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.

Non-Partisan Policy

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.

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in May 2022.

News

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

Submitted by South Dakota in February 2022.

Event Date:

02/26/2022 - 9:00am

Event location:

Vermillion City Council Chambers

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

Submitted by South Dakota in February 2022.

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.

Students Inside Albany
In 2025 the conference will be held from May 18-21. Applications are now open.

Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport

Submitted by The Cape Cod Area in September 2025.

Blog Post

Many people are alarmed about the risks to democracy that are being driven by the current presidential administration and want to know what they can do about it. We would like this presentation to focus on actions that your organizations are taki

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2025.

Action Alerts

Urgent! SC Senate Bill S.323 is an extreme abortion ban that would severely limit the personal freedom of those who are pregnant as well as criminalizing health care providers. Call your Senator—and Senate Majority Leader Massey—NOW about this dangerous ban currently being fast-tracked through the SC Senate.

Submitted by Alachua County in September 2025.

Action Alerts

CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: 1) GRU referendum 2) Office of Sustainability 3) Militarization of cities 4) Garcia deportation 5) Support the CDC, reverse MAHA 6) Stabilize the Social Security Office 7) Keep drinking water safe 8) Release the Epstein files

Submitted by California in September 2025.

Action Alerts

Democracy is under threat, and SJR 1 (Wiener) is California’s shield: it rescinds open calls for an Article V Constitutional Convention to protect safety, health, family, and voting rights. Stand with the League—tell your Assemblymember to vote YES on SJR 1.

Submitted by Alachua County in August 2025.

Action Alerts

CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: 1) Mill Creek Sink Petition 2) Alligator Alcatraz Shutdown Support 3) Voting Accessibility 4) Release Epstein files

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Citizen Rights

Citizen Rights

Non-Partisan Policy

SUPREME COURT LEAK ON ROE V WADE

Vermillion Legislative Cracker Barrel - Feb. 26

Sioux Falls Legislative Coffee - Districts 6, 11 & 15

Students Inside Albany and Youth Programs

Democracy is Not a Spectator Sport

Extreme abortion ban hearing scheduled for Oct. 1

WYCD Action Alert for 09.06.25

Urge Your Assemblymember – Vote YES on SJR 1!

WYCD Action Alert for 08.30.25

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