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Shari Augins - Spokesperson
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Scarlett Gaddy
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Annette Dudgeon
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The Voting Rights Act was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, 1965, forty-seven years ago.
It outlaws discrimination in voting and still protects large segments of the population from laws intended to disenfranchise them.
CELEBRATE THE RATIFICATION OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT
Equality Day: August 26th
Discover the Drama of the Tennessee Ratification Convention
Coming This Spring!
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF ALABAMA CONVENTION
More information to come!
Upcoming Events for the League of Women Voters of Greater Tuscaloosa
The April meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 2, 2013, at the University Club on Queen City Avenue. Prior to the meeting please join us for a very short power point orientation session that explains how the League of Women Voters works. This is essential knowledge for all members. A session will be offered at 11 am before our luncheon and at 1:15 after our speaker finishes, your choice to fit your schedule. It should last no more than 30 minutes. We felt this approach was better than scheduling a separate event for orientation.
Join Us For the Biennial Convention on April 26-28 Here in Tuscaloosa
We're all "Flaggin the Train to Tuscaloosa" on April 26-28 to attend the biennial convention of the League of Women Voters of Alabama. Join us here in Tuscaloosa at the Capstone Hotel on April 26-28th. See our agenda here .
LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS
OF GREATER TUSCALOOSA
Welcome from the LWVGT
The League of Women Voters of Greater Tuscaloosa seeks to improve the quality of life of Tuscaloosa and its surrounding area's citizens through voter education and advocacy. Membership in the League is open to all citizens, male and female. The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that endorses no political candidates but does advocate for positions determined by consensus of its members. We welcome your interest and hope you will contact us if you have any questions about our organization.
About LWVGT
The League of Women Voters was founded in 1920 after the passage of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution. It’s purpose is to educate citizens, both male and female, about politics and the political process. The organization celebrated its 90th birthday in 2010 and in 2012 the League of Women Voters of Greater Tuscaloosa is celebrating its 70th birthday. The League exists at three levels, local, state, and national providing voter education and advocacy to better the communities in which we live.
What Does LWV Do?
Our purpose is to encourage informed citizen participation in government and promote action on government issues as determined by group consensus.
We Do This By:
- Registering voters
- Sponsoring public candidate forums to educate the public
- Studying political issues and taking a stand
- Supporting policies endorsed by state and national LWV
- Informing the public about issues and candidates
- Taking action by advocating for issues determined by the LWV consensus process
- Observing legislative activity
If you are interested in any of the following, the League is for you:
- Voter Service – registration and forums
- Public Education
- Local Planning and Zoning
- Race Relations
- Constitutional Reform of the Alabama Constitution
- Health Care
- The Environment
- Transparency and Efficiency in Government
The League of Women Voters of Greater Tuscaloosa
- Holds monthly luncheon meetings, on the first Tuesday of each month, at noon.
- Holds board meetings on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:00. All LWV members are invited to observe board meetings.
- Enjoys purely social evening events in months with fifth Tuesdays.
- Assists in voter registration, provides unbiased, factual information about political issues obtained through extensive study, lobbies for LWV positions, presents candidates at public forums, observes meetings of local government bodies, and plans programs to inform members and the public about our current issues
League Communication
LWVGT membership includes an automatic subscription to all local, state, and national League information. Leagues also communicate online through this site as well as through the following websites:
LWVUS (national League): http://lwv.org
LWVAL (Alabama League): http://lwval.org
LWVGT http://www.facebook.com/LWVGreaterTuscaloosa
LWV Alabama https://www.facebook.com/pages/League-of-Women-Voters-of-Alabama/
LWV United States https://www.facebook.com/leagueofwomenvoters?ref=pb
The League newsletter, The Voter is published approximately four times a year and provides details about the issues and events of interest to League members and the community.
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