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League of Women Voters Grosse Pointe

Empowering voters.  Defending democracy.

Serving the Grosse Pointe and Harper Woods communities since 1950


 

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MEMBER ALERT!

DEMOCRACY IN ACTION!  VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION, AND ACTION MEETING

The next follow up to our  Position Review and Planning meeting will continue to develop our brainstorming ideas and begin to turn them into action.  Let us know of your interest by contacting Dawn Drodz or Marge Freundl to be part of our efforts to promote democracy in 2024.

  • WHEN:  Monday, April 29, 7 – 8:30 p.m.
  • WHERE:  Location TBD

Details are on the Upcoming Membership Events page.

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YOUR GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS BROCHURE

It’s a great resource to keep at the ready.   Your government officials want to know what you are thinking about issues that matter to you!  Call, email or write them today.

Click here for a download or pick one up at GP and HW libraries and city halls today.

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VOTER INFORMATION 2024

LWVMI & VOTE411.ORG PRESENT:

LWVMI VOTER  INFORMATION GUIDE

The LWV Works to Preserve, Protect & Promote Voting Rights and Civic Engagement.  Click the link above for this comprehensive guide.

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LWV logo Advocacy Update

LWVMI has been lobbying and monitoring bills about:

  • Firearms Safety
  • Environment
  • Healthcare
  • Freedom to Read

Our Advocacy Blog has details.


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The League of Women Voters Grosse Pointe, in partnership with the LWV Detroit and the War Memorial presented:

From Darkness to Light:

How Michigan’s “Sunshine Laws” Impact Your Civil Liberties.

Our thanks to our Panelists:
  • Christine MacDonald, Investigative Editor, Detroit Free Press
  • Ralph C. Simpson, Attorney and Freedom of Information Act expert
  • Gouri Sashital, Attorney with Keller Thoma and OMA expert

Click here for the recorded video.

The video recording from the November Know Your Voting Rights town hall is now posted on our YouTube channel.

 

Click here for more information about recent legislative changes:

  • Drop Boxes
  • Early Voting
  • Ballot Tracking
  • Permanent Mail Ballot List.

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MICHIGAN ELECTION CALENDAR 2024

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Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

The League of Women Voters, in both its values and practices, affirms its belief and commitment to diversity and inclusion. LWV recognizes that diverse perspectives are important and necessary for responsible and representative decision-making, and subscribes to the belief that diversity and inclusion are fundamental to the values it upholds. Inclusiveness enhances the organization’s ability to respond more effectively to changing conditions and needs, and therefore, LWV will in both principles and practices promote the inclusion in participation in any activity of LWV all persons whatever their gender, race, socio-economic status, creed, age, sexual orientation, national origin or disability. We call that working from a DEI LensRead the League’s policies that define its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion by clicking here