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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Dear Members,
Black History Month takes on a special significance this year as we are monitoring and opposing many bills that would limit access to voting as well as the opportunity to impact the vote in many states. Florida is one – League has repeatedly expressed concerns with minority representation and inadequate functional analyses on protected districts and areas of population growth across the state. Be sure to read the article below on redistricting and act.

Six Diverse Women's Faces
Event Date: 
03/10/2022 - 5:30pm to 7:00pm
Event location: 

Virtual Event

Celebrate International Women's Day

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Event Date: 
03/03/2022 - 5:30pm

League members, please join us on Zoom for a learning circle based on the book "Medicare for All: A Citizen’s Guide" by Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Dr. Micah Johnson.

Housing Committee 02242022
Event Date: 
02/24/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm

At the January 29 Program Planning meeting, the members voted to add a focus on housing for this year, since each city is updating its Housing Element to meet their RHNA (Regional Housing Needs Assessment) numbers to plan for enough affordab

Expanding Healthcare Access in South Carolina
Event Date: 
03/09/2022 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Virtual: ZOOM link will be sent to those who RSVP

Increasing healthcare access in South Carolina is a win for the uninsured and the SC economy. How can we achieve it?

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Event Date: 
03/01/2022 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Barrington Public Library's Salem Family Auditorium

Some facts about the Equal Rights Amendment https://tinyurl.com/4vrhuzvr

Tell Congress to Act to Prevent Gun Violence

Action Alerts

Now is the time for Congress to step up and pass common-sense gun violence prevention reforms, such as universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, and banning assault weapons.

Tell your Senators to pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and take a stand against the epidemic of gun violence.

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Dear Members,
I sincerely hope you had a wonderful holiday season filled with family, relaxation, and enjoyment. Now the new year has begun. The legislative session began on the 12th, and it is time to jump back into action as there are so many issues that are of great importance to the League.

News

The Ahmaud Arbery Case: Stepping toward Social Justice

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A Presentation by Judge Rachel Ruane

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