The
League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization,
encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in
government, works to increase understanding of major public policy
issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The League works at local, state and national levels; we are a national
organization with active groups at the community level.
The
League of Women Voters neither supports nor opposes candidates for
office at any level of government. At the same time, the League is
wholeheartedly political and works to influence policy through
advocacy. It is the original grassroots citizen network, directed by
the consensus of its members nationwide.
The
League of Women Voters of Vigo County is actively engaged in voter
education. The Vigo County League hosts candidate forums, co-sponsors
the Legislative Crackerbarrels, studies issues such as immigration,
juvenile justice and election laws, and conducts voter registration
drives.
The
Vigo County League is one of more than 800 local Leagues nationwide in
50 state Leagues and Leagues in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico,
the Virgin Islands and Hong Kong.
At
the National level, the League is involved lobbying for campaign
finance reform, civil liberties, DC voting rights, election
administration, ethics and lobbying reform, global climate change and
health care reform.
Who can join the League of Women Voters?
Any
citizen over 18, male or female, may become a voting member of the
League. Joining at any level (local, state or national) automatically
confers membership at every level, and with that membership comes
opportunities to work on local, regional, state and national program
issues.
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