If you missed some of our previous events, you can find available videos and resource materials here
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Abolishing the Electoral College. Electing the President by Popular Vote. March 19, 2024 Virtual Presentation
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 College, challenge the arguments in favor of the Electoral College, and explain what needs to be done to abolish the Electoral College.
- VOTE: Every Voice Matters. Advocating for Improved Voter Access and Security March 4, 2024 Virtual Webinar
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.
Watch the Zoom recording here.
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End Closed Primaries in Pennsylvania. February 7, 2024 Virtual Presentation
Pennsylvania is one of only seven states with fully closed primaries. Bills pending in the state Legislature can change this. This presentation will explored other primary systems and what is possible and needed for Pennsylvania.
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Making Your Vote Count - Redistricting Reform. January 11, 2024. Virtual Presentation
This presentation from Fair Districts-PA discussed the redistricting process in Pennsylvania and ways we can help end gerrymandering.
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Censorship in Schools: What Can You Do. October 3, 2023 Virtual Webinar
The LWVPA, Education Voters PA, the Education Law Center, LWV Bucks County conducted a panel discussion on censorship in PA schools and actions you can take in your community. The panel was moderated by Susan Boser, Social Policy Director at LWVPA.
Panelists: Susan Spicka, Executive Director, Education Voters PA; Ashli -Giles Perkins, Esq: Education Law Center; Amy McGahran, Member, LWV Bucks County
View the webinar recording here.
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How School Boards Impact All of Us. March 13, 2023 Virtual Webinar
With national attention increasingly focused on School Boards, this webinar panel discussion clarified the role and impact local school boards have on everyone in the community. Panelists Susan Spicka, Executive Director, Education Voters of PA, Dr. Ziad Munson, Prof. of Sociology & Chair of the Sociology & Anthropology Dept. at Lehigh University, Kate Nazemi, Co-founder of Advocates of Inclusive Education and Jennifer K. Hoff, Member of the PA School Board Association, representing Bucks County discussed what do School Boards do, how are they elected and how they affect all members of the community beyond the immediate school community.
View the Webinar recording here
Webinar references and resources:
2022 PBSA Principles for Governance and Leadership
Responsibilities of School Boards and School Directors
Advocates for Inclusive Education
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League of Women Voters PA and the Electoral College. February 6, 2023 Virtual Presentation
Brett Dolente, LWVPA Member at Large, spoke about the history of the Electoral College, the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact and what the League of Women Voters of Pennsylvania is planning in 2023 to support abolition of the Electoral College.
References and Resources:
National Popular Vote Interstate Compact - Status of Pennsylvania
National Geographic video: Here’s why the Electoral College exists—and how it could be reformed
Harvard Kennedy School video This is why we still have the Electoral College
