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.

Event Date: 
03/14/2023 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Event location: 

Michigan Tech Husky Dog

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News

The U.N. Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) goes to shape a better future for all and to ensure equality for women. It will shape their future and our future, a better world for all. Justice for women is justice for all, our future, theirs and our children's future. This treaty also speaks to protection for victims of trafficking and other crimes. Your action on it will be very helpful in applying some grease to the stuck wheels of a very important humanitarian issue.

Action Alert

Action Alerts

Please file a witness slip for the following new bill HB1280 by February 14. 
 
Dr. Frank Catalanotto speaking to the Oak Hammock Committee
News

On January 10, 2023, the Oak Hammock Committee hosted Dr. Frank Catalanotto, a Professor in the Department of Community Dentistry at the University of Florida College of Dentistry and a founding member of Floridians for Dental Access. Dr.

pedestrians and cyclists
Event Date: 
02/22/2023 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

TPO Office

February General Meeting

Pedestrian Safety in Volusia and Flagler Counties, Is There a Plan for Improvement?

 Presenter: Mr. Stephan Harris

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News

The League of Women Voters of Alachua County appreciates that the Joint Legislative Auditing Committee has rightfully expressed concerns about the debt of the Gainesville Regional Utility. Our concern is that a suggested solution is to take management of GRU away from the city. Recently there have been credible reports that Representative Chuck Clemons intends to file a bill that would transmit GRU management to the state. As an organization that supports home rule and democracy with government serving those who are governed, the LWV of Alachua County firmly opposes any such move, as is detailed in the attached letter. 09/20/23 UPDATE: Gaineville Residents United, Inc. provides an update and timeline for the city lawsuit regarding the takeover of Gainesville Regional Utilities.

Frank Diaz-Gines  SW Regional Health Equity Coordinator
Event Date: 
02/04/2023 - 9:30am
Event location: 

The Collaboratory

The Covid pandemic demonstrated that there are significant health disparities experienced in racial and ethnic minorities.  The January program will feature Speaker Frank Diaz-Gines, the SW Regional Health Equity Coordinator for the Florida Depart

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Event Date: 
02/08/2023 - 12:00pm

Join the Education Committee for our next meeting.

Event Date: 
01/21/2023 - 10:30am to 12:00pm
Event location: 

recording of meetings

 
civic education
Event Date: 
01/24/2023 - 7:00am to 06/07/2023 - 3:30pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House

Applications are now being accepted for the 16th Annual Susan B.

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