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LWV of Marquette County Student Intern Presentation on Mis-and Disinformation
The Northwind, Northern Michigan University’s independent student publication, reported on the League of Women Voters of Marquette County’s student intern presentation on misinformation and disinformation for the Student Leader Fellowship Program (SLFP) “Skill Builder” Workshop Series at the university. Read … read more LWV of Marquette County Student Intern Presentation on Mis-and Disinformation
SUNSHINE WEEK IN MICHIGAN, March 16-22, 2025
Sunshine Week is a bipartisan initiative that brings together journalism, civic engagement, education, government, and private sector organizations to emphasize the importance of citizens’ right to access public records and advocate for a more transparent and open government. According to … read more SUNSHINE WEEK IN MICHIGAN, March 16-22, 2025
TAKE ACTION AGAINST RESOLUTION REQUIRING CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENTATION TO VOTE
House Joint Resolution B is a proposed constitional amendment that would require documentary proof of citizenship for Michigan Voters. Under threat of legal penalties for perjury, voters already swear to their citizenship when they register to vote. HJRB would require … read more TAKE ACTION AGAINST RESOLUTION REQUIRING CITIZENSHIP DOCUMENTATION TO VOTE
GOV. WHITMER PROCLAIMS MARCH 2025 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
On March 1, 2025, Governor Gretchen Whitmer proclaimed March 2025 as Women’s History month to celebrate women’s accomplishments throughout Michigan history. “This month, we take inspiration from generations of strong Michigan women who broke down barriers, pushed open doors, and … read more GOV. WHITMER PROCLAIMS MARCH 2025 AS WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH
The League of Women Voters Opposes the SAVE Act
The SAVE Act would put up barriers to voting by requiring every single American citizen to provide very specific documents, like a passport or an original copy of their birth certificate, in person when registering to vote and anytime they … read more The League of Women Voters Opposes the SAVE Act
Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives: Public Presentation
February 5, 2025, 6:45 pm. Peter White Public Library, Lower Level, 217 N. Front St., Marquette Please join the League of Women Voters of Marquette County for a special presentation on missing and murdered Indigenous women and relatives (MMIWR) in … read more Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women & Relatives: Public Presentation
BUILDING BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE ACTION
January 30, 2025 at 7pm The League of Women Voters of Michigan Environmental Network and the Michigan Citizens’ Climate Lobby for an educational are hosting a presentation focusing on practical ways to build bipartisanship in partisan times. Linda Racine, Michigan … read more BUILDING BIPARTISAN SUPPORT FOR CLIMATE ACTION
MICHIGAN NEEDS ITS OWN VOTING RIGHTS ACT
Despite recent progress on voting rights, voters of color, voters with disabilities, and those whose first language is not English, still face unequal barriers to the ballot box in Michigan. As several states move backwards with severe voting restrictions and … read more MICHIGAN NEEDS ITS OWN VOTING RIGHTS ACT
TAKE ACTION! ITS’ TIME TO ENSHRINE THE ERA IN THE CONSTITUTION!
Despite having fulfilled the ratification requirements, the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) has not been published. With just weeks left in office, LWV is urging President Biden to act and enshrine gender equality in our Constitution by instructing the Archivist to … read more TAKE ACTION! ITS’ TIME TO ENSHRINE THE ERA IN THE CONSTITUTION!
WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ALL THE VOTES ARE CAST?
After each election, a county Board of Canvassers reviews all the data and ballot counts from election day, early voting and absentee voting to confirm that the tabulator vote totals match the number of voters who cast a ballot. Watch this … read more WHAT HAPPENS AFTER ALL THE VOTES ARE CAST?