Individual Liberties

Individual Liberties

Oppose major threats to basic constitutional rights.

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Event Date: 
06/17/2023 - 5:00pm to 9:00pm
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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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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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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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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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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Event Date: 
09/21/2022 - 3:30pm

Recently, Governor McMaster has signed into law 2 bills that impact children and restrict access to healthcare. The “Save Women’s Sports Act” bans transgender students from playing girls’ or women’s sports in public schools and colleges. The “Medical Acts and Diversity Act” allows medical providers to deny services based on religious beliefs to people, including LGBTQ people.

Sponsored by the LWV of Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area, this panel presentation will clarify the difference between facts and misinformation and enhance understanding of the complexities of gender and sexual identity, particularly as they relate to personal and political issues.

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