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

First Tuesday Talk: Book Discussion of Tyranny of the Minority

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in March 2024.

Event Date:

09/03/2024 - 11:45am

Event location:

Blacksburg Public Library

The League of Women Voters will hold its first book club discussion on the book Tyranny of the Minority at our First Tuesday Talk on September 3, 2024 at 11:45 a.m.

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2024.

Event Date:

05/13/2024 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of " Environment and Pollution" 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,

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2024.

Event Date:

04/08/2024 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Crime and Punishment" 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,

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
I am confident that somebody reading this can help. Some jobs in our League, like mine, are highly visible. Some jobs take place behind the scenes quietly keeping the League gears moving smoothly. Such is the job of Roster Manager. Keeping track of existing members, dues, and new members has been shared by two steadfast Leaguers...

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2024.

Event Date:

03/11/2024 - 7:00pm

Event location:

Zoom

Promote conversations about the subject of "Women's Role in our Nation's History" 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,

Lobby Days January 23-24 Tallahassee text on a Purple background with a Gold State of Florida graphic

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

News

League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) epitomizes the League of Women Voters’ mission and vision with its annual Lobby Days in Tallahassee. Local League leaders from across the state convened to learn from the experts about what is and will be happening in the 2024 Florida Legislature. And then they converged on the Capitol to talk to individual legislators and attend committee meetings and legislative sessions.

Diverse group of women facing the camera along the top with Meet & Mobilize text below in a white background

Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

News

The Meet & Mobilize Collaborative Initiative was formed from the Meet & Mobilize event in January. The collaborative is made up of nonpartisan community organizations, including Zeta Phi Beta Sorority Inc. Delta Sigma Zeta Chapter, the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Gainesville Alumnae Chapter, The Visionaires Club, The Links Inc. Gainesville Chapter, and LWV of Alachua County. The aim is to create meaningful partnerships as we enter the 2024 election season through education, engagement and empowerment. It is evident that our voices are more vital when we unite and collaborate; it is a testament to the power of collective action. Working together will strengthen and maintain our democracy and our community.

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

Blog Post

Dear Members,
Here’s hoping that you enjoyed the festive season in a gratifying manner. Closing out a year and stepping into the next gives us a chance to reconsider our values and priorities and how to live them. Happy New Year to each of you!

Untangling the 2024 Presidential Nomination with Caitlin Jewitt

Submitted by Montgomery County, VA in January 2024.

Event Date:

02/20/2024 - 3:00pm to 4:30pm

Event location:

Warm Hearth Village - Tall Oaks Hall

Dr. Caitlin Jewitt, associate professor and associate chair in Virginia Tech’s Department of Political Science, chose as her title “Untangling the 2024 Presidential Nomination.” The event on Tuesday, Feb. 20th from 3–4:30 p.m.

Three women at LWV table with red table cloth

Submitted by Alachua County in January 2024.

Event Date:

01/25/2024 - 6:00pm

Event location:

Cotton Club Museum and Cultural Center

LWV of Alachua County will be tabling at the Meet and Mobilize event where LWVAC, in collaboration with several other local organizations, will kick off the 2024 election season.

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Civil Engagement

Civil Engagement

First Tuesday Talk: Book Discussion of Tyranny of the Minority

Living Room Conversations: Environment and Pollution

Living Room Conversations: Crime and Punishment

President's Message, February 2024

Living Room Conversations: Women in History

Lobby Days attendees spend day in Tallahassee advocating for LWV causes

Introducing the Meet & Mobilize Collaborative Initiative

President's Message, January 2024

Untangling the 2024 Presidential Nomination with Dr. Caitlin Jewitt

Volunteer Opportunity: Tabling at the Meet & Mobilize Event

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