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Individual Liberties

Oppose major threats to basic constitutional rights.

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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.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Eliminating Voting Barriers One ID at a Time! We hope you left the conversation with a better understanding of voter ID requirements, the barriers voters can face and the resources available to help. If you weren’t able to attend, or if you want to revisit anything we discussed, don’t worry! We’re sharing the resources from the webinar below.

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 DEI DISCUSSION GROUP

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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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LWV-WC President's statement: The US Supreme Court has eliminated the constitutional right to an abortion, overturning Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. While we thought this was coming, there was still hope. Now the hurt is real and severe . . . I would like to remind you of the LWVUS position on reproductive rights.

LWV of Hamilton-Wenham Presents Ruth Bader Ginsburg - I Dissent - Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 PM at Hamilton-Wenham Public Library
Event Date: 
05/25/2022 - 6:30pm
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Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Ruth Bader Ginsburg “I Dissent”
A One-Woman Show with Sheryl Faye

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:30-8 p.m.

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Supporting Reproductive Rights Thursday, April 7 at the State House.
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