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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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Feb. 19 Meeting Summary

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Meeting Summary for Feb. 19th, 2025

Feb 19, 2025, 12:30 PM Central Time (US and Canada). Mr. Dash is not a lawyer, and his presentation should not be considered legal advice. Additionally, his presentation is intended for the League of Women Voters and those in attendance at the Zoom meeting and should not be distributed to the media.

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President's Message, February 2025

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Blog Post

Dear Members,

To me, the most important thing in life is personal growth. Challenges are difficult. They are also the best opportunity for personal growth. In reality, there are few things that we can control in our lives. We’re just along for the ride as events unfold.

What we can control is our attitudes and behavior. I choose to live each day with the joy of each sunrise and an open heart. And I choose to take thoughtful actions every day that are in keeping with what is right, without regard to outcome.

The LWVAC is a golden opportunity for the life path I have chosen. I am grateful...

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WYCD Action Alert: Call your legislators about the U.S. Treasury Department breach of personal identifiable information

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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 U.S. Treasury Department's breach of personal identifiable information. Call your legislators and ask for answers. Keep your messages laser focused. Some suggested questions are provided. Please use some or all these questions or any others of your own choosing. Choose a couple questions for today, use others in the next couple days.

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Impact of Women Judges on Women's Rights

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Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in January 2025.

Event Date: 
02/20/2025 - 7:00pm to 8:30pm
Event location: 

Downers Grove Public Library

Presented by Judge Bonnie Wheaton, Chief Judge of the Illinois 18th Judicial court: Judge Wheaton will discuss the increase in women judges, both locally and nationally, and how this increase has affected women’s rights.

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ICE Out of MA

 

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration

Dr Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Celebration, January 19, 2025

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2025.

Event Date: 
01/19/2025 - 3:00pm
Event location: 

Asbury United Methodist Church

The Montgomery Co-Radford City-Floyd Co Branch of the NAACP will present its' annual celebration program on Sunday, January 19 2025 at 3 p.m. to honor the legacy of Dr. King.

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First Tuesday Talk: Reproductive Health, Education Funding, Voting Rights, Critical issues in the 2025 General Assembly

First Tuesday Talk February 4, 2025: Reproductive Health, Education Funding, Voting Rights, Critical issues in the 2025 General Assembly

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2025.

Event Date: 
02/04/2025 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Blacksburg Police Department Community Room

The Virginia General Assembly will be half-way through the 2025 session on Feb. 4th when we meet – a perfect time for us as League members to focus on proposed legislation and lobby our legislators.

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Dialogue on Race Winter Summit: Law Enforcement, Data, Obstacles, Action

2025 Dialogue on Race Winter Summit: Law Enforcement, Data, Obstacles, Action

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2025.

Event Date: 
01/25/2025 - 10:00am to 2:30pm
Event location: 

Christiansburg Middle School

This year's Dialogue on Race Winter Summit will be in-person and organized into interactive small table conversations around data presented by the Law Enforcement and Education Issue Groups.

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Alachua County Legislative Delegation Public Hearing

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Submitted by Alachua County in January 2025.

Event Date: 
01/09/2025 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College

Press release from the Office of Representative Chuck Brannan: The Alachua County Legislative Delegation will be holding its annual public hearing on Thursday, Jan. 9 at 1:00 p.m. The meeting will be held in the Joseph W. Fordyce Building (R-01) on the campus of Santa Fe State College at 3000 NW 83 Street in Gainesville. The public is encouraged to attend this opportunity to request legislation or state funding, as well as to express opinions on any other matter of state concern ahead of the 2025 Legislative Session.

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Disinformation campaign targeting at-large districts in Alachua County. Again.

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Submitted by Alachua County in October 2024.

News

The League and local leaders encourage a YES vote on At-Large Districts. Disinformation FALSELY claiming that the NAACP and Black local leaders are opposed to at-large districts have arrived in mail boxes. Again.

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