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Gun Violence Must Cease

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2023.

News

Vice President Gwendolyn Saffo represented LWVAC at Gainesville's Choose Peace Gun Violence Prevention Summit. This is her summary and recommendations for LWVAC action to support the City's efforts to reduce gun violence in Gainesville and our surrounding communities.

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Volunteer Opportunity: National Voter Registration Day at SFC

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Submitted by Alachua County in August 2023.

Event Date: 
Sep 20 2023 11:00 am to 01:00 pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College Northwest Campus

LWV of Alachua County is honoring National Voter Registration Day (September 19th) on September 20th with a table at the Santa Fe College Constitution Week Civics Fair.

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Volunteer Opportunity: National Voter Registration Day at the Library

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Submitted by Alachua County in August 2023.

Event Date: 
Sep 16 2023 10:00 am to 04:00 pm
Event location: 

Headquarters Library

LWV of Alachua County is honoring National Voter Registration Day (September 19th) on September 16th with a table at the Headquarters Library in Downtown Gainesville.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Journey to Juneteenth Freedom Fest

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Submitted by Alachua County in May 2023.

Event Date: 
Jun 17 2023 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Event location: 

Bo Diddley Plaza

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water (RTCW) and the Amendme

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President's Message, May 2023

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Submitted by Alachua County in May 2023.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
Our league is concluding our fiscal and administrative year this month with two asks of our members...

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LWV of Florida To Support Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion

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Submitted by Alachua County in May 2023.

News

A coalition entitled “Floridians Protecting Freedom” launched a citizen-led ballot initiative campaign to give women the right to seek abortions up to viability.

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Environmental Racism & Empowering Communities: Grappling with Racism, Bias & Discrimination in the South Bay

Submitted by Torrance Area in April 2023.

Event Date: 
Apr 27 2023 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Torrance High Library

Racism, Discrimination and Bias are part of the fabric of the founding and development of the South Bay.

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Oppose Transgender Bans: S.623 Changes to Birth Certificates; S.627 Gender Identity

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2023.

Action Alerts

The Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee is considering two bills that will ban gender-affirming care and restrict individual rights. The rights to control our own bodies and personal health care decisions are fundamental to our health, dignity, and freedom.

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ATTENTION: Changes to Rules for Gathering at Florida Capitol

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2023.

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We are calling your attention to a new rule established by the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) rule that went into effect on March 1st. This rule drastically limits the use of the Florida Capitol building and grounds for citizens and various groups by requiring events hosted by citizens and groups to be in agreement with a state agency’s mission.

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Constitutional Vote Outcome - Thanks for Voting

Submitted by Manhattan/Riley County in October 2022.

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