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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March 17, 2020 Primary Election Phone Bank Information

 

 

County Boards of Elections

 

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LWV-PA Partners in Action

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in February 2020.

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Advocacy 101: Educate, Advocate, Impact!

Advocacy 101 Workshop: Educate, Advocate, Impact! Event Image

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2020.

Event Date: 
Feb 26 2020 09:30 am to Feb 27 2020 11:45 am
Event location: 

Connecticut Capitol

Educate + Advocate + Impact is a *FREE WORKSHOP* designed for League members and others who wish to learn more about the legislative process, LWVCT legislative priorities, and members' potential role as a subject specialist or advocate on issues.

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Take Action to Move the ERA Across the Finish Line

Submitted by The National Capital Area in February 2020.

Action Alerts

 

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Brews & Views - February 19

Submitted by Washtenaw County in January 2020.

Event Date: 
Feb 19 2020 07:00 pm to Feb 20 2020 08:45 pm
Event location: 

HOMES Brewery

Social media manipulation & the election of 2020

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Maryland and Virginia General Assemblies Convene

Submitted by The National Capital Area in January 2020.

Action Alerts

Virginia  2020 General Assembly regular session end date is March 7 (60 day session) Link: https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/

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Making Democracy Work through Candidate Forums

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in January 2020.

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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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