Columbia Area

LWV member, Shirley Chisholm

LWV - 104 years strong and counting

The League of Women Voters draws upon 104 years of history in educating voters and empowering women and men to exercise their vote.

Former LWV Chief Executive Officer Virginia Kase Solomon recalls League member Shirley Chisholm

Columbia Area

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

 

League Lines Newsletter

The League Lines newsletter is published nearly monthly throughout the year.  Each contains a summary of events and the President's report.  

(Note that Observer Corps is composed of League members who regularly attend local civic board meetings and report back on their activities).

Members may log into the website in order to access the League Lines archive.  If creating a new website account, please contact the webmaster so your account can be associated with LWVCA.

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April 2025 Public Policy Luncheon

Flyer for the League of Women Voters of the Columbia Area's Public Policy Luncheon on April 17, 2025, featuring Todd Glover, discussing the importance of local government. Event requires RSVP.

Submitted by Columbia Area in April 2025.

Event Date: 
04/17/2025 - 11:30am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

The Lourie Center

Todd Glover, Executive Director of the South Carolina Municipal Association will discuss the importance of local government. 

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LWVSC Healthcare Policy Workgroup Open Meeting

Submitted by South Carolina in July 2025.

Event Date: 
08/06/2025 (All day)
Event location: 

virtual

Save the date! The LWVSC Healthcare Policy Workgroup is planning a special meeting for August 6. The speakers will be addressing issues that will be of broad interest, so they would like to extend the invitation to the full membership. More details to come.

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The Legislative Process: What It Means for Educators and Public Education Supporters

The Legislative Process: What It Means for Educators and Public Education Supporters

Submitted by South Carolina in July 2025.

Event Date: 
07/22/2025 - 6:30pm to 08/28/2025 - 4:30pm

Promoted by the Freedom to Read coalition with LWVSC as a partner, these one hour sessions will help attendees understand how state laws affect public education. Locations: Columbia, York/Rock Hill, Charleston, Myrtle Beach, and Greenville/Spartanburg. Find a session near you.

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"Good Trouble Lives On" nationwide rallies

Good trouble lives on

Submitted by South Carolina in July 2025.

Event Date: 
07/17/2025 (All day)

Whether you're outraged by attacks on civil rights, the gutting of essential services, disappearances of our neighbors, or the assault on free speech and our right to organize, we invite you to join us in making good trouble.

This will be a nationwide day of nonviolent action and organizing, rooted in the tradition of the civil rights movement—but built for today’s fight. On July 17, communities across the country will take to the streets, courthouses, and community spaces to carry forward his fight for justice, voting rights, and dignity for all. Find a rally near you.

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