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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Last year, East Los Angeles College (ELAC) President Dr. Alberto J. Román launched a Framework for Social Justice and Racial Equity at the college.

Criminal Justice Reform
Event Date: 
Nov 10 2021 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

Join the League of Women Voters of Southwest Santa Clara Valley for a discussion on criminal justice reform. You will hear from three speakers about the history of criminal justice, the need for reform, and what you can do to help.

League of Women Voters of PA Equity Initiative: Accessibility First
Event Date: 
Oct 25 2021 06:00 pm
Event location: 

via Zoom

The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania Equity Initiative is honored to present PLACE ACCESSIBILITY FIRST, Part 1 of 2.

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

April 2023 - Policing Annual Report

POLICING
The LWVSTL policing committee continues to meet monthly and discuss information about public safety officers’ practices and policing data regional and national.  The committee is especially concentrating on studying use of force.
 

Policing committee members are working to connect to the consortium of non profits, agencies, and ministries that are being brought together by The Ethics Project - a justice initiative concerning local gun violence, crime, and mass incarceration.

Photo of two people, one black and one asian looking up and touching chins
Event Date: 
Sep 08 2021 10:00 am
Event location: 

Virtual Event

Cultivating Civic Conversations: About Race

Sponsored by: LWVs of Kittitas County and Skagit County, Washington State

Exhibit Poster, Women’s Votes, Voters’ Voices: Over 100 Years of Challenges
Event Date: 
Aug 21 2021 10:00 am to Sep 21 2021 08:00 pm
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.

Elaine Weiss The Woman's Hour on Women's Equality Day
Event Date: 
Aug 26 2021 04:30 pm
Event location: 

UW Fox Cities, Perry Hall

You’re Invited to The Woman’s Hour

Thursday, August 26

4:30 PM

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Each year in July, America’s patriotic narrative turns to celebrating our democracy.

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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion—We Are On It!

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