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Census 2020—October 2019
Oct 2
Census 2020—October 2019

What’s at stake that makes getting a complete count in the 2020 census vital? What can be done to encourage residents to participate? How does the census work, anyway?

Past Forums

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Why Climate Change Is a Public Health Emergency—September 2019
Sep 4
Ralph Petersen, Andrea Kaminski, Claire Gervais
Why Climate Change Is a Public Health Emergency—September 2019
Ralph Petersen, Andrea Kaminski, Claire Gervais

Find a video of the presentation, download or view the slide presentations, and read our study materials.

Ralph Petersen, Andrea Kaminski, Claire Gervais
Annual Meeting
May 15
Erin Grunze
Annual Meeting
Erin Grunze

Click for details, including links to

  • Annual report and materials

  • Carrie Chapman Catt Awards

  • New “life” members

  • Presentation by Erin Grunze

Erin Grunze

Climate Corner

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Speaking Truth to Power
Speaking Truth to Power

The worldwide Climate Strike is the week of September 20–27. 

Extreme Weather
Extreme Weather

Climate change produces intense storms with impacts lasting for years.

Image credit: NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (your tax dollars!)

Welcome to the Climate Corner Blog!
Welcome to the Climate Corner Blog!

We’re pleased to launch “Climate Corner,” a project of our Climate Change subcommittee that will feature interactive and interesting explorations of climate crisis issues.

Photo by Bob Blob on Unsplash

Action alerts from National, State, and Dane County Leagues

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City of Madison Police Department
LWVDC
City of Madison Police Department
LWVDC

City of Madison residents, please contact your alder to support the recommendation for an independent monitor and a civilian oversight board for the City of Madison Police Department. Vote scheduled Tuesday, August 6.

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LWVDC
Restore the Voting Rights Act
LWVUS
Restore the Voting Rights Act
LWVUS

Demand that Congress restore the provisions of the Voting Rights Act that Shelby County v. Holder rescinded.

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LWVUS
19th Amendment Commemorative Quarters
19th Amendment Commemorative Quarters

Write in support of the legislation.

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News and Recent Activities

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UW-Madison Student Council Commends LWV
UW-Madison Student Council Commends LWV

After a wildly successful voter registration effort a UW-Madison . . .

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People-Powered Fair Maps Campaign
People-Powered Fair Maps Campaign

“Our organization was founded nearly 100 years ago when women didn’t have a voice in government. Today the League of Women Voters carries on the legacy of the suffragist movement by ensuring that voters choose their representatives instead of the other way around.” —CEO Virginia Kase

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Voting Information Available in Spanish
Voting Information Available in Spanish

Voting information is now available in Spanish.

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