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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Volunteer Opportunity: Journey to Juneteenth Freedom Fest

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Submitted by Alachua County in May 2023.

Event Date: 
Jun 17 2023 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm
Event location: 

Bo Diddley Plaza

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water (RTCW) and the Amendme

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SONGS Webinar, May 2023

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Submitted by Orange Coast in May 2023.

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Upcoming Webinar: Nuclear Waste: A Disaster Waiting to Happen

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Abortion bill returns to the Senate. #StopTheBansSC!

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in May 2023.

Action Alerts

A six-week "heartbeat" abortion returns to the Senate on Tuesday. Your phone call as a constituent is crucial! By May 23, please urge your senator to reject S.474.

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Observer Corps News May 2023

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Submitted by Orange Coast in May 2023.

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Observer Corps Rewards and Challenges

 

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President's Message, May 2023

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Submitted by Alachua County in May 2023.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
Our league is concluding our fiscal and administrative year this month with two asks of our members...

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Volunteer Opportunity: Alachua County Climate Fair

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Submitted by Alachua County in May 2023.

Event Date: 
Jun 02 2023 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Event location: 

Camp Cuscowilla

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

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LWV of Florida To Support Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion

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Submitted by Alachua County in May 2023.

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A coalition entitled “Floridians Protecting Freedom” launched a citizen-led ballot initiative campaign to give women the right to seek abortions up to viability.

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Take Action on Gun Safety: Ask Your Legislators to Co-Sponsor HB 6667

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Submitted by Connecticut in May 2023.

Action Alerts

House Bill 6667: AN ACT ADDRESSING GUN VIOLENCE provides much needed legislation to enhance the safety of our communities. In the last 60 days, we have seen horrific gun violence across our country, with more than 80 mass shootings in our country. Write to your legislative representatives today by email to ask them to co-sponsor the bill.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Grow Hub Spring Pop Up Event

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Submitted by Alachua County in May 2023.

Event Date: 
May 13 2023 09:00 am to 03:00 pm
Event location: 

Grow Hub

LWV of Alachua County is joining LWVFL in supporting the Florida Right to Clean Water campaign (RTCW), which is a constitutional amendment to clarify our priorities and a civil action to enforce our right to clean and healthy waters.

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International Port of Coos Bay Study finished

Submitted by Coos County in April 2023.

News

The LWV of Coos County has completed its study of the International Port of Coos Bay. 

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