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.

Position

League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads (LWVSHR) supports a balanced approach to transportation planning, emphasizing strategies that make maximum use of existing roadways and providing real alternatives to car use.

Position

The LWV-SHR supports decent and affordable housing for all residents.

Position

The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads believes that firearm injuries and deaths are preventable
Public Statement

LWV Opposes Ryan Healthcare Repeal Bill

Civil Discourse on Immigration
Event Date: 
09/29/2018 - 1:00pm to 09/30/2018 - 4:45pm
Event location: 

Ladera Community Church, UCC, Peabody Hall

The Leagues of Women Voters of Santa Clara and San Mateo Counties are hosting a four-hour civil discourse workshop around immigration.

panel of speakers
Event Date: 
08/30/2018 - 6:30pm to 8:15pm
Event location: 

El Centro West Dallas Community College

For free reservations email lwvdallas [at] sbcglobal.net or call 214-688-4125.

The Social Justice Committee is a recent amalgam of two components. The Committee engages in education and advocacy related to reforming policing practices and housing and tenant protections. Most of the current work is concentrated in Pasadena and on the County level.

The Committee would like to expand into other subjects and other service area cities. For these reasons, it seeks additional members, especially individuals directly impacted by social justice concerns.

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News

Three delegates from LWV Diablo Valley -- Suzan Requa, Marian Shostrom and Ashley Coates -- attended the LWVUS Convention in Chicago at the end of June.

Public Statement

Los Angeles, CA -- July 6, 2018  The League of Women Voters of Los Angeles presents a free public forum on transportation and the intersection of transit and housing solutions on Satu

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News
By Carole Fernandez

Published July 31, 2018

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