Equal Rights

Equal Rights

Support ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment and efforts to bring laws into compliance with the goals of the ERA. Support equal rights for all under state and federal law regardless of race, color gender, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, or disability.

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December Membership Meeting / Squaxin Museum Tour

photo of Squaxin Museum

Submitted by MASON COUNTY in December 2019.

Event Date: 
12/17/2019 - 11:00am to 1:30pm
Event location: 

Squaxin Museum

December Special Program: 

Squaxin Museum Tour and Tribal Speaker - Don't miss this exciting and educational field trip!

 

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Women Make Their Mark

Votes for women logo

Submitted by Nevada County in October 2019.

Event Date: 
11/19/2019 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

The Inner Path Yoga Studio

We invite you to a free Tuesday night event/discussion series, to celebrate women of the past, present and future. Expect exciting high-octane women, raffles and light refreshments. Join the movement to appreciate women!  

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January Membership Meeting / Lobby Day

Picture of a group of people rallying at the State Capitol

Submitted by MASON COUNTY in October 2019.

Event Date: 
01/21/2020 - 11:00am to 01/22/2020 - 3:45pm
Event location: 

Washington State Capitol

January Special Program: 

State Legislature Lobby Day - Don't miss this exciting and educational field trip!

 

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Public Library

Submitted by Stanislaus County in September 2019.

Position

Library Finance
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LWV Marietta-Cobb September Meeting

ERA Ratified by 37 States

Submitted by in September 2019.

Event Date: 
09/09/2019 - 7:00pm to 09/10/2019 - 6:45pm
Event location: 

Marietta Fire Museum

Equal Rights Amendment - Will It Pass This Time?

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Women’s Suffrage Q&A Webinar with Dr. McBride

Dr McBride speaking at LWVWI Annual Meeting

Submitted by Wisconsin in August 2019.

Event Date: 
09/12/2019 - 6:30pm

Women’s Suffrage Q&A Webinar with Dr. McBride

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Did you know that the suffrage movement started with a Tea Party?

Picture of suffragists in 1848

Submitted by The National Capital Area in August 2019.

Blog Post

Despite their inexperience, they drafted an agenda and an organizing document, the Declaration of Sentiments, that would galvanize American women. Together, Hunt and her guests envisioned an equality that would smash the sexist norms of their day—and they did it with cups of tea in hand.

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CELEBRATING THE CENTENNIAL!

Women Picket the White House in 1917

 


This page is dedicated to celebrations and events during 2019-20 tied to the 100th Anniversary of women getting the right to vote.  Links and resources are for everyone to use; new posts in Commentary.

 

♦♦NEW EVENT!  AUGUST 21, 2021 LUNCHEON, HONORING VALIENT WOMEN OF THE VOTE♦♦

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Positions adopted June 6, 2019

Submitted by in August 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Charlotte Mecklenburg members adopted positions regarding transportation, government, education, housing, social policy, environment/global climate change, healthcare reform and human trafficking.
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Womens Equality Day

Submitted by Fresno in August 2019.

Event Date: 
08/27/2019 - 5:00pm to 08/28/2019 - 4:45pm
Event location: 

Stone Soup Community Center

The League of Women Voters of Fresno will celebrate Women'e Equality Day on Tuesday, August 27, 5:30 pm at Stone Soup Community Center.   Dr. Carole Goldsmith, President of Fresno City College, is this year's honoree.

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