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LWVGR Pres. Sue Theden explains the importance of being an informed voter
Gun Safety
National News
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Voting

LWVGR President Sue Theden Explains the Importance of Being an Informed Voter

As more presidential candidates pop up, the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford shares how to get informed. An interview with Annamarie Shute on WIFR-TV23.

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Private and Public Schools Struggle to Get Their Share of State Funding.
Education
Local Government
State League Platforms
This Week with the League

Learn How School Vouchers Damage Public School Systems

Private and public schools struggle to get their share of state funding. A LWVIL program Tuesday April 25, 7pm, plus many sources present the facts of government-funded school voucher programs.

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Rockford Summit on Racism at UW-Sports Factory 5-4-23
Non-League Events
Public Events
Racism

Help to End Racism

The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford supports Eliminate Racism 815’s important event. Learn what is happening currently in Rockford to eliminate racism. May 4, 2023UW Sports Factory – 305 S. MadisonRegistration and Vendors start at 8:15 – 9:00 am Sessions: 9:00 am – 4:15 pm ALL DAY EVENT Questions: Where do we go from here? How can we work […]

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U. S. Constitution and Flag
Democracy
Voting
Voting Rights History

Choose Democracy

“It’s a republic, if you can keep it.“— Benjamin Franklin

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Non-partisanship
Ethics
National League Platforms
Non-Partisanship

The League response to statements about partisanship of candidate forums

“Since our founding in 1920, the League of Women Voters nonpartisan policy has stated that “The League of Women Voters does not support or oppose any political party or candidate.” 

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Reproductive Choice by Women
National League Platforms
National News
Reproductive Rights
Women’s Empowerment

League Position on Reproductive Choice

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that public policy in a pluralistic society must affirm the constitutional right of privacy of the individual to make reproductive choices.

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Hospital Closures
Healthcare
Local League Platforms
National League Platforms
Non-League Events

LWVGR Sends Public Response to Mercy Health Closures of West Rockford Facilities

This is the written response sent to the Illinois Health Facilities and Services Review Board, the oversight board concerning the facility closures, held January 27, 2022.

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Fighting-Voter Suppression-lwv
National League Platforms
National News
Voter Registration-public
Voting
Women’s Empowerment

Fighting Voter Suppression

We protect every American’s right to vote, challenging those who seek to restrict Black, brown, female, and other voices in our democracy.

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