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Policies & Guidance

Resources for League business operations and governance. 

Latest Resources

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Social Media Materials
LWVUS Stance on Social Media Platforms and Updates

An overview of LWVUS' stance on emerging and changing social media platforms and FAQs.

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Guidance
Guidance for Leagues about Nonpartisanship and Partnerships

Helping Leagues evaluate who they can and should partner with on various issues.

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Forms
Signals for Threats to Democracy

Through the Signals survey, LWV hopes to understand emerging anti-democratic trends or patterns across the country and how we can support Leagues at all levels in responding to these threats.

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LWVUS Corporate and Organizational Partnerships

This page serves as a comprehensive navigator for Leagues to learn about LWVUS partnerships and how to engage with them, as well as download templated materials and tools for building your own state or local partnerships.  

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Sample Debate Recording Policy Template

Sample template of an LWV debate recording policy.

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Using Data

Guidance for how you can use your League's data to share your impact.

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Member-At-Large FAQs

An overview of what a state League should think about when considering forming member-at-large units.

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How to Manage Disruptions at Public Events

Guidance on managing peaceful demonstrations or other disruptions at League public events.

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Guidelines For Online and Print Voters' Guides for 2024 Presidential Candidate Participation Criteria
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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

The League of Women Voters DEI policy

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LWVUS Board and Nominating Committee FAQs
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Community Norms

Community norms are guidelines for groups or meetings to help facilitate conversations in a positive and productive way. Leagues are welcome to use these community norms for their internal meetings or external presentations.

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Sharing LWV’s Nonpartisanship & DEI Commitments with Members & Leaders

Local and state Leagues can put these easy practices in place to ensure our nonpartisan and DEI values are protected organization-wide.

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Structure Transformation Plan

The League Structure Transformation Plan is a multi-faceted, long-term initiative to address the League's organizational capacity at all levels.

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LWVUS/LWVEF Investment Policy

LWVUS's investment policy for operating reserves and long-term reserves.

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