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The League is proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public.

The LWV is a grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older of all gender identities. With 100 years of experience, the League is one of America's oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations. 

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Social Justice Meeting
Event Date: 
06/17/2025 - 4:00pm

Interested in Social Justice? The LWV of HHI/BA is broadening the ERA and Healthcare Committee to focus on local social justice issues. Elections occur EVERY year, many of which are at the township and county level.

Wm Equality Day Save Date
Event Date: 
08/26/2025 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Bluffton Public Library

Mark your calendars now for this special Women's Equality Day presentation on Tuesday, August 26th, presented by LWV HHI-BA. Registration opens August 1st.

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The State Election Commission is mailing over 190,000 voter confirmation cards to individuals who have not voted since the 2020 General Election and have not updated their voter information. Voters who return the card indicating they've moved, voters whose cards are returned undeliverable by the Post Office, and voters who don't respond are made inactive.

Teacher Appreciation Week Signs Everywhere
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Teacher  Appreciation Week was celebrated annually across the nation from May 5th to May 9th to recognize the dedication, commitment, and hard work of teachers for their students, families and communities.

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Action Alerts

 
Searching for ways to help defend democracy?

Even taking one small action can help us fight the negative emotions we are feeling and leave us feeling empowered to do more. 

Open our bi-weekly actions to find out what you can do at national, state, and local levels to make a difference. 

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Action Alerts

The House and Senate introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote even though voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering.

The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents.

Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act

Poll Worker Training 2025
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New Poll Worker Training Classes are available!