Representative Government

Representative Government

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable, and responsive.

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Texas Civic Groups File Lawsuit Against State of Texas Over Anti-Voter Bill, SB1

Event Date: 
09/28/2021 - 12:00am to 11:45pm

National Voter Registration Day 2021 is September 28! Don't underestimate the power of your vote in local elections - make sure your voter registration is up-to-date, or register for the first time.

Rank Your Beer
Event Date: 
09/20/2021 - 6:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

Pollyanna Brewing Company

Join the League for our Fall Membership Kickoff and learn how Ranked Choice Voting works in a unique and fun way! Your admission price of $25 includes one flight of 4 beer choices and appetizers. We'll be voting on our favorite!

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LWV Texas  | Published on 9/1/2021

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Event Date: 
08/26/2021 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

United States Supreme Court

On August 26 — Women’s Equality Day — LWV will be joining our partners at the ERA Coalition for a rally in front of the Supreme Court in support of the Equal Rights Amendment.
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Event Date: 
08/24/2021 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

Lafayette Square Park

On Tuesday, August 24, 12 pm ET, we will rally and protest in front of the White House calling on President Biden to do what it takes to compel Congress to pass voting rights legislation NOW.

Exhibit Poster, Women’s Votes, Voters’ Voices: Over 100 Years of Challenges
Event Date: 
08/21/2021 - 10:00am to 09/21/2021 - 8:00pm
Event location: 

Step Up Gallery at Mesa Public Library

You may have heard of Susan B. Anthony, but have you heard of Nina Otero-Warren or Alice Paul? They, too, were prominent suffragists who fought for women's right to vote.

Time for Action

Action Alerts

At this critical moment in our nation’s history, as the freedom to vote remains under threat, we need pro-voter legislation more than ever! Tell your representatives to vote yes on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and live up to the full promise of American democracy.

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Dear Members,

There is a lot going on as we move through these dog days of summer.

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