Citizen Rights

Citizen Rights

Democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government. Governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public records accessible.

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Your Vote. Your Future.

Action Alerts

In January 2026 the Frederick County Council approved the Critical Digital Infrastructure Overlay (CDI) Ordinance 26-01-001, encompassing approximately 2,600 acres where data centers can be located.

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Event Date: 
02/07/2026 - 8:00am

The League of Women Voters of North Carolina is pleased to serve as a co-sponsor of an upcoming FREE half-day symposium examining North Carolina's reproductive healthcare land

Democracy is NOT a Spectator Sport

We Stand Together in Solidarity  No Kings Day October 18, 2025 

Event at Rock Creek Winery 10/12/25

On October 12th, Rock Creek Winery played host to a special event that celebrated the extraordinary contributions of Lisette Estrella Henderson, the retired County Superintendent of Schools for Solano County. The day was filled with heartfelt appreciation for her many years of dedicated service to the students, educators, and communities within Solano County. She worked tirelessly to provide support to all districts, large and small, throughout the county, always ensuring that educational equity remained at the heart of every decision.

Democracy

This slide deck is designed to provide basic information about congressional districts, the selection process and purpose. The powerpoint also includes nonpartisan information regarding Proposition 50, including what it is and the ins and outs of the Proposition. The content was developed by the League of Women Voters of Stanislaus County and is based on the information provided in the Easy Voter Guide. The League hopes that this information will be useful to voters for the November 4th election.

Know Your Rights and Protest Safety Webinar 10/15
Event Date: 
10/15/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Join us for a free webinar on protest safety and knowing your rights as communities prepare for the upcoming No Kings protests

Unite and Rise 8.5 Initiative

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.

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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.

LWVAC logo and what you can do in white text plus WYCD in yellow text on a purple background
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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.

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