Action Alerts engage members to reach out to local, state, and national legislators on topics of immediate relevance to the League's mission.  

“Speaking with one voice” is an important tenet of the League. The national League provides strategies and action policies to ensure a consistent message on national issues, and similarly state Leagues are responsible for a coherent state message.  Neighboring local Leagues often collaborate to ensure regional issues are addressed uniformly.

Only the president (or designee) speaks for the League in an official capacity; however, members are encouraged to act as individuals.  When responding to an Action Alert, for example, a local League president would send a message on behalf of the organization, and members might contact the same official as individuals without mention of League affiliation.  Responding as an individual strengthens your action with legislators.  

Members are encouraged to respond as individuals to the Action Alerts below.  Note below each headline the organization posting the alert, either South Carolina (state League), LWVUS (national), or Columbia Area (local).