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LWVMC Fundraiser: “Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution & Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits”

Upcoming LWVMC fundraiser event on Wednesday, April 22, at the Marquette Regional History Center: “Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution & Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits” A beachside atmosphere will fill the Marquette Regional History Center, as the Marquette County League of … read more LWVMC Fundraiser: “Swimming Suffragettes: The Evolution & Revolution in Women’s Bathing Suits”

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APRIL 8TH, LWVMC ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE PRESENTS

Climate Change Trends in the Great Lakes Region  + The Northern Climate Network: Hosting a Decade of Climate Conversations By League of Women Voters of Marquette County (LWVMC) Environmental Committee and NMU SHINE Sustainability Hub for Innovation and Environment team … read more APRIL 8TH, LWVMC ENVIRONMENTAL COMMITTEE PRESENTS

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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

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DON’T BE FOOLED BY MISLEADING BALLOT PROPOSAL NAMES

The League has partnered with other pro-democracy groups and citizens urging voters not to sign petitions calling for documentary proof of citizenship.  These petitions are sponsored by the “Committee to Protect Voter Rights” and “Americans for Citizen Voting-Michigan.”  Don’t be … read more DON’T BE FOOLED BY MISLEADING BALLOT PROPOSAL NAMES

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KNOW WHAT YOU SIGN!

KNOW WHAT YOU SIGN! Petition drives are gearing up in Michigan.  Many circulators will be in our communities this year – especially during warm-weather months – attempting to get a minimum of 500,000 valid signatures so that the proposal can … read more KNOW WHAT YOU SIGN!

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LET VOTERS VOTE!

The public is welcome to join LWVMI for a Zoom panel presentation on Wednesday, January 21 at 7pm.   Panelist include:       Christoper Thomas, former Michigan Elections Director       Melanie Macey, Policy and Government Affairs director at Promote … read more LET VOTERS VOTE!

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THE LEAGUE COMBATS MIS AND DISINFORMATION

The American people, and especially disenfranchised communities, are constantly bombarded with lies and misleading information about our election system, public policies, and government actions. These falsehoods fuel attacks on voting rights and sow distrust in our democratic processes.  The League … read more THE LEAGUE COMBATS MIS AND DISINFORMATION

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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

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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”

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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

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