The following consolidated election candidate events are being planned for March. Monday, March 10, evening (tentative date) Belvidere School Board, Mayor + meet and greet at Belvidere North High School. Thursday March 13, 6 – 8 pm Hononegah District School Board, Township, RVC + Candidate meet and greet at Roscoe Township Community Center. Friday March 14, … LWVGR Candidate Meet & Greet Schedule for April 1 Election
The League of Women Voters of Rockford, Illinois is a busy community resource!
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.
FOR THOSE OF YOU LOOKING TO TURN YOUR ANGER INTO ACTION, here’s some advice from a high-level staffer for a Senator. There are two things that we should be doing all the time right now, and they’re by far the most important things.You should NOT be bothering with online petitions or emailing.
ACTION REQUIRED Contact the White House and ask President Biden to take action on the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) by instructing the US Archivist to certify the 28th Amendment. Here are five things you can do between now and the end of the year. Take the challenge and do all of them before President Biden’s term … Take Action: Fight for Women’s Equality
Even though some local elections are uncontested, it’s important to know where all the candidates stand on issues of importance to you, which is why the Illinois League is offering voters the chance to learn about candidates and issues, check their voting registration status, and find their polling place. Questions? Visit the Illinois Voter Guide. … One-Stop Voting Info with the Illinois Voter Guide: Your Voting status and 2024 Candidates
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.
The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford wish to show deep appreciation for all candidates for offering to serve their country.
Donald J. Trump was re-elected as the 47th President of the United States of America, November 6, 2024. As of this writing, Mr. Trump received 312 votes in the Electoral College and Vice President Kamala Harris received 226. Mr. Trump has the required Electoral College 270 votes. Through a constitutional process, He will take his … Trump Re-elected
October 16, 2024 The League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford and the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority sponsored a Candidate Meet & Greet after a panel discussion of the purpose and benefits of the retention of the .05¢ per $100.00 county sales tax. It was passed as a referendum on the November 5, 2024 ballot. … Mental Health 5¢ sales tax retention passed.
We protect every American’s right to vote, challenging those who seek to restrict Black, brown, female, and other voices in our democracy.
Join us on Zoom to discuss the struggle to distinguish fact from fiction with Professor Michael Spikes, an expert in media literacy education.
In the wake of recent community tragedies, there has been a profound awakening to the importance of mental health resources and education. These events have underscored the critical need for accessible support systems and proactive measures to prevent similar tragedies in the future. At the forefront of this movement is the League of Women Voters, a stalwart advocate for community welfare and empowerment.
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Election judges are the foot soldiers are free and fair elections. You can do this!
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.
