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.

Riverside County Sheriff Accountablity Coalition

Sheriff Accountability Coalition Mission Statement 

Coalition members include ACLU of Southern California, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Starting Over, Starting Over Strong and LWV Riverside.

We are a diverse group of Riverside County residents and organizations calling on our Riverside County Board of Supervisors to provide much-needed accountability for the Riverside Sheriff’s Office.

LWVMO Delegation to 2024 US Convention
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Missouri sent an active delegation to the 2024 LWVUS Convention Turn Up & Turn Out in Washington, D.C.  By a vote of 843-3, the convention reaffirmed the League’s commitment to fight for reproductive rights and justice and against disinformati

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Learning To Identify Misinformation and Disinformation

By Patty MacLeish and Aviva Schneider

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Guest Editorial of March 14, 2024 by Patty MacLeish

Let There Be Light!

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Action Alerts

Social Policy on our Radar--Censorship in PA Schools

The League advocates for issues but does not support or oppose any candidates for office. Every League Board of Directors at each level is required to have a non-partisan policy. The League does not have a single policy that covers all Leagues. A link to the nonpartisan policy of the LWV of the Cooperstown area is available on our website.

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Last night, a US Supreme Court majority opinion was leaked in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

 

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Event Date: 
02/26/2022 - 9:00am
Event location: 

Vermillion City Council Chambers

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Event Date: 
02/05/2022 - 10:00am
Event location: 

The HUB at Southeast Technical Institute

Legislative Coffees are an opportunity to interact with your local legislators by asking them questions regarding current legislation. Legislators from districts 6, 11 and 15 have been invited to the Feb.

LWVNYS Students Inside Albany

Students Inside Albany
In 2026 the conference will be held from May 17-20. Applications are now open.

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