Democracy in Action Across Washington State | News from the League of Women Voters of WA

• TODAY: Join the Nationwide Economic Boycott. Join the 24-hour economic blackout/boycott targeting Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy in response to DEI roll backs. Consumers are being asked to refrain from spending money on fast food or gas, as well. If consumers must make purchases, they are asked to buy only from small, local businesses. Learn more.
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3.4 TUE // Light For Our Democracy

Gather in reflection, action, and solidarity during the President's address. Join the LWV and others in a peaceful, unified gathering nationwide as we come together for the health of our democracy, the future of our nation, and the well-being of all of us. Click here for events near you—this list will be updated as more events are organized across the U.S.

3.19 WED // Housing Impact Day

Join Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties for their inaugural Housing Impact Day. This day of advocacy empowers you to speak directly with state legislators about why affordable homeownership matters and how their decisions impact real families in our communities. Your participation could help shape policies that open doors for countless Washington families seeking a stable, affordable place to call home. Learn more.

3.19 WED // Redistricting Taskforce Meeting  

All individuals and organizational representatives are invited to join us on the third Wednesday of each month for the Redistricting Reform Task Force meeting. Each month we strategize and implement the actions needed to achieve reform. Learn more.

2.25 TUE // How Healthy is Washington State's Democracy?

This League Affinity Group meetings are the 4th Tuesday of each month at 4:30 PM. Contact Jean Jover-Snider for the meeting link or more info. Learn more about affinity groups for League members here. 

Find more League events around the state. →

My Experience as a LWVUS Observer at the UN's Climate Change Convention

The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP 29) was held in Baku, Azerbajan in November 2024. One of our very own League members served as one of two official in-person observers for LWVUS at the convention. Read about their experience below!

LWV of Snohomish County Honors 2025 Democracy in Action Winners

The League of Women Voters of Snohomish County celebrated the League's 105th birthday on February 22—the highlight of the event was presenting the 2025 Democracy in Action Award—which recognizes outstanding achievement or long-term commitment to enhancing democracy in Snohomish County.

We provide this list of articles about the League's work in Washington State to showcase the work being done by our state and local Leagues. You may encounter a paywall when you click on an article. As our recent study “The Decline of Local News and Its Impact on Democracy” found, local newspapers play a crucial role in supporting healthy communities and healthy democracies. The LWVWA encourages you to subscribe to your local paper if you are able.

The League of Women Voters Urges Congress to Act in New Letter // LWVs Nationally // LWV.org

Guest Commentary: Community Journalism is a Cornerstone of Democracy, and SB 5400 Will Support Local News // LWV Washington //  Yakima Herald-Republic

More Than 400 Sign to Support Legislation in Support of Journalism // LWV Washington // The Mukilteo Beacon

Learn to Run for Public Office with the League of Women Voters //LWV Clark County // The Columbian

Letter: The SAVE Act Would Silence Voters // LWV Clark County // The Columbian

League of Women Voters Launches Annual Arts Competition // LWV Pullman Area // Moscow-Pullman Daily News

LWV 4th Annual Art Competition // LWV Pullman Area // Whitman County Gazette

LWV Civics Trivia // LWV San Juans // The Journal of the San Juans

LWV Observer Corps Notes on Port and Town Meetings // LWV San Juans // The Journal of the San Juans

LWV Observer Corps Notes on SJI Fire District and SJCHD 1 // LWV San Juans // The Journal of the San Juans

LWVSJ Observer Corps: County Council February 10, 2025 // LWV San Juans // The Journal of the San Juans

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