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5.31-6.2 FRI-SUN | LWVWA Council
The League of Women Voters of Washington, together with our host Leagues, the Leagues of Women Voters of Thurston County and Mason County, cordially invite you to beautiful Lacey, Washington, for our 2024 Council! Register here. 6.18 TUES | LWVWA Attorney General Candidate Forum
The LWVWA will be holding a forum for the candidates in the primary race for WA Attorney General. The forum will be held at WSU's Tri-Cities Campus in Richland on Tuesday, June 18 at 6:30 PM. The forum is open to the public (with limited seating) and will be recorded and broadcast by Northwest Public Broadcasting. The public is invited to submit questions for the candidates here.
6.19 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 or register here. Find more League events around the state. → |
Around the League
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In Their Own Words: Experiencing Homelessness in Burien
To help share the stories of people trapped in Burien's homeless-hostile landscape, artist JPT interviewed some of the folks experiencing homelessness in the city. What resulted was a cartoon series, "B-Toons," an endeavor to remind readers that these people are and always will be human, and are owed the basic dignity inherent to the condition. Read the series below to learn from their experiences and perspectives. |
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LWVWA Candidate Forum Provides Hands-On Civic Experience for Future Voters
On May 20, the LWVWA hosted a public forum at Ridgeline High School, where high school students from the Central Valley School District formed and asked questions of the candidates for State Superintendent of Public Instruction. David Olson, Chris Reykdal, and Reid Saaris. |
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| The LWVWA Takes a NO Position on 1-2117. The Board of the League of Women Voters voted to take a NO position on Initiative 2117. This NO position aligns with the League's state and national positions, as well as our long standing policy positions on climate change, as the initiative proposes to prohibit enforcing the Climate Commitment Act. Read on to learn more about the act and this initiative. |
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| Dept. of Ecology Rulemaking for the Shoreline Management Act
The WA Department of Ecology is beginning the rule-making process to amend the Shoreline Management Act Guidelines. This process aims, among other things, to make amendments and updates to add clarity around the act's procedures and approvals |
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| Consider the League in Your Estate Planning
When reflecting on your estate plan, consider how it can serve as an opportunity to extend your impact beyond your lifetime. Of course, providing for loved ones is a primary concern, but including the League of Women Voters of Washington in your estate planning can also be a rewarding and transformative impact. Read on to learn more. |
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| Women Drive Democracy: LWVUS Brand Partnerships Boost Civic Engagement
The LWVUS is teaming up with major brands like Macy’s, Lyft, and Microsoft to boost voter engagement for 2024! This collaboration aims to empower voters through nonpartisan election information, voter registration, and mobilization efforts, ensuring every voice is heard. |
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League in the News
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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.
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