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.

The League advocates for issues but does not support or oppose any candidates for office. Every League Board of Directors at each level is required to have a non-partisan policy. The League does not have a single policy that covers all Leagues. A link to the nonpartisan policy of the LWV of the Cooperstown area is available on our website.

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Event Date: 
02/28/2023 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Clark Sports Center Community Room

Join the League for Part II of our ongoing discussion of how we can reduce polarization.

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News

Last night, a US Supreme Court majority opinion was leaked in the case Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.

 

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Event Date: 
02/26/2022 - 9:00am
Event location: 

Vermillion City Council Chambers

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Event Date: 
02/05/2022 - 10:00am
Event location: 

The HUB at Southeast Technical Institute

Legislative Coffees are an opportunity to interact with your local legislators by asking them questions regarding current legislation. Legislators from districts 6, 11 and 15 have been invited to the Feb.

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Students Inside Albany
In 2025 the conference will be held from May 18-21. Applications are now open.

League of Women Voters

Issues for Emphasis are adopted by our grassroots members during Program Planning.

Good Trouble Lives On July 17
Event Date: 
07/17/2025 - 11:00am
Event location: 

Downtown Christiansburg

We’re living in a time that calls for all of us to show up.

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Event Date: 
07/17/2025 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Johnnie Walker Beach

Join the Southern Delaware Alliance for Racial Justice (SDARJ) for a

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Action Alerts

Support SJR-1 to Rescind California’s Calls for a Constitutional Convention

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