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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WYCD Action Alert: Call your legislators re: firing of federal employees

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2025.

Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is related to the decision to limit the funding that research universities and hospitals that has halted some research and made all researchers unsure of their ability to deliver the improved, safe, and effective evaluations and treatments they promised to the government and to the American people.

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Submit testimony for HB 7125: Tell the GAE Committee voters need clear explanations on the ballot for proposed changes in town charters

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Submitted by Connecticut in March 2025.

Action Alerts

Voters deserve clear information when asked to vote on major changes in their town or city government. Please join us in submitting written testimony before March 7 in favor of Raised House Bill 7125. And if you ever voted on a ballot question about changing your town or city charter that used vague or confusing language, please mention it in your testimony.

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Light for our Democracy gathering

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2025.

Event Date: 
03/04/2025 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Corner of Main St. & University Ave.

Tuesday, March 4th, marks the President’s Address to Congress. Meanwhile, We the People will host community gatherings at state capitols, city halls, town halls, and public gathering spaces across the country, to bring people together in reflection, action, and solidarity. In Gainesville, we'll be gathering with other community on Mar. 4 at 4 p.m. on the corner of Main St. and University Ave. Please consider joining us to come together for the health of our democracy, the future of our nation, and the well-being of all its people.

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WYCD Action Alert: Light for our Democracy gathering on Mar. 4 at 4 p.m.

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2025.

Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages you and members of the public to join LWVAC and other community gathering on Mar. 4 at 4 p.m. at Main St. and University Ave. to bring people together in reflection, action, and solidarity. History has shown us that change happens when people come together. Please consider joining us to come together for the health of our democracy, the future of our nation, and the well-being of all its people.

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WYCD Action Alert: Call your legislators re: threat to NIH funding

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is related to the decision to limit the funding that research universities and hospitals that has halted some research and made all researchers unsure of their ability to deliver the improved, safe, and effective evaluations and treatments they promised to the government and to the American people.

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WYCD Action Alert: Feb. 28 Economic Blackout Day

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Action Alerts

This "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages participation in the Feb. 28 Economic Blackout Day by not making purchases from large corporations on Feb. 28.

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WYCD Action Alert: Daily calls re: the SAVE Act

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Action Alerts

This "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action encourages daily calls to your legislators to object to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

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Oak Hammock Committee Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Event Date: 
03/11/2025 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Oak Hammock

This Oak Hammock Committee Meeting features Danaya Wright, a professor of Constitutional Law at the UF Levin College of Law, discussing amending the U.S. Constitution and the Equal Rights Amendment.

Meeting is open to all LWVAC members.

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Health Care Committee Meeting joined by special guest Dr. Alex Monaco

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Event Date: 
03/10/2025 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Oak Hammock

Our Health Care Committee, co-chaired by Barbara Frentzen and Kim Walsh-Childers, is hosting its next meeting in person at Oak Hammock. After the regular meeting, special guest, Dr. Alex Monaco will speak about how Florida’s abortion legislation is affecting patients and Ob-Gyn providers, recruitment of residents and retention of faculty...

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H. 3457 Total abortion ban hearing scheduled March 4, 2025

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Submitted by South Carolina in February 2025.

Action Alerts

The House Constitutional Laws Subcommittee will hear H.3457, the total abortion ban, on March 4, 9 a.m. This dangerous bill with exceptions only for "medical emergencies" with strip South Carolinians of their reproductive rights. Make your voice heard by contacting legislators, attending and testifying. Spread the word!

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