Civil Engagement

Civil Engagement

A dialogue in which all participants have a right to speak and to be heard. Such dialogue is characterized by: 

  • Respectful participation
  • Sharing the time equitably
  • Attentive listening
  • Balanced discussion
Blog Post

Here is an important article on "Addressing Homelessness in Long Beach" written by Long Beach LWV Member Zhita Rea with assistance from other League members, Jane Bemis and Natalie Swit.  

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News

Our monthly membership newsletter with lots of current articles - election season opportunities, a nonprofit training on lobbying legally, Action Alert reminders, and more!

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News
By Carole Fernandez

Published July 31, 2018

Position

The League of Women Voters of Humboldt County supports public participation in government as a civic responsibility that makes government work effectively.
County Supervisor Candace Andersen
Blog Post

County Supervisor Candace Anderson gave a wide-ranging description of her duties as county supervisor during her talk to the LWV Diablo Valley Annual Meeting on June 2, 2018.

Patio Social
Event Date: 
Jun 21 2018 05:00 pm to Jun 22 2018 04:45 pm

Casual get-together for new, returning, or prospective League members.  Learn about our local League's work and how we fit in the state and national League programs.  Investigate how you can be a part of this dynamic organization.

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Event Date: 
Jun 16 2018 10:00 am to Jun 17 2018 12:45 pm
Event location: 

St. Paul's Episcopal Church

Learn how citizens in San Luis Obispo County are promoting civil discourse at all levels of government.  Presented by the LWV San Luis Obispo Conty.  Light refreshments, free parking.

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Event Date: 
May 14 2018 06:45 pm to 08:45 pm
Event location: 

Walnut Creek Library

How to speak out on an issue you care about -- affordable housing that serves all of us!

LWV VC at Ventura City Council for International Women'd Day
Event Date: 
Aug 10 2023 04:00 pm to 05:45 pm
Event location: 

Zoom or in person - contact us

Open to all members or anyone interested in learning more about the League.  Meetings are alternately on Zoom or in person.

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More than 75% of Americans say they now believe that the lack of civility and respect in our country has reached a crisis level. In response to this crisis, the League of Women Voters supports and encourages civil discourse. Learn more about our league's efforts and sign up to receive the latest updates. Listen - Connect - Respect.

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