Civil Engagement

Civil Engagement

A dialogue in which all participants have a right to speak and to be heard. Such dialogue is characterized by: 

  • Respectful participation
  • Sharing the time equitably
  • Attentive listening
  • Balanced discussion
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Blog Post

More than 100 years ago, the League of Women Voters of the US was founded to be a nonpartisan voice for American women who wanted free, fair, and open elections, above all else. Our founders believed that voters must always have the facts, no matter how difficult those facts could be to accept, especially when it challenges one’s deeply held beliefs about a candidate or political party. Our founders were attacked for taking positions rooted in fact back then, and today, not much has changed. League leaders continue to face this challenge and often stand accused of being partisan for our efforts to advance democracy.

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Event Date: 
09/12/2022 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Community" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library,

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Event Date: 
05/09/2022 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Civic Renewal" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library,

News

In many countries, women have been underrepresented in government and different institutions. Women face several challenges that impede their ability to participate in political life.

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
When you receive this edition of the Voter, the Florida legislative regular session will have ended. We can look back with pride at the efforts League made in the fight to maintain free and fair elections and many other causes that League members cherish. Although we lost many fights, we are now ready to organize for the upcoming election season and the beginning of a new League year.

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Event Date: 
04/11/2022 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Trust" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library,

Event Date: 
04/29/2022 - 12:00pm to 1:30pm

Our annual meeting with our NYS Assembly and Senate representatives from CNY will be held via a ZOOM webinar.  This is your opportunity to ask questions and hear were they stand on the issues. 

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Blog Post

Dear Members,
Black History Month takes on a special significance this year as we are monitoring and opposing many bills that would limit access to voting as well as the opportunity to impact the vote in many states. Florida is one – League has repeatedly expressed concerns with minority representation and inadequate functional analyses on protected districts and areas of population growth across the state. Be sure to read the article below on redistricting and act.

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Event Date: 
02/12/2022 - 9:00am
Event location: 

Vermillion City Council Chambers

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Event Date: 
02/12/2022 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Pierre Area Chamber of Commerce

Join us at the Chamber as we discuss the 2022 Legislative Session over coffee at 10 AM on Saturday, February 12. Free to attend. Need not be a Chamber member.

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