Take action to defend democracy!
Actions for the week of 8.4.2025
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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.
State-Level Actions
ACTION 1: ATTEND Panel Discussion Presented by LWVSC Healthcare Policy Workgroup.
August 6, 2025, 5:30-6:30 pm.
The full membership of the League of Women Voters of SC is invited to this panel discussion co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Charleston’s Healthcare Policy Workgroup. Panel members will focus on the decline in childhood vaccinations and the impact that loss of funding for the Department of Public Health may have on the department’s ability to protect our health.
Panelists are three experts who have deep connections to SC public health. Wanda Crotwell, a health-care lobbyist, Dr. Kathleen Cartmell, chairperson of the SC Immunization Coalition and Scott Thorpe, Executive Director of the Southern Alliance for Public Health Leadership.
- When: Aug 6, 2025 05:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
- Where: Zoom
- How to attend: Members Only: Register in advance for this meeting. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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, August 4: 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.
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Tuesday, August 5: Pickens County Board of Voter Registration and Elections Regular Board Meeting at 4:30 pm at the Pickens County Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Ave, B-9, Pickens, SC 29671. Find the calendar, meeting agendas and minutes.
ACTION 3: SAVE THE DATE: National Poll Worker Recruitment Day
August 12
And as we gear up for local elections this fall, it’s critical to recruit poll workers who can ensure safe, free, and fair elections for all. Learn more about local league participation on the LWVUS website.
Action 4: Attend a session: The Legislative Process and Public Education
Greenville, Thursday, August 28
Promoted by the Freedom to Read coalition, these one-hour sessions will help attendees understand how state laws affect public education. Each session will cover the legislative process, navigating the SC Legislature website, current bills, and tips for engaging in advocacy. The League of Women Voters of South Carolina is a partnering organization. Learn more at the LWVSC website.
National-Level Actions
ACTION 5:
US House is in recess during August. Contact your Congresswoman Sheri Biggs by mail or phone.
Anderson District Office
303 West Beltline Boulevard
Anderson, SC 29625
Phone: (864) 224-7401
See items 6 and 7 below for topics to discuss with your representative.
ACTION 6: John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
“Next week, Senators Durbin and Warnock will reintroduce the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act (VRAA). This important legislation will restore and modernize the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA) and ensure that every voter has equal access to the ballot box. To mark the VRA’s 60th anniversary on August 6, LWVUS will issue an action alert on the VRAA. Watch theLWVUS take action page next week to share our action alert!” — LWVUS
ACTION 7: Holding Power Accountable
From LWVUS: For the second micro campaign, we are holding power accountable. We focus on:
- Defending and advancing voting rights, ensuring transparency and fairness in midcycle redistricting.
- Advocating for economic justice (budgets, reconciliation, Medicaid, SNAP, ICE funding and appropriations). Refer to the resources on the LMS for educating your community about the budget process.
- Encouraging everyday democracy actions. Take daily nonviolent action to hold power accountable.
- Building a nationwide network of government and election observers. Use the Election Observation Toolkit to plan election observation work.
- Highlighting the role of the courts in our system of checks and balances.
Members can access the playbook through the LWV League Management Site for more specifics.
And Take Action by Uplifting LWV Action Alerts!
ACTION 8: SHARE a post on Facebook with your friends or public. This simple action can reach many people, and takes only minutes to do.
Some posts you might want to share are available on the League of Women Voters of South Carolina and League of Women Voters of the US pages.
If you don’t know how to share a post, watch this YouTube video: How to Share a Facebook Post.
ACTION 9: ADVOCATE: Understand the Three Branches of Government
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
ACTION 10: Join the League (if you are not already a member!
Help support the League in their mission of educating and informing voters.
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