Social Policy

Social Policy

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans.

Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport

We Stand Together in Solidarity  No Kings Day October 18, 2025 

Event at Rock Creek Winery 10/12/25

On October 12th, Rock Creek Winery played host to a special event that celebrated the extraordinary contributions of Lisette Estrella Henderson, the retired County Superintendent of Schools for Solano County. The day was filled with heartfelt appreciation for her many years of dedicated service to the students, educators, and communities within Solano County. She worked tirelessly to provide support to all districts, large and small, throughout the county, always ensuring that educational equity remained at the heart of every decision.

October Newsletter

Dear League Members and Friends,

As we welcome the crisp air of autumn, I’m reminded of the importance of staying engaged and active in our communities, particularly as we approach another critical election season. It’s an exciting time for our League, as we continue to advance our mission to empower voters and defend democracy.

“Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part.”John Lewis, U.S. Congressman and Civil Rights Leader

DEI

LWVB is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policymakers in creating a more perfect democracy. 

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Resources

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Action Alerts

Social Policy on our Radar--Censorship in PA Schools

TWL FEB 22 FLYER
Event Date: 
02/03/2022 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Virtual Meeting via Zoom

League @ Nite

Event Date: 
03/29/2022 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Virtual

Join in to hear panelists Ron Hain, Kane County Sheriff; Maura Hirschauer, Moms Demand Action; Michelle Gumz, Gun owner and gun safety advocate; and a former gang member discuss the Real Cost of Gun Violence.
Graphic showing a photo of a chalkboard and pencils, with the following text: "CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS. FUND OUR PUBLIC SCHOOLS"

Action Alerts

Public education in Wisconsin will face devastating consequences if the budget proposal for K-12 education, moved forward by the Joint Committee on Finance (JFC), is enacted.

Learn about Health Care Provided through a Single-Payer System
Event Date: 
05/17/2021 - 7:00pm to 05/18/2021 - 6:45pm
Event location: 

Zoom

The LWV of Eastern Upper Peninsula and LWV of Northern Lower Michigan are cosponsoring a webinar on single-payer health care featuring guest speaker, Molly Brennan of Michigan for Single Payer
Affordable Housing Forum
Event Date: 
07/25/2021 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm

Please join us for the third session in our affordable housing series.  We will be talking with experts about how we can promote opportunities for affordable housing in the future.  Nancy Vincent, City of Falls Church will moderate.  Our panelists

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