Our Positions

Below are all of our positions.

What is a Position?

The League of Women Voters takes action on an issue only when we have a position addressing that particular issue. Members must study and come to consensus on an issue, in order to form a position. This thorough grassroots process ensures that our advocacy is well considered by a broad range of people, understood by our members, and we have a sense of the political environment.

South Hampton Roads Positions

Green Space

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in September 2018.

Position

The LWV-SHR supports the improvement, expansion, and maintenance of existing parks and recreational facilities and of the continued efforts by the Hampton Roads cities to acquire additional land for open space, natural areas, linear parks and recreational use.
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Gun Violence Prevention

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in September 2018.

Position

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

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in September 2018.

Position

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

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in May 2024.

Position

The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads believes it is the responsibility of the government to provide support for conditions under which credible local journalism can survive and thrive.
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Local Residential Recycling

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in May 2024.

Position

The LWV-SHR supports an integrated approach to waste management that emphasizes reducing waste, reusable goods in place of single-use, efficient and environmentally safe recycling, and extended producer responsibility.
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Regional Cooperation

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in September 2018.

Position

The LWV-SHR supports the concept of regional cooperation among local jurisdictions as a means for solving problems that cross jurisdictional boundaries.
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Transportation

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in September 2018.

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.
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All South Hampton Roads Subscribed Positions

Climate Change

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

State and local Leagues, and individual League members, have a critical role to play in helping to limit future climate change and protect the planet.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2018.

Position

Promote peace in an interdependent world by working cooperatively with other nations and strengthening international organizations.
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Meeting Basic Human Needs

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that one of the goals of social policy in the United States should be to promote self-sufficiency for individuals and families and that the most effective social programs are those designed to prevent or reduce poverty.
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NATURAL RESOURCES

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2018.

Position

Promote an environment beneficial to life through the protection and wise management of natural resources in the public interest.
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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2018.

Position

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable and responsive.
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SOCIAL POLICY

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in February 2018.

Position

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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United Nations

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in April 2019.

Position

The League of Women Voters supports a strong, effective United Nations and endorses the full and active participation of the United States in the UN system.
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