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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Observer Corps

Observer Corps

Mission:  

The Observer Corps aims to exercise citizen participation in self-government at the local level.

How We Accomplish Our Mission:

The Observer Corps observes and reports on local public agencies, including city councils and county government. The program builds a network of people through social and training opportunities.

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March 17, 2020 Primary Election Phone Bank Information

 

 

County Boards of Elections

 

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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: 
02/26/2020 - 9:30am to 02/27/2020 - 11:45am
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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Brews & Views - February 19

Submitted by Washtenaw County in January 2020.

Event Date: 
02/19/2020 - 7:00pm to 02/20/2020 - 8:45pm
Event location: 

HOMES Brewery

Social media manipulation & the election of 2020

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Making Democracy Work through Candidate Forums

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in January 2020.

News

 

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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: 
01/18/2020 - 10:00am to 01/19/2020 - 9:45am
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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Contra Costa Women's March 2020

Event Logo "Voting is our Superpower"

Submitted by Diablo Valley in December 2019.

Event Date: 
01/18/2020 - 9:30am
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: 
11/19/2019 - 1:30pm
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: 
11/19/2019 - 6:30pm
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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