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: 
09/17/2024 - 6:30pm

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: 
09/15/2024 - 2:30pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

United Church of Gainesville

Join us for our panel discussion about secure gun storage. In addition to advocating for laws that require secure storage of firearms in homes and vehicles, we use the Be SMART framework to have conversations with parents and caregivers about keeping children from accessing loaded firearms...

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Event Date: 
09/12/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

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

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Event Date: 
09/09/2024 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

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!

Yes on 4 Gainesville Fundraiser Details
Event Date: 
09/06/2024 - 5:30pm to 7:30pm

Please join Yes on 4 in Gainesville for a fundraising reception to end Florida's extreme abortion ban.

Yes on 4 Phone Bank graphic
Event Date: 
09/05/2024 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

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

Position

The League of Women Voters Leelanau County supports that every child attending the schools that comprise the Traverse Bay Intermediate School District, including Leelanau County, will acquire 21st century knowledge and skills that he or she will need in their communities and workplaces.
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Event Date: 
08/26/2023 - 12:00am to 11:45pm

Every Aug 26, we celebrate the accomplishments women have made and commemorate the 19th Amendment. This November, we can’t afford to stand on the sidelines. That’s why today, on Women’s (in)equality Day, we are empowering women to make their voices heard by preparing to vote!

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Action Alerts

 

Thanks to each of you for reading and participating in the Action Alerts. With the primary election successfully completed, we have eleven weeks to get out the vote for the general election on November 5.

Peace Week Art Display at Lewes Library

The Sussex LWV and the Chesapeake Bay Girl Scouts Troop 665 happy to announce that the Peace Week Delaware art exhibit is on display at the Lewes Library from October 7 - 30. Please drop by the Lewes Library for a look! 

The Poetry Reading will be held on October 12, 2024, from 12:30 - 2:00 pm in the large conference room. 

Thank to all for your support.

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