Author: Jo Minor
State League Platforms
Voting
Please Support the Illinois Fair Tax
The League of Women Voters Illinois or proponents of the upcoming Fair Tax referendum in the November 2020 election. There is misinformation concerning the Illinois Fair Tax posted in social media. Please find out the facts for yourself.
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Public Events
Get Involved! 815 Activism Expo July 11.
The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford is a cosponsor. Please remember to wear your facial mask and practice social distancing. It is mandatory, but also polite to do so.
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National League Platforms
National News
Deborah Turner chosen as latest President of national League of Women Voters.
New League President speaks about the recent national virtual convention in her welcome communication.
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Immigration
U.S. Must Release Children From Family Detention Centers, Judge Rules
The order, which cited the severity of the coronavirus pandemic, applies to children held in the nation’s three family detention centers for more than 20 days.
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National League Platforms
National News
LWVUS Responds to Police Killing of George Floyd
The League of Women Voters grieves the murders of George Floyd and the countless other Black lives that have been tragically taken at the hands of rogue law enforcement officers who are rarely held fully accountable for their actions.
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Voting
Mail-in Ballots Are “Go!” In Illinois Elections.
Voting-by-mail bill passed both Houses and is waiting for Gov. Pritzker’s expected signature. The measure is supported by national, state, and local Leagues of Women Voters.
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Local League Platforms
Opinions & Editorials
Security
No Armed Resource Personnel in Schools-Illinois Association of School Boards’ Vote Fails
School boards across Illinois voted down a resolution that would have put their support behind efforts to allow school districts to have trained and armed teachers and staff.
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NRA Shill, Dana Loesch, smears groups Moms Demand Action and League of Women Voters for Opposing Armed School Guards.
Misuses the term, “Carpetbaggers,” is in need of dictionary.
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Archive
No Armed School Security Guards
The LWVIL urges members of the community to contact your local School Board and urge a “no” vote on resolutions #1 and #3 at the IASB Conference in November.
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