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

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4.15 GRU: Let the Voters Decide

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Submitted by Alachua County in April 2024.

Action Alerts

On Thursday, March 21st, the League of Women Voters led a coalition of organizations, including the Alachua County Labor Coalition, the NAACP and Gainesville Residents United, along with many community leaders in speaking to the city commission. We asked for a referendum on the ballot to repeal the GRU Authority from the city charter. Gainesville City Commission voted 6-0 (Commissioner Duncan-Walker was absent) to begin the process...

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Book Reading at Girls Place

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Submitted by Alachua County in April 2024.

Event Date: 
04/24/2024 - 3:30pm
Event location: 

Girls Place

Stefanie Gadaleon, president of the LWV UF Chapter, is coordinating a reading of the book, "I Can't Wait to Vote" at Girls Place on April 24 at 3:30 p.m. The story is a great introduction to civic engagement, understanding representation, and how all of us have a say in our local, state, and national government.

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LWVAC's Role in the City Commission Meeting on GRU Referendum

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

News

On March 21, 2024, I was privileged to represent the LWV of Alachua County at an important city commission meeting. A coalition of local leaders and organizations, including the League, the Alachua County Labor Coalition, Gainesville Residents United and unions worked together to pose an ask of the city commission. As the LWVAC president, I made the initial speech and asked the commissioners to create a referendum that would repeal Article VII, thus returning governance of GRU to local leadership.

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UF LWV Chapter president engages in Selma

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

News

By Stefanie Gadalean: I had the amazing opportunity to go with the League of Women Voters to Alabama the first weekend in March to commemorate the 59th anniversary of Bloody Sunday. During that time, we had the pleasure of attending the Martin and Coretta Scott King Jubilee Breakfast, the NAACP Bridge Crossing Banquet, a Southern Poverty Law Center event with John Lewis‘ nephew and Congresswoman Nikema Williams, and the Equal Justice Initiative's museums and memorials. I had the opportunity to speak at a joint event with the Alabama League of Women Voters and the NAACP on youth civic engagement.

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First Tuesday Talk: Book Discussion of Tyranny of the Minority

First Tuesday Talk book discussion of Tyranny of the Minority

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in March 2024.

Event Date: 
09/03/2024 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Blacksburg Public Library

The League of Women Voters will hold its first book club discussion on the book Tyranny of the Minority at our First Tuesday Talk on September 3, 2024 at 11:45 a.m. 

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Living Room Conversations: Environment and Pollution

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2024.

Event Date: 
05/13/2024 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of " Environment and Pollution" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library,

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Living Room Conversations: Crime and Punishment

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2024.

Event Date: 
04/08/2024 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Crime and Punishment" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library,

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President's Message, February 2024

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
I am confident that somebody reading this can help. Some jobs in our League, like mine, are highly visible. Some jobs take place behind the scenes quietly keeping the League gears moving smoothly. Such is the job of Roster Manager. Keeping track of existing members, dues, and new members has been shared by two steadfast Leaguers...

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Living Room Conversations: Women in History

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Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2024.

Event Date: 
03/11/2024 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Women's Role in our Nation's History" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library,

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Lobby Days attendees spend day in Tallahassee advocating for LWV causes

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

News

League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) epitomizes the League of Women Voters’ mission and vision with its annual Lobby Days in Tallahassee. Local League leaders from across the state convened to learn from the experts about what is and will be happening in the 2024 Florida Legislature. And then they converged on the Capitol to talk to individual legislators and attend committee meetings and legislative sessions.

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