Take action to defend democracy!
Actions for the week of 7.21.2025
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These are just suggestions of actions you could take as an individual. If you are a League member, always remember to express your personal views, and not to speak on behalf of the League.Only League Presidents or designees can speak on behalf of the League.
Local-Level Actions
ACTION 1: John Lewis National Day of Action Recap July 17
Thanks to everyone who turned out for the John Lewis Day of Action. There were two events: in Seneca and in Clemson. Above is a picture that Sarah McNeill shared on Facebook at the Seneca event.
Read a report on the Greenville event from the Greenville News.
Read a national report from Newsweek.
Read a recap from the Contrarian.
ACTION 2: ATTEND meetings of your local government and stay informed on local issues.
LWVOP.org maintains an extensive calendar of local public meetings.
- Monday, July 21: Pickens County Council Mid-Month meeting in the Main Conference Room of the Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Avenue Pickens, SC 29671 at 6:30 pm. Here are links to their 2025 Council Meeting Calendar, Pickens County Calendar, and to the agenda and minutes and videos.
- Monday, July 21: City of Clemson Council meeting held at Council Chambers, Clemson City Hall, 1250 Tiger Blvd # 1, Clemson, SC 29631 at 6:30 pm unless otherwise noted. Find the 2025 calendar.
- Tuesday, July 22: Oconee Library Board Meeting held in the Council Chambers at 415 S. Pine St, Walhalla, SC 29691 at 5:30 pm. View the calendar or the agendas and minutes.
ACTION 3: Attend a session: The Legislative Process and Public Education
Greenville, Thursday, August 28
State-Level Actions
Find your SC Legislators
ACTION 4: SAVE THE DATE: Threats to Health Care Policy Work Group
August 6
Details and sign up information to come.
ACTION 5: ADVOCATE: Championing Issues That Matter Most to You
July 23, 11 am
Upcoming Unite and Rise Training: LWVUS Democracy in Your Hands Series
This virtual training series will include five key topics, outlining how Leagues can activate and mobilize their communities in this rapidly changing political environment and make a lasting impact. Members are welcome to attend any of the following sessions, occurring through the summer and early fall. Find the upcoming agenda and more information on each session.
- Jul. 23, 11am ET | Championing Issues That Matter Most to You
- Aug. 20, 12:30pm ET | Understand the Three Branches of Government
- Sept. 17, 11am ET | Working With Local Election Officials to Anchor Change
National Level Actions
ACTION 6: Stay informed on the Big Beautiful Bill Act. You can still let Congress people know you will be holding them accountable at the midterm elections.
(Graphic provided by Senator Elizabeth Warren)
ACTION 7: If you would like to speak out on issues including:
- Use of National Guard and Military Against Americans
- The Trump Administration Defiance of the Courts and Constitution
- Defending Reproductive Rights
These topics and many more are available for action on fivecalls.org
ACTION 8: Save the Date: August 12
National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
ACTION 9: Take CARE of yourself (and others!)
With so much going on in the world, it is easy to get overwhelmed. Take some time to do something you enjoy. Here’s a little cartoon to remind us to smile and be kind to others. Courtesy of FunnyTimes.com
ACTION 10: Join the League (if you are not already a member!
Help support the League in their mission of educating and informing voters.
ACTION 11: Sign up for the mailing list.
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