Thanks to all of you who are contributing actions and ideas to this bi-weekly Action List.
Actions for the week of 3.16.2026
These are just suggestions of actions you could take as an individual. If you are a League member, always remember to express your personal views, and not to speak on behalf of the League.
Only League Presidents or designees can speak on behalf of the League.
Local-Level Actions
Thanks to Carol Asalon, Rylie DeWeese, and all who brought together a great program Tuesday, "Lost the Youth Vote? Let's Talk About Why"
Watch a short video from the presentation.
Pickens County Library Update: Attend the next board meeting
March 19, Easley, SC
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Pickens County library director fired after youth programs canceled, 86K books under review News story from FoxCarolina
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Actions below are suggested by CAFE (Community Advocates for Education) Pickens
“Your voice and your presence matters—please stand up for our public library’s future!
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Contact every Library Board member. Find their emails.
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Contact every County Council member. Find their emails.
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Contact Senator Rex Rice. His phone number is 864-884-0408 and rexricescsenate [at] gmail.com (subject: Pickens%20County%20Library, body: ) (his email) is rexricescsenate [at] gmail.com
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Attend the March 19 Board meeting
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Speak during public comments at the March 19 Board meeting. Public comment sign-ups open Monday, March 16. boardclerk [at] pcls.fyi (subject: PCLS%20Board%20Meeting, body: ) (To sign up, email )boardclerk [at] pcls.fyi or call 864-850-7077, ext. 189.
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List of book titles that have been challenged.
March 28 is the third No Kings Day.
LWVUS is joining No Kings as a national partner on Saturday, March 28. Leagues are welcome to lean in locally and participate in activations with partners on the ground in a nonpartisan manner. For Leagues who decide to mobilize for No Kings, please utilize our Protest Safety Guidance and Guidance for Leagues About Nonpartisanship and Partnerships.
“What began in 2025 as a single day of defiance has become a sustained national resistance to tyranny, spreading from small towns to city centers and across every community determined to defend democracy. Our peaceful movement is bigger than ever.
When our families are under attack and costs are pushing people to the brink, silence is not an option. We will defend ourselves and our communities against this administration’s unjust and cruel acts of violence.”
Find out more about No Kings Day.
Local Politics Matter!
Stay informed and involved by attending meetings where important decisions are made.
LWVOP.org maintains an extensive calendar of local public meetings.
- Monday, March 16: City of Clemson Council meeting held at Council Chambers, Clemson City Hall, 1250 Tiger Blvd # 1, Clemson, SC 29631 at 6:30 pm unless otherwise noted. See the 2026 calendar.
- Monday, March 16: Pickens County Council Mid-Month (Special Called Meeting) in the Main Conference Room of the Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Avenue Pickens, SC 29671 at 6:30 pm. View links to their 2026 Council Meeting Calendar, Pickens County Calendar, and to the agenda and minutes and videos (scroll down the page).
- Tuesday, March 17: Oconee County Council Meeting in the County Council Chambers located at 415 South Pine Street, Walhalla, SC at 6 pm. Find links to the calendar, agenda and minutes and videos of past county council meetings.
- Thursday, March 19: Pickens County Library System Board of Trustees meeting at 5:30 pm (note new time) at Captain Kimberly Hampton Memorial Library, 304 Biltmore Rd, Easley, SC Calendar Year 2026 meetings and locations; agenda and minutes. List of book titles that have been challenged.
- Monday, March 23: Pickens City Council Work Session, 219 Pendleton St, Pickens, SC 29671 at 6 pm. Find the Schedule of Meetings, City Council Minutes, Agendas, and Livestream Recordings (scroll to the bottom of the page).
- Monday, March 23: Pickens County School Board Meeting in the Administration Bldg, 1348 Griffin Mill Rd, Easley, SC 29640 at 6 pm. Board meetings are livestreamed; to watch, please connect to the SDPC YouTube page. You may view video of past meetings.
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Tuesday, March 24: Oconee Library Board meeting held in the Council Chambers at 415 S. Pine St, Walhalla, SC 29691 at 5:30 pm. View the Calendar; agendas and minutes.
Find a detailed list of Pickens and Oconee public meetings.
Upstate Votes 2026 Public Event
Monday, April 6 at 4 pm
Central Clemson Library, 105 Commons Way, Central, SC 29630
In many communities, only a small percentage of eligible voters participate in primary elections. That means critical decisions are often made by a very limited number of people.
Primary elections shape which choices voters see in November. When fewer people participate, fewer voices are represented.
The League of Women Voters of Oconee & Pickens Counties encourages voters to understand how primaries work and why participation matters.
Learn more on April 6 at 4:00 p.m. at the Central Clemson Library, featuring SC State House Representative Neil Collins; and South Carolina LWV Board member Lawson Wetli.
Sponsored by: the Oconee/Pickens League of Women Voters.
Location: Central Clemson Library, 105 Commons Way, Central, SC 29630
Save the Date: Wednesday, April 29, 4pm.
Ready! Set! Vote!
State-Level Actions
25–26 SC Bills of Interest
March is Women's History Month
Sarah Leverette: South Carolina lawyer, teacher, mentor, ground breaker
H.3258 to acquire and implement mobile panic alert systems in all schools
The League of Women Voters of South Carolina supports requiring mobile silent panic alarm systems in all public schools because such systems have been widely credited with saving multiple lives and improving school safety.
Laws of this type are known popularly as “Alyssa’s Law.” Alyssa Alhadeff was a 14-year-old student at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School who was killed by a lone shooter in the massacre on Valentine’s Day in 2018. Legislation that fits the description for Alyssa’s Law requires silent panic alarms that are directly linked to law enforcement for the purpose of reducing response times in case of any emergency. Written testimony from Janelle Rivers available at LWVSC.org
Read more here:
2025-26 Environmental Policy Advocacy
S.867 Data Center Development Act
The League strongly supports the requirement in this bill that data centers pay all costs associated with generating and distributing the electricity that they use in vast quantities. We believe that the bill can be improved through amendments as it moves through the legislative process. Robust opportunities for both expert and public input, are currently absent in the bill, and exemptions provided in this bill appear to be excessive. Data centers generating their own power must be held to strong environmental standards.
More information on data centers
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Refer to our 12/13/2025 Action Alert concerning a proposed data center in Walterboro, SC
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From the League: Who pays? Critics push back against data centers in South Carolina
Read 2026 Making Democracy Work Network updates
Our Making Democracy Work Network Updates help inform organizations and individuals who share our interest in election issues at the SC State House.
National-Level Actions
Statement About the President’s Unilateral Military Action in Iran
WASHINGTON, DC—The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on behalf of Celina Stewart, Esq., Chief Executive Officer, regarding the President’s military action in Iran:
“The League of Women Voters is deeply concerned by the President’s decision to initiate unprovoked military action against Iran without prior congressional authorization.
“This is not about the character of any individual involved. It is about constitutional authority and the dangerous subversion of our system of checks and balances.
“The Constitution clearly assigns the power to declare war to Congress, an authority that was intentionally ignored. When a president goes around Congress to initiate military action, it is not a sign of strength. It is executive overreach and dangerous to Americans, both domestically and abroad.”
Read more about this military action.
Contact your US Senator Lindsey Graham, 864-646-4098; and US Representative Sheri Biggs. 864-224-7401 with your comments.
The SAVE Act is Headed to the Senate: A Push to Restrict Voting Access
Congress is moving the SAVE Act suite of bills, which would disenfranchise millions of eligible Americans from registering to vote. This time, they’ve added provisions that would also make it harder to cast one’s ballot. Here is what you need to know.
A renewed push for the SAVE Act
For the last several months, online supporters of the SAVE Act have partnered with President Trump, Representative Chip Roy (R-TX-21), Senator Mike Lee (R-UT), and even Elon Musk to promote the legislation through social media platforms. The focus has been on spreading mis- and disinformation about voting in our country, largely around non-citizen voting.”
Read the rest of the statement here.
Americans do not need MORE obstacles to vote. Tell your Senator to vote no on this legislation. Find out more information and to send a message to your U.S. Senator.
Learn more at this webinar:
What You Need to Know About the SAVE Acts Webinar
Mar 19, 2026 03:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Congress has introduced multiple voter suppression bills similar to the SAVE Act, with some variations. In this midterm year, there is a lot of talk in Congress about voter ID and election integrity. During this webinar, we will discuss the specific components of these pieces of legislation and how to take action to oppose them.
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