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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VIDEO UPLOADED: Environmental Racism & Empowering Communities: Grappling with Racism, Bias & Discrimination in the South Bay

Submitted by Torrance Area in April 2023.

Event Date: 
04/27/2023 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Torrance High Library

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Oppose Transgender Bans: S.623 Changes to Birth Certificates; S.627 Gender Identity

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2023.

Action Alerts

The Senate Medical Affairs Subcommittee is considering two bills that will ban gender-affirming care and restrict individual rights. The rights to control our own bodies and personal health care decisions are fundamental to our health, dignity, and freedom.

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Take Action on Gun Safety

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Submitted by Connecticut in March 2023.

Action Alerts

Senate Bill 6667 provides much needed legislation to enhance the safety of our communities. Please send an email to the Judiciary Committee in support of this bill with an added provision to prohibit fire arms at polling locations. Voters need to be able to exercise the right to vote without fear of violence or threat. The committee must release its Joint Favorable report on any bills they want to be considered by the full house and senate by March 31st, so we must act quickly to let them know we want these bills moved forward.

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LWVFL Action Alert: FINAL VOTE ON ABORTION BAN THIS THURSDAY!

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2023.

Action Alerts

04/11/23: Senate Bill 300 & House Bill 7, the legislation containing Florida's near total abortion ban, will be voted on by the Florida House on Thursday (April 13). This is the final opportunity to ask legislators to oppose this legislation before it heads to the Governor's desk. We're urging every Florida League members to contact all members of the Florida House of Representatives and encourage them to vote "NO" on Senate Bill 300 & House Bill 7.

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ATTENTION: Changes to Rules for Gathering at Florida Capitol

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2023.

News

We are calling your attention to a new rule established by the Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) rule that went into effect on March 1st. This rule drastically limits the use of the Florida Capitol building and grounds for citizens and various groups by requiring events hosted by citizens and groups to be in agreement with a state agency’s mission.

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2023 Warrant Review

2023 Warrant Review available for viewing

In order to engage voters early in the Annual Town Meeting legislative process, the LWV Hingham hosts an annual public review of the content of the Annual Town Meeting Warrant.

The presentation provides citizens the opportunity to review Articles and understand the issues before receiving the warrant in the mail. They can then follow up by attending Advisory Committee meetings at which the Advisory Committee will discuss its recommendations for the particular articles in which the citizens are interested.

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Equality in Abortion Care Act (EACA - H-5006/S-32)

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2023.

Action Alerts

It finally happened! As you may have seen on the news, the Equality in Abortion Coverage was signed into law last night 5/18/2023 by the Governor.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Tabling at the Supreme Court Panel Event

Supreme Court Panel

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2023.

Event Date: 
03/02/2023 - 1:30pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College

You may have heard that the LWV of Alachua County and Santa Fe College Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences are co-hosting an in-person panel discussion regarding the U.S. Supreme Court Case, Moore v.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Petitioning RTCW @ Great Invader Raider Rally 2023

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2023.

Event Date: 
02/25/2023 - 9:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Various

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Petitioning RTCW @ Susan B. Anthony Birthday Party

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2023.

Event Date: 
02/19/2023 - 2:00pm
Event location: 

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

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