Past Events For the US (LWVUS) + Pennsylvania + Bucks County

Announcement for Zoom program End Closed Primaries in PA on February 7th 7 to 8 pm.  Speaker is Diana Dakey, LWVPA Member at large and member of Government policy committee
Event Date: 
Feb 07 2024 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

Pennsylvania is one of only seven states with fully closed primaries.  Bills pending in the state Legislature can change this. The presentation will explore other primary systems and what is possible and needed for Pennsylvania.

photo shows people marching.  African American woman holding up sign that reads voting is people power
Event Date: 
Apr 16 2024 07:00 pm to 08:15 pm

Electing the President: Past, Present and Future will cover the history of the Electoral College, why it’s a problem now and how the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact offers a solution for the future without a constitutional amendment.

Ballot Box Basics.  Election Information every voter needs.  League of Women Voters Logo
Event Date: 
Mar 28 2024 05:30 pm

The League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania's first Ballot Box Basics program of 2024 will feature Amy Kleissas, Civic Engagement Director with the League of Women Voters of Greater Pittsburgh, for a presentation on the ins and outs of voting.

Image of american flag with a gavel and the beginning of the U.S. Constitution
Event Date: 
Mar 23 2024 09:30 am to 12:00 pm
Event location: 

Buckingham Township Building, Public Meeting Room

On Saturday, March 23 the League of Women Voters of Bucks County is inviting members and their guests to gather to discuss the state of democracy in America and the challenges and threats it faces. This is an issue that has been in the news and talked about in the media a lot lately. This will be an opportunity for our members to discuss this important issue and to share their views with one another. The discussion will be facilitated by Jean Weston, Barbara Sperry and Tam St.Claire.

map of the united states
Event Date: 
Mar 19 2024 07:00 pm to 08:15 pm

Since 1970, the League of Women Voters has believed that the Electoral College should be abolished in favor of a direct popular vote.  This presentation will explain what the Electoral College is, describe the problems with the Electoral Col

colorful collage of women representing a diversity of age and race and profession
Event Date: 
Mar 13 2024 12:30 pm to 02:00 pm

A 68th United Nations Commission on the Status of Women Parallel Event presented by the League of Women Voters of the U.S. and the Global NGO Executive Committee. Learn about engaging women in governmental institutions to initiate and support policy decisions affecting their environmental, economic, social, and cultural lives and livelihood.

Event Date: 
Mar 12 2024 04:00 pm to 05:00 pm

Join the Civic Listening Corps and the League of Women Voters for an informative and engaging virtual workshop! This training session is designed to empower volunteers with the skills necessary for effective social media monitoring for the upcoming election.

crowd marching black woman holding sign that reads voting is people power
Event Date: 
Mar 04 2024 07:00 pm to 08:30 pm

Voter security and improved voter access are on the minds of all of us as we approach the Primary Election on April 23, 2024. Never again can we stand still and not be prepared for those who might seek to undermine “honest and fair” elections. We need to inform, inspire, and encourage greater participation in the process. Reaching out to the youth populations has become a very important project because they are the future. We want to register more of them and we want to help them become informed voters. Register for our webinar panel discussion to learn more.

Gerrymandering cuts voters out. We can change that.  www.fairdistrictspa.com
Event Date: 
Jan 11 2024 07:00 pm to 08:00 pm

Please join us for a Zoom presentation to learn why the persistent scourge of gerrymandering is alive and well in Pennsylvania - and why our Harrisburg politicians are loathe to change anything about it.

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Past Events Co-Hosted By Bucks County + the US (LWVUS) + Pennsylvania

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