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.

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Event Date: 
06/25/2024 - 5:15pm to 6:15pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Event Date: 
06/18/2024 - 5:15pm to 6:15pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Event Date: 
06/11/2024 - 5:15pm to 6:15pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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Event Date: 
06/18/2024 - 6:00pm to 8:30pm

Join us for a memorable evening at the historic Hippodrome Theater, where we'll host a special film screening, followed by drinks at their cozy basement bar!

June Super Saturday
Event Date: 
06/22/2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Join Yes on 4 and LWV as we work to end government interference with abortion!

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To achieve the League's vision of a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate, LWV advocates on issues like voting rights as

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Event Date: 
06/20/2024 - 6:30pm

Please note, this meeting has been changed from 6/18 to 6/20 to accommodate our guest speaker, Alachua County Commissioner Anna Prizzia.

LWVAC's new Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee will meet by Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month. As part of our Listen and Learn series, we are hoping to hear from a representative from Alachua County regarding their efforts to reduce gun violence. We will then discuss our own activities to augment those efforts.

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Event Date: 
06/10/2024 - 4:00pm
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Oak Hammock

Our Health Care Committee, co-chaired by Barbara Frentzen and Kim Walsh-Childers, is hosting its next meeting in person at Oak Hammock. Join the team to help plan upcoming actions and events. Everyone is welcome!

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At their May 14th meeting, the Oak Hammock Committee heard an update on Florida's Gun Laws, with Gwendolyn Saffo, LWVAC VP and chair of the LWVAC Gun Violence Prevention and Safety Committee and Rebecca Darnell, Legislative Lead for Moms Demand Action Alachua County. A recording is now available.

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After several Listen and Learn sessions, the Gun Violence Prevention and Safety committee met to brainstorm next steps for the committee. The discussion included a summary of what we're already doing as well as what we could do on our own as well as to augment other efforts in the community. Want to get involved with the League's efforts? Contact committee chair Gwendolyn Saffo.

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