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Equal Pay Day Letters to the Editor

On April 2, 2019, we mobilized women across the state to address the disparity of wages between the sexes. Although the main event has passed, we can keep the momentum […]

President’s Report: March 2019

Written by Dare Thompson, Darethompson@gmail.com It’s finished!  No, not the Mueller investigation, though I’m sure you’ve been paying attention to that.  I’m talking about our centennial history book titled “A […]

In Memory of Three Exceptional Women

Floral bouquet for memorial

In the March issue of the VOTER, we mourned the loss of three of our long time members who were not only active in our League, but also exceptional women […]

Sustainers’ Plaque

Looking for a lasting gift to honor a League leader from your League? Look no further!  For a gift of $200 or more, your honoree’s name will be added to […]

Register for our Spring Webinars

Register for our Spring Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Webinars We will be hosting three webinars on DEI this Spring. Topics will include knowledge sharing on terms and theories in […]

Local League News

LWV of Cortland is organizing a education forum and community discussion entitled, Why Don’t US. Citizens Elect their President Directly? The History and Impact of the Electoral College. The speaker […]

Mental Health Care and Incarceration in NYS

“People who suffer from mental illness often need individualized treatment to help them cope. Overwhelmingly, our society has failed to provide such care in the community and instead has criminalized […]