LWV of Rochester has been busy with forums on voting reforms – and will continue the forums in the future. Following are YouTube links to the recording (in 3 parts) of our 9/2016 forum on “Voting in Monroe County” presented by our BOE Commissioners – the “seed” from which this plan started. It’s a really...Continue Reading
I’ll vote with my dollars. I PLEDGE to respect the environment and address the effects of climate change when making my consumer purchases. ’ll vote with my actions. I PLEDGE to respect the environment and the address effects of climate change through my daily activities. I’ll participate in our democracy. I PLEDGE to take action...Continue Reading
New Google Discussion Group: Health Care Reform As the fight for health care continues, what is next for advocates at the state and national levels? The LWVUS Board recently approved a new a Google discussion group for Health Care Reform. This discussion and sharing group for League members on health care reform, including behavioral health,...Continue Reading
BE EARTHWISE: VOTE WITH YOUR DOLLARS! BE EARTHWISE: VOTE WITH YOUR ACTIONS! Abraham Lincoln is credited with saying “The best way to predict your future is to create it.” Democracy enables Americans to create our future when we vote for our representatives on Election Day. Beyond elections, our vote can count every day with...Continue Reading
Honor an Inspiring Woman and Celebrate NY Suffrage Centennial It’s almost Mother’s Day and 2017 marks the 100th anniversary of women earning the right to vote in New York State. So this is the perfect time to honor a woman who inspires you by making a gift to the League of Women Voters of NYS...Continue Reading
“Action is agitating, organizing, educating, pleading, and persuading” – Carrie Chapman Catt Some members questioned what they could or could not do, as League members and on their own, regarding the Women’s March, before League became an official member organization of the March. In order for all of us to be clear on this issue,...Continue Reading
Their ads help to defray the cost of distribution and printing. The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation of citizens in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.Continue Reading
You can help us with our advocacy agenda by downloading our new app on your phone (IPhone or Android). Voices isa political advocacy app that shares action alerts from the League directly to your phone. These action alerts will allow you to quickly call, email, or tweet at your legislator with the touch of a button...Continue Reading
Everyone seems to want our email addresses. Department stores ask for them when you apply for a loyalty card, you have to give one when you access a new website, etc. How can you avoid giving out your email address? Go to www.tenminutemail.com. On this site, you can get an email address that will be...Continue Reading
