Citizen Rights

Citizen Rights

Democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government. Governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public records accessible.

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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action covers the following action topics: 1) Protests 2) Environmental Protection Advisory Committee survey 3) Scientists fleeing Florida 4) Addressing the climate is survival, not politics.

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.

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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action covers the following action topics: 1) Oppose the dismantling of research 2) Bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back

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.

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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...

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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action covers the following action topics: 1) Public health 2) Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia deportation 3) Freedom of speech 4) Protests at Tesla site continue, Saturday, 10am - noon.

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.

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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is related to clean energy tax credits. After the Inflation Reduction Act was implemented, the U.S. reported more than $315 billion in clean energy investments in 2024. Now, financial disbursements have been suspended. Solar and wind are the fastest and least expensive sources of energy production. Contact your Legislators with questions and/or to let them know how you feel and why.

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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages you to call Senators Reed and Wicker and thank them for requesting an investigation into the national security breach by use of the Signal app.

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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages all voters to call their Florida legislators to express opposition to Florida bills SB 1414 and HB 1381 which further restrict voting access.

Rally for Reproductive Freedom April 4 2025
Event Date: 
04/04/2025 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Henderson Lawn

Today's message focuses on the intergenerational rally for reproductive rights sponsored by the student organization, Reproductive Rights at Virginia Tech, and co-sponsored by Our Bodies Our Choice.

Virginians for Reproductive Freedom
Event Date: 
04/03/2025 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Join Virginians for Reproductive Freedom Power Hour: the first of many monthly webinars where VRF will share reproductive updates, explore important topics with key speakers, and offer mini trainings to help you enhance your organizing skills.

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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages all voters to call their Florida legislators to express opposition to Florida bills SB 420 and HB 1571, another attempt at preemption.

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