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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Action Alerts

SPB 7016 by the Senate Ethics and Elections Committee and HB 1205 by Representative Jenna Persons-Mulicka are the bills that are moving through committees focused on restricting the citizen-led amendment process at this point in the legislative session. These approaches are very different but both represent dire threats to the citizen-led amendment process in Florida. Please take 60 seconds to urge your state legislators to oppose attacks on the citizen-led amendment process.

NAACP March 2025 Meeting featuring Carolyn Rude
Event Date: 
03/23/2025 - 3:30pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

Old Hill School

 

The NAACP Montgomery Co. - Radford City - Floyd Co. Branch welcomes our very own Carolyn Rude as their credo speaker this month!

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Hello, Democracy supporters!

I hope that each of you has received the "What You Can Do" email messages. They are created by a League team with the intent of giving League members and the broad community simple actions we can take EVERY DAY to object to the anti-democratic and questionably legal activities going on in our national government. Share them with your networks. If anybody would like to be added to the email list, send their name and email address to...

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With democracy under pressure, the LWVC is working tirelessly to protect voting rights in California. Learn how we’re fighting voter suppression, sponsoring key legislation, and empowering voters like you. Plus, don’t miss upcoming events!

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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.

Light for our Democracy
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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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...

LWVSC Action Alert

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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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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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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