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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'Blatantly false' mailer says Black leaders support GOP-led, single-member district referendum

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2022.

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Something particularly dreadful is happening in Alachua Co about the single-member district ballot initiative. There is an aggressive misinformation campaign going to convince Black voters that local Black leaders and the NAACP are in favor of single districts. The opposite is true.

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Constitutional Vote Outcome - Thanks for Voting

Submitted by Manhattan/Riley County in October 2022.

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Know Your Rights While Voting by ACLU of Florida

Know Your Rights While Voting Training

Submitted by Alachua County in October 2022.

Event Date: 
10/24/2022 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Join the ACLU of Florida for a virtual Know Your Rights While Voting training on Monday, October 24, from 6-7 p.m. EST. You will learn how to exercise your voting rights, report voter intimidation tactics, and access disability-related accommodations and language assistance at the polls.

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Oak Hammock Committee Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2022.

Event Date: 
10/11/2022 - 7:00pm

Oak Hammock Committee Meeting with Robert Hutchinson discussing the ballot issues that will appear on November's ballot. The in-person portion of this meeting is only open to Oak Hammock residents.

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Oak Hammock Committee Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2022.

Event Date: 
10/03/2022 - 7:00pm

Oak Hammock Committee Meeting with Joe Little discussing the amendments that will appear on November's ballot. The in-person portion of this meeting is only open to Oak Hammock residents.

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Recording of Sept. 15, 2022 Meet & Learn: Kate Trompetter & Project Resolve

Submitted by Stanislaus County in September 2022.

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Discussion Group

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Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in September 2022.

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 DEI DISCUSSION GROUP

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Observer Corps News September 2022

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Submitted by Orange Coast in September 2022.

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You Can Help Make Democracy Work

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Abortion bill moves to the Senate. #StopTheBansSC!

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in September 2022.

Action Alerts

H.5399, an extreme abortion ban, moves to the Senate for debate next week. 

Before September 7, contact your Senator. Again. Identify yourself as a CONSTITUENT and tell them to vote NO. 

Pack the State House in a show of opposition at 10 am, Tuesday, September 6 (Medical Affairs Subcommittee) and 10 am, Wednesday, September 7 (full Senate debate). 
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Rights, Abortion, and the Separation of Powers

Dobbs v Jackson

Submitted by Southwest Santa Clara Valley in August 2022.

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Written by Carmel Johnson, J.D.

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