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.

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Guest Editorial of March 14, 2024 by Patty MacLeish

Let There Be Light!

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

WISDOM community listening session
Event Date: 
11/12/2025 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

State Capitol - North Hearing Room

Protect Due Process LWV
Event Date: 
11/11/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

ONLINE - Zoom

Immigrants make Connecticut strong & everyone deserves due process and humane treatment regardless of immigration status. Join us for a Power Hour to demand that Connecticut takes action and protects our immigrant community during the upcoming special session.

Protect Due Process LWV
Event Date: 
11/06/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

ONLINE - Zoom

Immigrants make Connecticut strong & everyone deserves due process and humane treatment regardless of immigration status. Join us for a Power Hour to demand that Connecticut takes action and protects our immigrant community during the upcoming special session.

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