March 2013
To the editor,
March 10 – 16 is Sunshine Week, an annual nationwide effort to call attention to transparency in government and freedom of information. It is a reminder to us about how important it is to make our voices heard all year long, not just on Election Day.
League of Women Voters of the United States Education Fund Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Marriott Metro Center
Washington, DC
Board Present
League of Women Voters of the United States Board of Directors
Board Meeting
Sunday, July 29, 2012
Marriott Metro Center
Washington, DC
Board Present
League of Women Voters Education Fund Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Sunday, March 25, 2012
Renaissance Washington, Washington, DC
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Board Present: |
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Elisabeth MacNamara |
Patricia Donath |
Marcia Merrins |
On Wednesday, February 27, 2013, LWVUS President Elisabeth MacNamara spoke at the "Protect the VRA" rally in front of the U.S. Supreme Court. The rally took place while the court heard oral arguments in the case of Shelby v. Holder, a case that examines the constitutionality of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA). LWVSC Co-President Barbara Zia also delivered remarks during the rally.
As a League leader, you occasionally face questions about the rules that govern Leagues — what Leagues can do and what they can’t. We often receive similar questions at the national office.
On Wednesday, February 27th, in Washington, DC, nine women judges from Guyana, Colombia, Peru, Chile, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico and the United States will discuss three issues: (1) how are women's rights being addressed by the courts in the Americas; (2) the importance of strengthening diversity in the judicial systems; and (3) the role of international law in promoting women's rights.
The panelists are:
The Campaign Finance Task Force is in the process of developing a Money in Politics “discussion guide” to be used by Leagues across the country for members and for the public. We are interested in any outlines and materials you may have used within your League for this purpose that we might share what has been done with others.
Use these templates to bring attention to next week's Supreme Court arguments in the VRA case, Shelby County, Alabama v. Holder. Customize the press release and letter to the editor for your local newspaper, repurpose as a blog posting or comment where the public goes to get their information in your community.