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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EQUALITY IN ABORTION COVERAGE ACT HEARING THURSDAY, MAY 19

Bans Off Our Bodies May 15, 2022

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2022.

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The Equality in Abortion Coverage Act (H7442/S2549) would get rid of the bans on health co

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President's Message, May 2022

Headshot of Lynn Frazier

Submitted by Alachua County in May 2022.

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Dear Members,
At the end of March, LWVFL announced some great news! Chief U.S. District Judge Mark Walker ruled that Florida’s Senate Bill 90 violates federal law, unconstitutionally impeding the right to vote for Floridians.

It is a busy time for our League. It is a busy time for our League. I hope you were able to attend our two virtual events earlier this month. It’s also time for our Annual Meeting on May 25th at 6:30 p.m., where we will pass the 2022-2023 Budget, Local Program, and elect officers.

The other good news is that League work is beginning to return to normal. Please stop by and say “hello”.

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Observe Democracy In Action

Photo of Women Using Binoculars

Submitted by Orange Coast in May 2022.

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Be an Election Observer!

By: Becky Newman

In the coming weeks, members of the public may observe various activities as the Orange County Registrar of Voters (OC ROV) conducts the June 7, 2022 Primary Election.

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Reproductive Rights

Submitted by Metro St. Louis in May 2022.

Position

Public policy in a pluralistic society must affirm the constitutional right of privacy of the individual to make reproductive choices.
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LWV Participates in BANS OFF OUR BODIES Event, May 14, 2022, Noon - 3PM

LWV Logo

Submitted by The National Capital Area in May 2022.

Event Date: 
05/14/2022 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

WASHINGTON, DC

Planned Parenthood Day of Action: #BansOffOurBodies

LWVUS is participating in National Day of Action - BANS OFF OUR BODIES,

IN WASHINGTON, DC, Saturday, May 14, 2022, 12 Noon to 3PM, EDT

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Ruth Bader Ginsburg - "I Dissent"

LWV of Hamilton-Wenham Presents Ruth Bader Ginsburg - I Dissent - Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 PM at Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Submitted by Hamilton-Wenham in May 2022.

Event Date: 
05/25/2022 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Hamilton-Wenham Public Library

Ruth Bader Ginsburg “I Dissent”
A One-Woman Show with Sheryl Faye

Wednesday, May 25, 2022 6:30-8 p.m.

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News & Observer Publishes LWVNC Letter on Reproductive Rights 

excerpt from letter to the editor published may 11, 2022

Submitted by North Carolina in May 2022.

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Today (May 11, 2022), the News & Observer published a letter to the editor submitted by the Board of Directors of the League of Women Voters of North Carolina regarding our commitment to ensuring that all people have equal access to repr

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LWV Statement on the Leaked Roe v. Wade Draft Opinion

Women Holding Sign Bans Off Our Bodies

Submitted by The Bay Area in May 2022.

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The League of Women Voters of the United States president Dr. Deborah Turner and CEO Virginia Kase Solomón issued a joint statement in response to the leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey.

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RI Supreme Court upholds RI's abortion law

Women's Health

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2022.

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Excerpt from report by Ian Donnis

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League of Women Voters Responds to Leaked Supreme Court Opinion in Dobbs v Jackson Women’s Health Organization

LWVUS Response to Court Leak of proposed Reproductive Rights Decision

Submitted by Rhode Island in May 2022.

Public Statement

WASHINGTON — Today the League of Women Voters of the United States president Dr.

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