League of Women Voters of Virginia


	League of Women Voters^® of Virginia

Making Democracy Work

Serving the people of the Commonwealth of Virginia

The League of Women Voters of Virginia, a nonpartisan political organization of men and women, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

League of Women Voters of U.S. Redistricting Report 2011

"Shining a Light". This is a new report from the League of Women Voters of the United States providing a summary of Redistricting "lessons learned" and "kudos earned" during 2011.
The League of Women Voters of the United States is requesting your comments on this document on their Facebook Page or at their Blog
Shining A Light .pdf file for viewing and sharing

Virginia Integrity Map

"Introducing: "Virginia Integrity Map: Mapping Virginia's Position and the Score on the Corruption Report Card: Results from the" "State Integrity Investigation, A Project of The Center for Public Integrity, Global Integrity, and Public Radio International, 2012".

News/Info

News Release: League Deplores Intimidating Atmosphere at a Peaceful Rally

3/3/2012 Rally at the Capitol Building yields a SWAT Team response:

An on-scene report of the 3/3/12 Rally by Andy Goddard (.pdf file)

Howell Blasts Police Presence in Richmond; Reston Patch, 3/5/2012, by Karen Goff (Read this article)

Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell signs pre-abortion ultrasound bill; Los Angeles Times, 3/7/12; by Kim Geiger (Read this article)

Let Them Know!

Please take the time to contact the following Delegates and Senators and let them know you appreciate their standing up for Women's Rights in Virginia:

**NO to: HB462 (Senators)
- Abortion; informed consent, shall undergo ultrasound imaging, expections. Please contact the Senators who voted "NO" for this bill and thank them for supporting women's rights in Virginia. See Vote Tally Here

**No to: HB462 (Delegates)
- Abortion; informed consent, shall undergo ultrasound imaging, expections. Please contact the Delegates who voted "NO" for this bill and thank them for supporting women's rights in Virginia. See Vote Tally Here

**Yes to Recommitting HB1 (Senators)
- Please contact the Senators who voted "YES" to recommit this bill to committee. See Vote Tally Here

Women's Roundtable Reports: 2012 Session of the General Assembly

Women's Legislative Roundtable meetings are held every Wednesday during the Virginia General Assembly Session and are moderated by the LWV of Virginia. The first meeting of the Roundtable for the 2012 Session was January 18 and will continue through February 29. This is a forum for legislators of all parties to speak about and explain pending legislation and for non-profit groups to speak about issues that they are tracking and advocating. See our Calendar Section for roundtable dates and times. See our Women's Roundtable Reports at: Publications

Spring 2012 Virginia Voter

The Spring 2012 Virginia Voter: Spring 2012 Virginia Voter

Action Alerts

See our Action Page for more information on important issues and how you can make your voice be heard.

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