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.

LWVSC Action Alert

Action Alerts

While lawmakers meet behind closed doors, keep contacting senators and urge them to oppose S. 323. Even lawmakers who generally support abortion bans can’t ignore overwhelming opposition from their constituents. #StopTheBansSC

Act Now for Reproductive Freedom in VA
Event Date: 
09/21/2025 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Event location: 

Blacksburg Community Center

Get informed about Virginia's Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom and how you can help secure its passage. Take action by writing letters to first-time voters and urging them to vote for candidates who support their values.

Why the Census matters
Blog Post

What's Going on with the U.S. Census?

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Event Date: 
09/16/2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

Benedictine University

 You are invited to attend an exclusive pre-screening of the award-wining documentary, A Binding Truth.

League of Women Voters
Event Date: 
08/12/2025 - 12:30pm

Twenty delegates from the League of Women Voters attended the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women in March 2025. Join us to hear about their global advocacy experience and what they envision as next steps for the future.

Dora Rose Deputy Director LWVC
News

Dora Rose, Deputy Director California LWV

by Petti Van Rekom

 

Good Trouble Lives On July 17
Event Date: 
07/17/2025 - 11:00am
Event location: 

Downtown Christiansburg

We’re living in a time that calls for all of us to show up.

Update on 7/17 Good Trouble Gathering
Event Date: 
07/17/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Epworth United Methodist Church

UPDATE: Due to the extreme heat and the

lwv rise campaign
News

Through Unite and Rise 8.5, we will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect and preserve our democracy.

gun violence prevention
Public Statement

The LWVAC Committee will focus on preventing firearm suicides, unintentional injuries, and deaths.

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