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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Public Statement

The LWVAC Committee will focus on preventing firearm suicides, unintentional injuries, and deaths.

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Action Alerts

CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: 1) Alligator Alcatraz 2) Budget/Reconciliation Bill

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Action Alerts

CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: 1) July 4th Independence from Kings rally 2) GRU referendum campaign 3) Attack
on Iran 4) Budget bill 5) NPR

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These are times for stepping outside our comfort zone. From public feedback I’ve received, the League is the most respected organization in Alachua County for advocating for our democracy.

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Action Alerts

CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: What You Can Do: 1) ) Military in LA, 2) Handcuffing a senator

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Action Alerts

CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: 1) No Kings Protests and 2) Irrational Federal Government

Position

Regardless of immigration status or citizenship all residents of Washington should have access to essential state-funded services.
Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of South Carolina affirms the right to peaceful protest and calls upon our state government, local officials. and all South Carolinians to respect those who raise their voices and everyone's First Amendment rights.

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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is to 1) TODAY:Support special election for GRU referendum
2) Support the Science Integrity Act

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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Action Alerts

The current "What You Can Do" (WYCD) action is to Oppose the budget bill. Call multiple times a day. There are multiple sample questions. Robert Reich said the budget bill passed by the House before 7am on 5/22/25 might be the “worst, most damaging piece of legislation I’ve seen in my nearly 60 years in politics”. For that reason, this is a single item WYCD message.

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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