Category Archives: General
UNITE AND RISE 8.5
Unite and Rise 8.5 aims to build a movement of 8.5 million individuals to fight back against the anti-democratic actions of the current administration. According to the research, 8.5 million people taking nonviolent action are all we need to make … read more UNITE AND RISE 8.5
The results are in from “Hooked on Voting”
96 Future Voters cast ballots for their favorite fish at the LWVMC’s “Hooked on Voting” fishing booth held at Peter White Public Library this past Saturday. They also got to enter their name in a drawing to win a book … read more The results are in from “Hooked on Voting”
RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE UP AND ALL OF MICHIGAN – Sept. 24 via Zoom
The LWVMI Environmental Network presents “Renewable Energy in the UP and all of Michigan”, September 24, 2025, 7:00pm via Zoom. The Michigan Clean Energy and Jobs Act promises 100% clean energy by 2040, and 60% renewable energy by 2035. Join … read more RENEWABLE ENERGY IN THE UP AND ALL OF MICHIGAN – Sept. 24 via Zoom
THE STATE BUDGET: WHAT WOULD A SHUTDOWN MEAN?
On September 16 at 7:00 pm, the League of Women Voters of Michigan is excited to host a Zoom Forum with 3 experts to address tough questions about the state budget. Our panel includes Arnold Weinfeld, Associate Director, Institute for Public Policy … read more THE STATE BUDGET: WHAT WOULD A SHUTDOWN MEAN?
LWV STATEMENT ON MAIL-IN BALLOTS AND VOTING MACHINES
The League of Women Voters CEO, Celina Stewart, Esq., issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s vow to eliminate mail-in ballots and voting machines: “Free, fair, and accessible elections are the cornerstone of a healthy democracy. President Trump’s call to … read more LWV STATEMENT ON MAIL-IN BALLOTS AND VOTING MACHINES
PASS THE JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ACT
August 8, 2025 was the 60th anniversary of the date that Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act into law, outlawing discriminatory barriers that prevented voters of color from exercising their right to vote. In the decades since it was … read more PASS THE JOHN LEWIS VOTING RIGHTS ACT
KNOW WHAT YOU SIGN!
KNOW WHAT YOU SIGN! Petition drives are gearing up in Michigan. Many circulators will be in our communities in the next year – especially during warm-weather months – attempting to get a minimum of 500,000 valid signatures so that the … read more KNOW WHAT YOU SIGN!
THE RESULTS ARE IN! Find out which fish was voted the favorite🐠
The League of Women Voters of Marquette County recently hosted booths at two local events featuring our “Hooked on Voting” program. Kids voted for their favorite fish and fished for prizes. At Blueberry Festival, there were 441 votes cast for … read more THE RESULTS ARE IN! Find out which fish was voted the favorite🐠
JULY IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
This month commemorates the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), a landmark civil rights law that prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities. It is a time to celebrate the achievements, contributions, and diversity of individuals with disabilities, as … read more JULY IS DISABILITY PRIDE MONTH
League 101: Nonpartisanship
We often talk about being nonpartisan, but what does that actually mean? The League of Women Voters is Proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties at any level of government, but always working on vital … read more League 101: Nonpartisanship