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The correlation between school choice and shopping for cereal

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

News

This article by League member Sally Butzin appeared in the Tallahassee Democrat. For years, Sally and I have joked about the many choices of Cheerios. There are too many choices! The Florida Voucher System now takes about $3.9 billion from the public schools. We are asking our public schools to do more with less support. There may also be too many choices some of which may not be good ones. The average parent has no way to know because the rules differ for each choice.

Collage of Black women active in the voting rights movement

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Blog Post

February is Black History Month, and as we reflect on the triumphs and history of African Americans, we want to acknowledge the role of Black women in the voting rights movement. From Ida B. Wells to Stacey Abrams, Black women have played a pivotal role in the advancement of voting rights. Although there have been obstacles along the way, Black women as a collective power are a force to be reckoned with. While Black women are not a monolith in any shape or form, they have and continue to use their voices to make progress on many issues, especially voting rights.

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

Blog Post

Dear Members,

To me, the most important thing in life is personal growth. Challenges are difficult. They are also the best opportunity for personal growth. In reality, there are few things that we can control in our lives. We’re just along for the ride as events unfold.

What we can control is our attitudes and behavior. I choose to live each day with the joy of each sunrise and an open heart. And I choose to take thoughtful actions every day that are in keeping with what is right, without regard to outcome.

The LWVAC is a golden opportunity for the life path I have chosen. I am grateful...

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

News

LWVAC is launching a "What You Can Do" (WYCD) campaign where we share a series of action plans. With so much happening on the national stage, these action plans are intended to encourage you to respond to the daily breach of the rule of law and the separation of powers. Read more about this campaign...

Collage of three photos from the 2024 Civics Challenge

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

News

We appreciate your continued support of the Civics Challenge through your League dues. Your money goes to pay for student transportation, lunches, programs, t-shirts, trophies and the virtual platform needed to reach all those who take part online. Last year we expanded to include 600 high school students and hope to include more this year. But as the number of participants rises, so do the costs. Please consider helping us by donating or signing up to sponsor.

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The League of Women Voters of the United States Joins Voting Rights Groups to Applaud Decision Affirming Voting Rights in Arizona

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Public Statement

PHOENIX, AZ — The League of Women Voters of the United States, the League of Women Voters of Arizona, and co-amici applaud Tuesday’s decision from the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. The decision protects the rights of all eligible Arizona voters to register and vote for all federal elections.

Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Blog Post

While the contributions of men in the Civil Rights Movement have been widely documented, women’s contributions are often overlooked. Figures like Fannie Lou Hamer, Ella Baker, Diane Nash, and Gloria Richardson were just as vital as men like Martin Luther King Jr. And John R. Lewis in securing voting access. Their stories remain deeply relevant today, as many of the barriers they fought against have persisted or resurfaced in new forms, reminding us that vigilance in protecting voting rights is as critical as ever.

How DEI Impacts Us — And Democracy

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2025.

Blog Post

With attacks from the recent administration, DEI has been a hot topic recently. In a recent blog, I broke down what DEI really is — and isn’t. In this piece, I’ll describe just a few of the ways DEI impacts us and our democracy. I’ll then share ways you can support it.