Reminder: Registration for the LWV-VA 2019 Biennial Convention and the discount rate for rooms at the Waterside Marriott in Norfolk end on Thursday, April 25. Please use the links below to find out more about Convention activities, Register, and make … Continue reading →
The March issue of the Voter Express is here https://lwv-va.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/VA-VOTER-EIGHTH-DRAFT_2019_03_03.pdf. There was a delay in posting this notice even though the email notice was sent out several days ago because there have been several updates to it since that email. … Continue reading →
The League of Women Voters of Virginia Applauds General Assembly’s Bipartisan Redistricting Commission On Saturday, the Virginia House of Delegates and Senate voted in favor of establishing a redistricting commission requirement in our Constitution. The League of Women Voters of … Continue reading →
HOT OFF THE PRESSES: The February 2019 issue of the LWV-VA Voter Express In this issue you will find: A preview of the upcoming LWV-VA Convention in Norfolk, VA An overview of LWV-VA League Day Activities A special article “Think … Continue reading →
By: Jill Follows, UN Observer LWVUS &LWVFA member and Anu Sahai, Co-President LWVFA The League thinks globally, about human rights and women, about the environment and sustainability, about health care for all and leaving no one behind. The League acts … Continue reading →
League Day at the General Assembly is an amazing experience. Sitting in the Senate or House gallery and being recognized by the Lt. Governor or the Speaker of the House is something you’ll never forget. It’s exciting and it’s an … Continue reading →
By FRANKLIN L. KURY 11/14/18 The 2018 elections across the USA demonstrated a growing public desire to end gerrymandering of Congressional redistricting with independent redistricting commissions. Voters in Colorado and Michig approved reforming their redistricting systems with independent commissions to … Continue reading →
I once asked Meghan Dorsett who was her favorite professor during her time in school. Her first response puzzled me because she said: “Dynamite comes in small packages.” Then she added that one of the most powerful people she had … Continue reading →
From 1st VP Linda Garvelink During the 2018 Challenge, the LWV-VA board learned that the most difficult part for local Leagues was finding a volunteer who was willing to do the tracking. For the 2019 legislative session, LWV-VA will set … Continue reading →
