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.

Knotted Gun Sculpture United Nations
Event Date: 
07/13/2022 - 5:00pm to 7:30pm
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Assault Rifles - What can be done?

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President Biden Signs Executive Order on Reproductive Health

by Shannon Augustus

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In human females, the biology of reproduction is dangerous, messy, slow, often goes awry, sometimes produces less than perfect results, and doesn’t lend itself to rigid categorizations of “life versus not life.” All reproductive processes are a gr

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LWV-PA was one of thirty-nine Leagues that recommended adding elevated advocacy for immigration reform to the national League program for 2022–24.

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Supreme Court makes it harder to keep guns out of public spaces - possible exception for polling places

 

Gun Safety
Public Statement

LWVUS Press Release / Last Updated: June 23, 2022

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Mental Health Is a Voting Rights Issue

by Mariana Schmalstig Diaz

Gaining access to mental health resources saved my life. 

Protect Our Kids Act

Action Alerts

Call or email your U.S senators today and demand that they pass HR 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act, to curb gun violence and reduce mass shootings. 

March for our Lives 6-11-2022
Event Date: 
06/11/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Coinciding with the national March happening in Washington, DC, our rally will feature students and young folks who are frustrated, scared, and angry over their experiences as part of the "act
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LWV Supports Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety

by Sarah Courtney

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