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The LWV is a grassroots civic organization that encourages informed and active participation in government works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to people 16 years and older of all gender identities. With 100 years of experience, the League is one of America's oldest and most trusted civic nonprofit organizations.

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Events

"Good Trouble Lives On" nationwide rallies

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.

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in May 2025.

Event Date:

08/26/2025 - 1:45pm

Event location:

Bluffton Public Library

Mark your calendars now for this special Women's Equality Day presentation on Tuesday, August 26th, presented by LWV HHI-BA. Registration opens August 1st.

Teacher Appreciation Week Signs Everywhere

Submitted by Hilton Head Island-Bluffton Area in May 2025.

News

Teacher Appreciation Week was celebrated annually across the nation from May 5th to May 9th to recognize the dedication, commitment, and hard work of teachers for their students, families and communities.

Submitted by South Carolina in March 2025.

Action Alerts

Searching for ways to help defend democracy?

Even taking one small action can help us fight the negative emotions we are feeling and leave us feeling empowered to do more.

Open our bi-weekly actions to find out what you can do at national, state, and local levels to make a difference.

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.

Action Alert (Black woman with megaphone)

Submitted by the US (LWVUS) in March 2025.

Action Alerts

The House and Senate introduced the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which would require citizenship documentation to register to vote even though voters in every state are already required to affirm or verify their citizenship status when registering.

The SAVE Act would create one more barrier to the voting process, as many eligible voters do not have easy access to the necessary documents.

Tell your members of Congress to oppose the SAVE Act.

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.