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.

to-go coffee cup featuring handwritten words Districts 6, 11 & 15 on a blue background beside details of Feb 5 2022 South Dakota legislative coffee in Sioux Falls
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.

Chua book cover Political Tribes
Research & Studies

LWV Cooperstown Area's  Long-Term Reducing Polarization Project

 
LWVNYS Students Inside Albany

Students Inside Albany
Pauline (Polly) Kennedy and Ava Calhoun were named the 2024 recipients of the Students Inside Albany Scholarship.

League of Women Voters

Issues for Emphasis are adopted by our grassroots members during Program Planning.

The League and local leaders encourage a YES vote on At-Large Districts in white and gold text on a purple background
News

The League and local leaders encourage a YES vote on At-Large Districts. Disinformation FALSELY claiming that the NAACP and Black local leaders are opposed to at-large districts have arrived in mail boxes. Again.

Yes on 4 Get Out the Vote graphic
Event Date: 
10/31/2024 - 4:00pm to 11/05/2024 - 8:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV for the Get Out the Vote Phonebank as we make dials to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban!
We will be making calls across Florida to talk to voters about supporting Amendment 4 and inviting them to vote to have their voice heard. No experience is necessary and our team will be providing you with training and materials during the event. The time to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban is NOW, join us as we make history!

Yes on 4 Get Out the Vote graphic
Event Date: 
11/04/2024 - 10:30am to 11/05/2024 - 6:30pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV in Gainesville for our Get Out the Vote Canvass as we go door-to-door to end Florida’s extreme abortion ban! We will be going door to door in Gainesville to talk to voters about supporting Amendment 4 and inviting them to vote at their assigned polling location.. Multiple shifts are available. No experience is necessary and our team will be providing you with training and materials during the event.

Yes on 4 Get Out the Early Vote Graphic
Event Date: 
11/02/2024 - 6:00pm to 11:00pm
Event location: 

How Bazar

Join Yes on 4 and LWV at UF’s Crowd Canvass at the How Bazar Night Market! We are seeking volunteers to join our table to reach fellow Gators about supporting Amendment 4 and ENDING Florida’s Extreme Abortion Ban. No experience is necessary, training will be provided!

Please join us for a very important state-wide study on creating a State League position on Reparations for Black Americans.

Citizens Right to Know Spanish Language Program graphic
Event Date: 
10/24/2024 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event location: 

Matheson History Museum

LWVAC is partnering with the Matheson History Museum and the Latina Women’s League to present the a Spanish-language educat

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