Other Issues

From advancing health care to protecting the environment, voters care about many issues. We promote social and economic justice as well as the health and safety of all Americans to defend democracy.

Unite and Rise 8.5: Empowering Voters for Change

Unite and Rise 8.5: Empowering Voters for Change
The League of Women Voters (LWV) is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending
democracy. One of its key initiatives, Unite and Rise 8.5, is a powerful program aimed at strengthening civic
engagement, increasing voter participation, and ensuring that all voices are heard in the democratic process.

Dear League Members and Friends,

As we welcome the crisp air of autumn, I’m reminded of the importance of staying engaged and active in our communities, particularly as we approach another critical election season. It’s an exciting time for our League, as we continue to advance our mission to empower voters and defend democracy.

“Democracy is not a state. It is an act, and each generation must do its part.”— John Lewis, U.S. Congressman and Civil Rights Leader

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2025.

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Through Unite and Rise 8.5, we will engage and mobilize 8.5 million voters to protect and preserve our democracy.

Our Power Our Planet Earth Day Teach In April 21st

Submitted by Torrance Area in March 2025.

Event Date:

04/21/2025 - 5:00pm

Event location:

Katy Geissert Torrance Public Library Community Room

Learn about Climate Advocacy

Take Action

Monday, April 21st

5pm

Katy Geissert Library Community Room

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2025.

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LWVAC is launching a "What You Can Do" (WYCD) campaign where we share a series of action plans. With so much happening on the national stage, these action plans are intended to encourage you to respond to the daily breach of the rule of law and the separation of powers. Read more about this campaign...

To receive the What You Can Do actions directly, please email info [at] lwv-alachua.org with "What You Can Do" in the subject line. Request to be added to the email list. Messages come out about once a week.

Riverside County Sheriff Accountablity Coalition

Sheriff Accountability Coalition Mission Statement

Coalition members include ACLU of Southern California, League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Starting Over, Starting Over Strong and LWV Riverside.

We are a diverse group of Riverside County residents and organizations calling on our Riverside County Board of Supervisors to provide much-needed accountability for the Riverside Sheriff’s Office.

Effective Executive Branch of Local Government Study

In January 2022, the League of Women Voters of Hingham (LWVH) initiated a study to determine what makes an effective executive branch of Massachusetts (MA) local government. The executive branch includes the Select Board (SB) and Chief Municipal Officer (e.g., Town Administrator, Town Manager).