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Actions for the week of 2.2.2026

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.  

National-Level Actions

No one is above the law! Tell Congress That Federal Immigration Enforcement Has Gone Too Far.

From LWVUS: “For months, communities across the country, in Minnesota and beyond, have lived in terror as federal immigration enforcement agents have patrolled, surveilled, detained, disappeared, injured, and killed civilians, as well as denied people’s constitutional rights by attacking and arresting peaceful protestors. Yet Congress — our elected officials — has played a pivotal role in funding and enabling this government-manufactured crisis, and they must act to stop these attacks.

We need you to stand with the League to demand that:

• Senators reject additional funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection (CBP), or immigration detention, and impose additional agency guardrails and accountability measures;
• Congress investigates ICE, CBP, and the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS's) use of force;
• Congress takes steps to protect civilians' constitutional rights to peacefully protest and assemble without their lives being threatened or taken.

Find more information and a link to contact your Senator.

Tell your US legislators to support the national Right to Read Act

EveryLibrary asks that you send a postcard to your US legislators (Rep. Sheri Biggs, Sen. Lindsey Graham, and Sen. Tim Scott) asking them to support the national Right to Read Act. 

EveryLibrary has provided a sample message to send to our legislators:

The Right to Read Act (H.R. 6440 / S. 3365) expands federal investment in literacy, strengthens school library staffing and collections, supports family literacy programs, and protects students' freedom to access diverse materials in their schools. At a time when reading scores for nine-year-olds have fallen to their lowest level since 1990, while book bans reach historic levels, this bill meets the urgency of the moment with evidence-based solutions. Please support it today!

Received from Pendleton Area Advocates for Intellectual Freedom.

State-Level Actions

Members only: Legislative Update

Monday, February 2, 5 pm.

See your state e-blast for registration information.

Support the S.70 bill on School Board Ethics

This bill proposes that the State Board of Education adopt a model code of ethics for local school board members, that local school boards should adopt a local code of ethics for all meetings, and that training would be provided. The League supports this bill. Read the League Testimony.

Attend 2026 Reproductive Health Advocacy Day

State House grounds, Tuesday, February 24, 9 am-1:30 pm

Sponsored by the South Carolina Healthy Families Coalition

“Reproductive healthcare in the Palmetto State hangs by a thread, but we have the power to make our voices heard with our elected officials. South Carolina lawmakers need to hear our message loud and clear - no bans on our healthcare.” Sign up and to find out more.

Contact your local legislators on access to abortion-inducing medications, the “Bathroom bill” and parental rights.

• H. 4760 restricting access to abortion-inducing medications remains active. Email the House Judiciary Committee and its members to vote no on this harmful bill.
• "Bathroom bill" H.4756 is unnecessary and puts cisgender students at risk of bullying and harassment.
• Parental rights are important, but the requirements of H.4757 would be a significant burden on teachers and schools.

Learn more on these current issues at the statehouse.

Local-Level Actions

Attend the LWVOP Members Only Meeting

February 17, 4 pm (this date may change)

Clemson Methodist Church, 300 Frontage Road, Clemson, SC

LWVOP is launching Upstate Votes: our 2026 Voter Engagement Program, and we invite members to participate in a planning meeting to learn more and get involved. Upstate Votes focuses on increasing informed, nonpartisan voter participation in the 2026 primary and general elections, with special emphasis on first-time voters and underrepresented communities in Oconee and Pickens Counties.

At this member-only meeting, we will:

• Share the goals and timeline for the 2026 voter engagement program
• Highlight outreach efforts around primary elections and voter education
• Describe volunteer opportunities that fit a variety of interests and schedules
• Invite member ideas, questions, and participation

Whether you enjoy community outreach, planning, communications, or behind-the-scenes support, there is a role for every interested member.

ATTEND meetings of your local government and stay informed on local issues.

LWVOP.org maintains an extensive calendar of local public meetings.

• Monday, February 2: Pickens County Council meeting in the Council Auditorium at the Administration Facility, 222 McDaniel Ave., Pickens, SC 29671 at 6:30 pm. View links to their 2026 Council Meeting Calendar, Pickens County Calendar, and to the agenda and minutes and videos (scroll down the page).

• Monday, February 2: 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. See the 2026 calendar.

• Tuesday, February 3: 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.

• Tuesday, February 3: Oconee County Council meeting in the County Council Chambers located at 415 South Pine Street, Walhalla, SC at 6 pm. Here are links to the calendar, agenda and minutes and videos of past county council meetings.

• Monday, February 9: Oconee County School board meeting at the District Office at 6 pm. If you cannot attend, there is a livestream option. Also, you may find the 2026 agendas and minutes from past meetings.

• Monday, February 9: Pickens City Council meeting in City Hall, 219 Pendleton St, Pickens, SC 29671 at 6 pm. Find the Schedule of Meetings, City Council Minutes, Agendas, and Livestream Recordings (scroll to the bottom of the page).

• Monday, February 16: 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 2026 calendar.

• Tuesday, February 17: 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 2026 Council Meeting Calendar, Pickens County Calendar, and to the agenda and minutes and videos (scroll down the page).

Tuesday, February 17: Oconee County Council meeting in the County Council Chambers located at 415 South Pine Street, Walhalla, SC at 6 pm. Here are links to the Calendar, agenda and minutes and videos of past county council meetings. 

Save the Date: No Kings event on March 28 

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