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Voting rights history is Black history.
February is home to Black History Month, a time to reflect and celebrate Black history, as well as uplift the contributions of Black activists who power our democracy.
The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Central Oregon
Monthly board meeting to discuss ongoing business and new business. Open to any member to attend.
Opportunity for Leagues and League members to address advocacy, legislative, or policy issues directly with a member of the LWVUS staff.
Office hours are hosted on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month, from Noon - 1:00 pm.
This meeting has been postponed with a pending reschedule date for the evening of February 22nd. An email will be sent out to members with both the confirmed date and a new Zoom link.
The Action committee reviews current study positions and identifies advocacy opportunities to support the League‘s local positions. The committee is open to all members and meets monthly on the second Monday.
Oregon became the 33rd state of the U.S. on February 14, 1859.
Slavery played a major part in Oregon‘s history and even influenced its path to statehood. The territory‘s request for statehood was delayed several times, as members of Congress argued among themselves whether the territory should be admitted as a "free" or "slave" state. Eventually politicians from the South agreed to allow Oregon to enter as a "free" state, in exchange for opening slavery to the southwest United States.
Litigation Office Hours continue through March 2024.
Opportunity to raise questions about voter suppression, election issues, or legal advocacy with LWVUS litigation staff.
LWVUS "Office Hours" - Monthly
Opportunity for League leaders to ask questions about the current phase of the US League’s Membership Transformation Journey.
A deep dive into young voters‘ political trends and opinions as we move closer to the 2024 elections.
The LWVUS advocacy team will provide an overview of the League‘s emerging issues portfolio, including how we do our advocacy work, what related resources we offer, and how we can support affiliate efforts on climate change, criminal justice, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA), health care, and immigration.
Opportunity for Leagues and League members to address advocacy, legislative, or policy issues directly with a member of the LWVUS staff.
Office hours are hosted on the second and fourth Thursdays of every month, from Noon - 1:00 pm.
Learn more about voter intimidation: what it is, what legal protections exist to address voter intimidation, recommendations on how to respond, and how the League is involved. This webinar is available to state and local League leaders, including presidents, executive directors, and relevant board members.
The 19th Amendment granted women the right to vote, and reads:
“The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of sex. Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation.”
The DEI Discussion Group is a learning circle, educating ourselves about the US history that we weren‘t taught in school, the codification of whiteness and white domination in the founding of our country, the neuroscience and effects of bias, and becoming aware of how we may inadvertently perpetuate white dominance.
The Zoom Room opens at 6:30 PM - Meeting begins at 7:00 PM.
Join LWVUS staff to review key components of our member rights and responsibilities, League responsibilities and the compliance process.
Join the LWVUS organizing team to go deeper into GOTV best practices and tactics.
During this webinar, we will reflect back on the first half of the 118th Congress and deliver updates on legislation that LWVUS has been tracking. We will also look forward to the year ahead and the legislative movement we predict in this election year.