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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Beacon For Democarcy

The Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of the Cooperstown Area agreed at its March 2026 Board meeting to support the “Shine the Light” activity of the Beacon for Democracy. 

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Community Leaders and Residents Unite to Shape the Future of Solano County

Shaping the Future of Solano County : A Collaborative Effort

Submitted by Solano County in March 2026.

News

Shaping the Future of Solano Count

By Rami Muth

President League of Women Voters of Solano County

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Inconvenient Research: The Turnaway Study

We believe in the power of women

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2026.

Research & Studies

The LWVSC Working Group on Gender and Women’s Equity recommends The Turnaway Study findings for those needing evidence-based research regarding reproductive choices. In summary: Women make thoughtful, well-considered decisions about whether to have an abortion.

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Facts Matter: The 2025 WREN Study on Women & Girls in South Carolina

We believe in the power of women

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2026.

Research & Studies

The LWVSC Working Group on Gender and Women’s Equity summarized the WREN (Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network) 2025 study. Please communicate with your elected representatives and utilize these facts to bolster your messages to policymakers. Research shows that informed policies can help women, girls and their families while ignoring facts and research leads to worse outcomes for everyone.

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Tell Congress That Federal Immigration Enforcement Has Gone Too Far

Action Alert

Submitted by South San Mateo County in February 2026.

Action Alerts

This weekend, the nation watched in horror as another civilian was beaten and killed by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in broad daylight, surrounded by bystanders.

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2026 Reproductive Health Advocacy Day

South Carolina 2026 Reproductive Health Advocacy Day

Submitted by South Carolina in February 2026.

Event Date: 
02/24/2026 - 9:00am to 1:30pm
Event location: 

SC State House

Join the South Carolina Healthy Families Coalition on Tuesday, February 24 from 9am-1:30pm on the State House grounds for 2026 Reproductive Freedom Advocacy Day. Reproductive healthcare in the Palmetto State hangs by a thread, but we have the power to make our voices heard with our elected officials. South Carolina lawmakers need to hear our message loud and clear—no bans on our healthcare.

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Meet & Greet with Middlefield Town Officials

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in January 2026.

Event Date: 
01/24/2026 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Event location: 

Clark Sports Center

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League Lobby Day

Gunin Kiran at the Virginia General Assembly during League Lobby Day

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/11/2026 (All day)

Join the League of Women Voters in Richmond to lobby the Virginia General Assembly

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Women's Legislative Roundtables (WLRTs) 2026 – Our 45th Year!

2026 Women's Legislative Roundtables

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2026.

Event Date: 
01/14/2026 - 8:30am to 03/11/2026 - 8:30am
Event location: 

Zoom

Watch replay videos from the 45th year of the LWV-VA Women's Legislative Roundtables (WLRTs)!

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Government - Who Needs It?

Capitol Icon for Government Committee

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in January 2026.

Event Date: 
01/21/2026 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

First United Methodist Church

What does the government actually do? Do we need so much of it? 
 
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