Category Archives: General
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
JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH
The League of Women Voters reaffirms our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. During this Pride Month, we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community and the ongoing struggle for equal rights. The League acknowledges the challenges faced by many LGBTQ+ individuals and … read more JUNE IS PRIDE MONTH
You’re Invited! LWV Marquette County Annual Meeting – Wednesday, June 4, 2025!
The League of Women Voters of Marquette County hosts its Annual Meeting and social hour Wednesday, June 4th from 6:00-8:00 p.m. upstairs at the Ore Dock Brewing Co., 114 W. Spring St. in Marquette. The business meeting and announcement of … read more You’re Invited! LWV Marquette County Annual Meeting – Wednesday, June 4, 2025!
LWVMC Fundraiser: Garage/Yard/Rummage Sale!
WHEN: Friday, May 30, 2025, 9 am-2 pm & Saturday, May 31, 2025, 10 am-3 pm WHERE: 2021 Woodland Avenue, Marquette WHAT: Art, electronics, camping and sports equipment, puzzles & games, CD’S, DVD’s, hobby & craft supplies, home furnishings and … read more LWVMC Fundraiser: Garage/Yard/Rummage Sale!
LWV and Other Voting Rights Groups Challenge Trump’s Anti-Voter Executive Order
On April 1, 2025, A coalition of voting rights organizations, including the League of Women Voters, filed a lawsuit in the US District Court for the District of Columbia to challenge President Trump’s unlawful executive order on voting. The order … read more LWV and Other Voting Rights Groups Challenge Trump’s Anti-Voter Executive Order
Hands Off! Rally – Events are Being Held All Across the Country
Hands Off! National Mobilization to Fight Back: JOIN A HANDS OFF! RALLY NEAR YOU ON APRIL 5TH On Saturday, April 5, LWV is joining national partners for Hands Off!, a mobilization in response to the current administration’s attacks on our democracy, … read more Hands Off! Rally – Events are Being Held All Across the Country