 2025

LWVBCC MembersA note about our book choices and sites for 2025:

PRESENTATION ON ELECTION AND IMPLICATIONS FOR FOREIGN POLICY

LWV MI ACTION ALERT: Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

LWV MI Encourage Passage of Michigan House Bills 4156 and 4440

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Officers and Board

League of Women Voters ^® of Berrien & Cass Counties

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