Smart Justice Town Hall: Engaging in the State Budget Process
In anticipation of In anticipation of Governor Evers introducing his biennial budget, Debra Cronmiller, LWVWI executive director, participated in a conversation on the many ways to participate in the budget process.
League in Action 3: Advocacy for Government Policy
For the League's third event of the 2020 Issues Briefing series, LWVWI held a discussion on Government Policy. United States Senator Tammy Baldwin joined us as a guest speaker, and presented on the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. This event also covered redistricting.
The original event posting can be found here, where there is additonal information about the speakers.
UW Oshkosh Constitution Day
On September 16, 2020, LWV of the Greater Green Bay Are and The University of Wisconsin - Oshkosh held an event around Gerrymandering, and the Iowa Solution.
Access the recording of this event here. The original event posting can be found here.
How Can We Ensure a Safe, Fair, and Accessible November Election? A Virtual Forum
On September 22, 2020, LWV Dane County held a virtual forum on ensuring safe, fair and accessible elections. The recording and relevant materials are available here.
The Right to Vote: Past, Present and Future
On September 30, 2020, LWV of the Ripon Area and the Center for Politics and the People held a panel discussion on the historical and contemporary importance of the struggle to expand and protect suffrage in the United States. One of the panelists was Deborah Turner, president of the League of Women Voters of the United States. You can view the event below, and the original event listing can be found here.
A Celebration of Voting
On Saturday, October 3, the League of Women Voters of Wisconsin, the UW Odyssey Project and additional sponsors hosted a "Celebration of Voting." UW Odyssey and Odyssey Junior students read winning essays and poems on why they believe voting is important. Guest speakers also gave their remarks, and LWVWI answered practical questions from attendees at the end.
Ashland County Reads "VOTE!"
Produced by the UW-Madison Extension, Ashland County elected officials and members of the LWV of Ashland & Bayfield Counties read "E is for Election Day."
Wisconsin's Path Forward: Election and Redistricting
This virtual public issues forum showcases steps that must be taken to secure new voting district maps that are free of partisan bias. The General Election results are also reviewed with respect to moving toward Fair Maps for redistricting.
Voting in Local Elections | AUDIO DESCRIBED VERSION | Self-Determination | WBPDD
There are many elected officials and positions that are voted and decided upon at the local level. They have a direct impact on our lives. In this video, self-advocates talk with Stephanie Birmingham – a powerful advocate who is passionate about voters’ rights – about why it’s important to vote in local elections.
The Self-Determination Channel is a project of Wisconsin Board for People with Developmental Disabilities: https://wi-bpdd.org/
Growing Future Voters
"Growing Future Voters" is the focus of this Leagues of Women Votes of Janesville and Beloit program. Kelly Beadle of CIRCLE (Center for Information and Research on Civic Learning and Engagement), Janesville Clerk-Treasurer Lori Stottler, and young Rock County voters explain the importance of increasing and broadening the participation of young voters in elections.
A Conversation About Voting Equity for People with Disabilities
This Facebook Live video was part of The Big Share 2022, a daylong fundraising event coordinated by Community Shares of Wisconsin. It features Denise Jess of the Wisconsin Council of the Blind & Visually Impaired, Barbara Beckert of Disability Rights Wisconsin and Eileen Newcomer of League of Women Voters; moderated by Joy Cardin. All three organizations are CSW members that work collaboratively to reduce barriers to voting for people with all disabilities through the WI Disability Vote Coalition.
Our Vote is Our Voice with David Carlson and Segdrick Farley
LWV Sheboygan presents this webinar with Sheboygan Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiative. David Carlson and Segdrick Farley speak about incarcerated people having the opportunity to use their voice through voting. A very important topic for the community.
