Defend Democracy – A Teach-in

Graphic for Defend Democracy – A Teach-in scheduled February 28 in Akron, location TBA

Submitted by Akron Area in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/28/2026 - 10:00am to 2:30pm

This far-reaching event includes In-person training from trusted experts, Insights into voting barriers and challenges, networking & community building 

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February General Membership Meeting

Tax Policy

Submitted by Greater Youngstown in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/11/2026 - 5:30pm to 6:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual

Aditi Srivastava, Tax Policy Researcher of Policy Matters Ohio, will discuss property taxes, including recent changes that have been signed into law, and the proposed constitutional amendment to eliminate property taxes.

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New bills: restricting abortion medications and bathrooms; burdensome parental rights requirements

LWVSC Action Alert

Submitted by South Carolina in January 2026.

Action Alerts

H. 4760 restricting access to abortion-inducing medications remains active. Email the House Judiciary Committee and its members to vote no on this harmful bill. "Bathroom bill" H.4756 is unnecessary and puts cisgender students at risk of bullying and harassment. Parental rights are important, but the requirements of H.4757would be a significant burden on teachers and schools.

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The Declaration of Independence and the Push for Racial Equality - National Constitution Center

Submitted by Utica-Rome Metropolitan Area in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/02/2026 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom webinar

In celebration of Black History Month, scholars Lucas Morel and Melvin Rogers join 

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Unite and Rise 8.5: An Initiative to Defend Democracy

Unite and Rise 8.5: Protests and Marches and Rallies

On April 17, 2025, LWV CEO Celina Stewart and President Dianna Wynn released the following statement: 

“From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to defying Supreme Court orders...one thing is abundantly clear: our country is in a constitutional crisis.    

"We the people must fight back. That is why the League of Women Voters is launching a powerful new initiative, Unite and Rise 8.5.” 

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No Kings Day!

No

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2026.

Event Date: 
03/28/2026 (All day)
Event location: 

TBD

The No Kings Coalition is activating an immediate and ongoing nationwide digital organizing effort leading up to the next mass mobilization on March 28.

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Planning for 2026-27 Local League Program

Submitted by Redding Area in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/24/2026 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

Riverfront Playhouse Lounge

Planning the Local League Program for 2026-27.  Also discuss/decide input for the National Program at the US National Convention in June 2026.

Check back for more details . . .

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Member Coffees with LWV-WC President Catherine Murau

Coffee

Submitted by Washtenaw County in January 2026.

2026 coffee dates with LWV-WC President Catherine Murau.  Informal, casual conversation; hear about new and ongoing projects and initiatives and bring your ideas and questions.  Open to all members and especially new members.

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Tell Congress That Federal Immigration Enforcement Has Gone Too Far

LWVUS action alert

Submitted by Dearborn-Dearborn Heights in January 2026.

Action Alerts

It is time for all of us to stand up, speak out, and demand an end to these heinous actions. No agency or elected official is above the law. Democracy cannot endure when its government uses violence to silence dissent and evade accountability.

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February Board Meeting

Submitted by Wellesley in January 2026.

Event Date: 
02/10/2026 - 3:30pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Warren Building

All Board Memebers are welcome to attend.  For more information contact LWVWellesley2 [at] gmail.com

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