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LWVWA Publishes Two New Studies
The League of Women Voters is known for its in-depth studies of issues that affect government and communities. These objective studies not only provide valuable education on topics but also provide the basis for future League advocacy. Over the past two years, LWVWA members have produced two new studies on emerging issues: "Elder Caregiving Study" and "Welcoming Immigrants to Washington State."
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This study focuses on caregiving in Washington state for vulnerable adults 60 years of age or older. Changes in the population in Washington state are consistent with the long-term global and national trend toward growth in the proportion of the population 60 years of age and older. Given growth in the number of elders and corresponding caregiver shortages in coming years, this report demonstrates the need to do more to prepare for the caregiving needs that accompany aging. | This study examines policies affecting immigrants and also addresses the role the League could play to ensure immigrants have pathways to economic, social, and civic engagement in the communities in which they live. The framework of the study identifies the benefits immigrants provide as well as the barriers they face with regard to four principal issues in the state of Washington: Economic opportunities, Language facilitation and skills acquisition, Social inclusion, and Civic engagement. |
The League of Women Voters of Washington Education Fund works on major civics education projects to teach students how they can participate in making and keeping government effective. The League’s learning materials, which include three versions of the textbook The State We’re In: Washington, build a foundation for understanding our government and how to be actively involved participants. Due to their popularity and high demand, we produce periodic updates and new Teacher’s Guides. |
The system used for electing our representatives is seldom questioned in the United States. Recently, in the face of voter apathy and increased expressions of antipathy towards government, have some Americans begun to consider that there may be a relationship between the method used to select their representatives and peoples’ numerous complaints about the government it produces. This project outlines what multi-member districts are, where and how they are used, as well as how they could improve representation. |
The League Is a Nonpartisan Source You Can Trust
The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization. We encourage the informed and active participation of citizens in government. The League acts in support of, or in opposition to, selected governmental issues that its members have studied. It does not support or oppose candidates, factions, or political parties. League members, as individuals, may support candidates of the political party of their choice. In order to protect the League's nonpartisanship policy, guidelines regarding the political activities of the Board of Directors are reviewed frequently.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policymakers in creating a more perfect democracy. | LWV Member Rights and Responsibilities Individuals who join the League of Women Voters become part of a highly trusted, 100+ year-old organization comprised of a large grassroots network. LWV is committed to providing opportunities for members to amplify their individual political power by participating in local, state, and national League actions. |
