Citizen’s Right to Know/Citizen Participation

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WYCD Action Alert: Call your legislators re: firing of federal employees

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2025.

Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is related to the decision to limit the funding that research universities and hospitals that has halted some research and made all researchers unsure of their ability to deliver the improved, safe, and effective evaluations and treatments they promised to the government and to the American people.

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Submit testimony for HB 7125: Tell the GAE Committee voters need clear explanations on the ballot for proposed changes in town charters

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Submitted by Connecticut in March 2025.

Action Alerts

Voters deserve clear information when asked to vote on major changes in their town or city government. Please join us in submitting written testimony before March 7 in favor of Raised House Bill 7125. And if you ever voted on a ballot question about changing your town or city charter that used vague or confusing language, please mention it in your testimony.

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Light for our Democracy gathering

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2025.

Event Date: 
03/04/2025 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Corner of Main St. & University Ave.

Tuesday, March 4th, marks the President’s Address to Congress. Meanwhile, We the People will host community gatherings at state capitols, city halls, town halls, and public gathering spaces across the country, to bring people together in reflection, action, and solidarity. In Gainesville, we'll be gathering with other community on Mar. 4 at 4 p.m. on the corner of Main St. and University Ave. Please consider joining us to come together for the health of our democracy, the future of our nation, and the well-being of all its people.

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WYCD Action Alert: Light for our Democracy gathering on Mar. 4 at 4 p.m.

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2025.

Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages you and members of the public to join LWVAC and other community gathering on Mar. 4 at 4 p.m. at Main St. and University Ave. to bring people together in reflection, action, and solidarity. History has shown us that change happens when people come together. Please consider joining us to come together for the health of our democracy, the future of our nation, and the well-being of all its people.

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WYCD Action Alert: Call your legislators re: threat to NIH funding

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is related to the decision to limit the funding that research universities and hospitals that has halted some research and made all researchers unsure of their ability to deliver the improved, safe, and effective evaluations and treatments they promised to the government and to the American people.

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WYCD Action Alert: Feb. 28 Economic Blackout Day

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Action Alerts

This "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages participation in the Feb. 28 Economic Blackout Day by not making purchases from large corporations on Feb. 28.

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WYCD Action Alert: Daily calls re: the SAVE Act

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Action Alerts

This "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages daily calls to your legislators to object to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

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Feb. 19 Meeting Summary

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Meeting Summary for Feb. 19th, 2025

Feb 19, 2025, 12:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada). Mr. Dash is not a lawyer, and his presentation should not be considered legal advice. Additionally, his presentation is intended for the League of Women Voters and those in attendance at the Zoom meeting and should not be distributed to the media.

Quick recap

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President's Message, February 2025

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

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Dear Members,

To me, the most important thing in life is personal growth. Challenges are difficult. They are also the best opportunity for personal growth. In reality, there are few things that we can control in our lives. We’re just along for the ride as events unfold.

What we can control is our attitudes and behavior. I choose to live each day with the joy of each sunrise and an open heart. And I choose to take thoughtful actions every day that are in keeping with what is right, without regard to outcome.

The LWVAC is a golden opportunity for the life path I have chosen. I am grateful...

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WYCD Action Alert: Call your legislators about the U.S. Treasury Department breach of personal identifiable information

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is related to the U.S. Treasury Department's breach of personal identifiable information. Call your legislators and ask for answers. Keep your messages laser focused. Some suggested questions are provided. Please use some or all these questions or any others of your own choosing. Choose a couple questions for today, use others in the next couple days.

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