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.

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.

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

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Action Alerts

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

Act Now for Reproductive Freedom in VA
Event Date: 
09/21/2025 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Event location: 

Blacksburg Community Center

Get informed about Virginia's Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom and how you can help secure its passage. Take action by writing letters to first-time voters and urging them to vote for candidates who support their values.

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Action Alerts

CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: 1) Legislative Delegation Town Hall 2) GRU Referendum 3) Fed troops in cities 4) Release Epstein files

Why the Census matters
Blog Post

What's Going on with the U.S. Census?

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Event Date: 
09/16/2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

Benedictine University

 You are invited to attend an exclusive pre-screening of the award-wining documentary, A Binding Truth.

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