There are members of the current state legislature who would like to end the practice of Fusion Voting in New York State, and others who feel it is important to keep this practice, so perhaps it is time for us to think about where we stand on this issue. What is Fusion Voting? When a...Continue Reading
Because of Her Story “Votes for Women: A Portrait of Persistence” is part of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Initiative, “Because of Her Story.” The initiative is one of the country’s most ambitious undertakings to research, collect, document display and share the compelling story of women. It will deepen our understanding of women’s contributions to...Continue Reading
(by Libby Hubbard, LWV Huntington former President, LWVNYS) Progress toward a major goal of a venerable Action Item appears achievable, beginning in the 2019 session of the new State Legislature and that is Court Simplification. The LWVNYS has worked for this since the 1950s – yes the 1950s! Along the way, we have had important...Continue Reading
The honor belongs to Arsinoe II, a Ptolemaic queen of Egypt, who appeared on a coin in the third century B.C., says Ellen Feingold, curator of the National Numismatic Collection. Others have included: Queen Elizabeth I of England in the 16th centuryIndira Gandhi in the 1980sMaria Montessori in the 1990s, and Eva Perón and Marie...Continue Reading
As most of our members know, the Leagues in Nassau County sponsor and/or provide moderators for many candidate forums throughout the county during election seasons. These include school board elections and other local elections in addition to the primary and general elections in November. We are now in need of additional moderators from among our...Continue Reading
When: Wednesday, April 17th, 7:15 pm Where: Levittown Library Who: NYS Senator Kevin Thomas and NYS Assemblymember John K. Mikulin Why: As New Yorkers, we pay among the highest taxes in the country, yet most of us know very little about the State budget, how it is determined, where the money goes, etc. Join us...Continue Reading
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 of their time. Below is just a little bit of information on each, as promised in the last issue. Special thanks to the members of...Continue Reading
“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 behavioral manifestations of mental illness. Prisons have become the de facto substitute for mental health care, and too often utilize punishment rather than provide the...Continue Reading
1,4-dioxane is a hidden carcinogen lurking in everyday products. It can be found in up to 46% of personal care products, including baby products, shampoo, body wash, and lotions. It is also found in many laundry detergents. 1,4-dioxane is not intentionally added to products and it does not enhance the effectiveness of a product, but...Continue Reading
Marian Anderson: “As long as you keep a person down, some part of you has to be down there to hold the person down, so it means you cannot soar as you otherwise might.” “The minute a person whose word means a great deal to others dares to take the open-hearted and courageous way, many...Continue Reading
