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

• Follow along with WA's legislative session with the LWVWA! Subscribe to our Legislative Action Newsletter.
• Read the LWVWA's new study Welcoming Immigrants to Washington State. Now available as a free download as well as a paperback book or a Kindle ebook.
• Don't forget to check out our other new study, Elder Caregiving. This is currently available as a free download and as a Kindle ebook. The paperback version should be available within the next week.

2.5 WED // Ranked Choice Voting Lobby Day

Join FairVote Washington and ranked-choice voting (RCV) supporters from across Washington at our capitol in Olympia! These groups will be championing the Washington Voting Options, Implementation, Compliance, and Education Standards (VOICES) Act. Register here.

2.6 THU // Welcoming Immigrants to Washington State Study Informational Presentation

There will be two presentations on this day. Register here for the 10-11 AM session. Register here for the 6:30-7:30 PM session.

2.6 THU // Environmental Lobby Day

Join Washington Conservation Action (WCA) for their Environmental Lobby Day. The WCA is part of the Environmental Priorities Coalition (EPC)—a statewide coalition of 27 organizations (including the LWVWA). The EPC's priorities are Protect Advanced Clean Trucks and Climate Progress, Invest in Climate Action, Sewage Spill Right-to-Know, and the Recycling Reform Act. Register or learn more here.

2.12 WED // Democracy Lobby Day

Join voting justice leaders and advocates from across Washington for Democracy Lobby Day 2025 to advocate for bills essential to expanding access, equity, and fairness in our voting systems. Register or learn more here.

2.20 THU // Senior Lobby Day

Join Washington State Senior Citizens' Lobby for their 2025 Senior Lobby Day. Watch for more details and information here.

2.19 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.

Find more League events around the state. →

Celebrating 105 Years by Doubling Down on Democracy

In just two weeks on February 14th, the League of Women Voters will celebrate its 105th anniversary. With a new administration in place, and much going on at the federal level, it's fair to say the times they are a changin’. What doesn't change is the League’s commitment to democracy.  

Op-Ed: Protect Our Democracy by Protecting Our Sources of Information   

The LWV of WA strongly endorses SB 5400 in support of local journalism. This measure seeks to defend democracy in communities that have been hard hit by a changing news landscape by establishing a grant program supporting the employment of news journalists covering civic affairs in underserved communities. 

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.

Our Oath to Democracy // League of Women Voters // lwv.org

Relatives of People Who've Died in WA Jails Press For State Oversight // LWV Washington // The Seattle Times

Edmonds Lawmaker's Bill Would Pump $20 Million Into Journalism Statewide // LWV Washington // HeraldNet

Libey Reflects on Nearly 50-Year Career in Whitman County// LWV Pullman Area // Moscow-Pullman Daily News

LWVSJ Observer Corps Board of Health Jan 15// LWV San Juans // The Journal of the San Juans

Council Holds Two Day Retreat to Start Off Year// LWV San Juans // The Journal of the San Juans

LWV Observer Corps Notes on Public Meetings// LWV San Juans // The Journal of the San Juans

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