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.

First Tuesday Talks with League of Women Voters of Montgomery County, VA
Event Date: 
Jan 02 2024 12:00 am to 11:45 pm

The League will NOT have a First Tuesday Talk on January 2, 2024 following New Year’s Day.

Red Gun Violence Prevention text on black to gray background with red circle around a hand on the left
Event Date: 
Dec 12 2023 06:30 pm

The first meeting of LWVAC's new Gun Violence Prevention Committee will feature guest speaker Barbara Markley, Esquire, gun safety advocate and Co-chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Committee at the LWV of Broward County.

The Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee was formed to coordinate the League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) efforts to reduce gun violence in our community.

Housing 101: Intro to Housing Advocacy
Event Date: 
Dec 09 2023 03:00 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Gun Safety
Blog Post

Assault weapons are firearms that can fire more and deadlier rounds over a shorter period than a handgun.

Map of Lee Property and Hickory Sink
News

The Lee property development effort has now entered what will likely be a protracted and unpredictable final stage. As many of you know, Special Area Planning, required since 2,279 acres of the 3,006 acres of the Hickory Sink Strategic Ecosystem are within the Lee Property, is in three steps as outlined in the article. The League of Women Voters of Alachua County’s Natural Resources Committee will be advocating for a golf course and supporting infrastructure that sets the standard for environmentally conscious courses nationwide. Simultaneously, we will support the search for conservation easement funding.

Health Care Committee in white text on a blue rectangle with geometric shapes in a variety of blue colors in the far background
Event Date: 
Dec 11 2023 04:00 pm
Event location: 

Oak Hammock

Our new Health Care Committee, co-chaired by Barbara Frentzen and Kim Walsh-Childers, is hosting its December meeting in person at Oak Hammock. They hope to make the meeting available via Zoom as well.

Text and QR Code for Health Care Survey with stethoscope and keyboard on gray background

Action Alerts

The Alachua County Community Health Improvement Planning Steering Committee is requesting feedback from Alachua County residents with a 15-minute survey regarding their views about health and health care in the county.

Position

Support for a fair criminal justice system free from discrimination

Action Alerts

Contact your US Senators and tell them to support the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment.

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