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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Women's March Modesto 2020

Suffragists dressed in vintage clothes at the Women's March

Submitted by Stanislaus County in January 2020.

Event Date: 
Jan 18 2020 10:00 am to Jan 19 2020 09:45 am
Event location: 

McHenry and Briggsmore to Graceada Park

Join the annual Women's March in Modesto!

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Human Rights and International Issues

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS:

The League seeks to promote peace in an interdependent world, working cooperatively with other nations and international bodies. We have Positions concerning trade, developing countries, arms control, military policy and the United Nations.

 

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ERA Action Alert

Submitted by in January 2020.

Action Alerts

 

Contact your US Representatives and Senators to urge them to support H.J.Res. 53 (115th): Removing the deadline for the ratification of the equal rights amendment. DO IT NOW. 

 

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Contra Costa Women's March 2020

Event Logo "Voting is our Superpower"

Submitted by Diablo Valley in December 2019.

Event Date: 
Jan 18 2020 09:30 am
Event location: 

Walnut Creek Civic Park

Join us as we kick off our League of Women Voters Diablo Valley get-out the-vote activities during the upcoming Contra Costa County Women’s March on January 18th at Walnut Creek Civic Park! CHECK OUT VOLUNTEER NEEDS BELOW, and sign up!

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Upcoming League Event

Submitted by in November 2019.

Event Date: 
Nov 19 2019 01:30 pm
Event location: 

St. Paul's Methodist Church

North Hills Local Area/Unit Meeting

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Women Make Their Mark

Votes for women logo

Submitted by Nevada County in October 2019.

Event Date: 
Nov 19 2019 06:30 pm
Event location: 

The Inner Path Yoga Studio

We invite you to a free Tuesday night event/discussion series, to celebrate women of the past, present and future. Expect exciting high-octane women, raffles and light refreshments. Join the movement to appreciate women!  

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"The 2020 Census: Count Every Person. Once. In the Right Place."

Submitted by Washtenaw County in October 2019.

Event Date: 
Oct 15 2019 07:00 pm to Oct 16 2019 06:45 pm
Event location: 

Ann Arbor Library - Westgate Branch

This LWV Ann Arbor Area public presentation covers what the 2020 Census is and why it matters.  It describes the What, Why, When, Who, Where and How of the census.

Bring a friend.

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Establishment of a Coos County Human Rights Commission

Submitted by Coos County in October 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Coos County supports the establishment and the continuation of an official Coos County Human Rights Commission.
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Evaluating Public Administrators

Submitted by Coos County in October 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Coos County supports a regularly scheduled evaluation process for appointing public administrators.
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County Budget Process

Submitted by Coos County in October 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Coos County supports a system in Coos County which will encourage public education and participation in the budget process.
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