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2026 LWVSC Council: Building Community, Protecting Democracy
Event Date: 
06/20/2026 - 9:30am to 3:00pm
Event location: 

Midlands Technical College Beltline Campus

Stand up for democracy by joining your fellow League members for our biennial Council meeting on June 20, 2026, in Columbia, SC. Hear from South Carolina Election Commission officials and take a "Data Walk' of League projects across the state. Afternoon sessions will inspire and empower us to strengthen our work and our mission through diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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A coalition of 11 leading environmental and advocacy organizations, including the League of Women Voters of South Carolina, filed an amicus curiae brief on April 20 in the South Carolina Supreme Court, urging the Court to uphold the legal doctrine of public importance standing. The brief promotes consistency and fairness in the legal system, ensuring that cases involving broad public harm – such as pollution, habitat destruction or mismanagement of public trust resources – can be heard in court.

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international
Event Date: 
06/09/2026 - 12:30pm

The International Relations Study Group of the League of Women Voters of Central Delaware County has been active for years studying different countries meeting monthly on the second Tuesday at 12:30 pm. To generate discussion the group uses the Great Decisions Briefing Book resources put out by the Foreign Policy Association.

On June 9, 2026 the discussion will be a review of Chapter 4 of 2026 Great Decisions titled The Third Nuclear Age: Trump, the Order, and the Bomb.

To learn more about the the topics and the International Relations Study Group and how to become involved click READ MORE

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In these days of deepening polarization, growing distrust and cynicism brought on by government dysfunction, we might be tempted to withdraw from the public sphere entirely. But now, more than ever, is the right time to look outward and actively participate in neighborhood clubs, organizations and associations that can offer both personal satisfaction and an opportunity to contribute to the betterment of the community.

Exploring the Constitution Foundations to Front Pages
Event Date: 
05/21/2026 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Register for this zoom session on May 21st at 7pm to learn about What the Constitution Says—and How It’s being Interpreted Today, this is the second in a series that will explore the U.S. Constitution through both its historical foundations and its ongoing relevance in today’s headlines every 3rd Thursday evening of the month at 7:00PM. Registering once will register you for all sessions.

Democracy Drop In Zoom
Event Date: 
05/20/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Make your voice heard! League members and guests are invited to spend an hour learning more about an important issue and how to take concrete action on it. We’ll meet on the third Wednesday of the month at 7pm via zoom. We’ll highlight current issues the League is following and walk through the process of how we can take action on those issues.

2026 Annual Meeting
Event Date: 
06/13/2026 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

Joan Pisani Community Center

Mark your calendar for the LWV of Southwest Santa Clara Valley's 2026 Annual Meeting. This year, our Annual Meeting will be held in the multipurpose room at the Joan Pisani Community Center in Saratoga. The meeting starts at 11 AM.

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