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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Event Date: 
06/18/2024 - 5:15pm to 6:15pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Event Date: 
06/11/2024 - 5:15pm to 6:15pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Event Date: 
06/18/2024 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Join us for a memorable evening at the historic Hippodrome Theater, where we'll host a special film screening, followed by drinks at their cozy basement bar!

June Super Saturday
Event Date: 
06/22/2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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To achieve the League's vision of a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate, LWV advocates on issues like voting rights as

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Dear Members,
Let’s call May “Motivation Month.” (I love alliteration!) There’s a lot to motivate us in May, both sticks and carrots. Let’s start with carrots.

On May 23 at 6 p.m. we will be having our Annual Meeting for the first time since COVID. Hurrah! We’ll get to chat and catch up, enjoy a tasty dinner and have our business meeting. It will be fun and gratifying to see the marvelous people who do the good work of the League and welcome new members and leadership. Can you tell I’m excited?...

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Event Date: 
05/18/2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Moyle v. United States asks whether the Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act (EMTALA), a federal law, preempts — or overrides — Idaho’s Defense of Life Act... Put simply, Moyle v. United States concerns whether states can restrict abortion beyond what EMTALA currently allows...

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Dear Members,
It’s an exciting time to be a League member. The stature of the League shows itself at the national, state and local levels. One of my proudest moments, both personally and as League president, was speaking before the city commission on March 21, citing the breach of democracy and home rule when the state imposed the GRU Authority on our city. I stated “We have an opportunity to regain democratic processes and home rule in Gainesville. Let's do this...

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On March 21, 2024, I was privileged to represent the LWV of Alachua County at an important city commission meeting. A coalition of local leaders and organizations, including the League, the Alachua County Labor Coalition, Gainesville Residents United and unions worked together to pose an ask of the city commission. As the LWVAC president, I made the initial speech and asked the commissioners to create a referendum that would repeal Article VII, thus returning governance of GRU to local leadership.

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