We Are…LWVGR!
The League of Women Voters of Rockford, Illinois is a busy community resource!
Understanding the Executive Orders
PFLAG has compiled explainers and resources on the recent executive orders, outlining their potential effects and ways to advocate. Stay informed by visiting PFLAG National’s website.
Take Action: Fight for Women’s Equality
ACTION REQUIRED The ERA, or the Equal Rights Amendment resolution is: “Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to equal rights for men and women”, reads, in part:[1] “ARTICLE — “Section 1. Equality of rights under the law shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on … Take Action: Fight for Women’s Equality
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.
How can we recognize mis/disinformation in the media?
Join us on Zoom to discuss the struggle to distinguish fact from fiction with Professor Michael Spikes, an expert in media literacy education.
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.
National League Supports “Dreamer” Protection
“The League stands with all Dreamers, and we strongly support legislation to permanently protect DACA recipients while we work toward lasting common-sense fair immigration policies for all.”
Choose Democracy
“It’s a republic, if you can keep it.“— Benjamin Franklin
Would YOU Get Out to Vote?
A Video Poem by Flora Cousins.
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.”
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.