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.

ERA Equal rights Amendment LWV

Action Alerts

A new resolution has been introduced in the US House affirming that the Equal Rights Amendment has met all of the requirements needed to be added to the US Constitution.

The new resolution, H. Res. 891, introduced by Congresswomen Jackie Speier and Carolyn Maloney, will reflect the sentiment of the House that under the terms of Article V, the ERA is already part of the Constitution. It will ensure it is considered effective as of January 27, 2022.

LWVSC Action Alert

Action Alerts

Education Scholarship Account (ESA) Bill S.935 is scheduled for Senate floor debate this week, and it has strong support. Additional amendments are needed in three areas: funding, accountability, and accessibility.

Tell your senator that S.935 must be amended. 

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
When you receive this edition of the Voter, the Florida legislative regular session will have ended. We can look back with pride at the efforts League made in the fight to maintain free and fair elections and many other causes that League members cherish. Although we lost many fights, we are now ready to organize for the upcoming election season and the beginning of a new League year.

Event Date: 
03/15/2022 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Event location: 

Michigan Tech Husky Dog

Wear red to show support!

Michigan Tech Husky Dog on campus near Library.
Rain or blizzard  location Fisher Hall

Event Date: 
03/17/2022 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Hermann Room, Falmouth Public Library

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LWVSC Action Alert

Action Alerts

Multiple bills to create Education Scholarship Accounts (ESAs) are moving quickly through the SC legislature.

Tell your senator and house representative that you oppose Education Scholarship Account (ESA) proposals due to concerns about affordability, accountability, and accessibility. Oppose these bills that would divert monies from public schools that must serve students who need more resources.

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News

What Happens When a Black Woman Gets Nominated to the Supreme Court

By: Virginia Kase Solomón

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Event Date: 
03/09/2022 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Join LWV PDX for a panel discussion about the 2021 International Climate Change Conference (COP26).  Register here

News

What Is the ERA?

The League of Women Voters believes that all South Carolinians should have affordable access to a basic level of quality health care that includes behavioral health care and reproductive health care, but the reality is that this remains out of reach for many.

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