Vote Early Day October 23 

For states that allow early and mail-in voting (that’s us!), celebrate Vote Early Day on Saturday, Oct. 23 by filling out your ballot and putting it in a drop box or mailing it. Ballots in Washington state are going out today, Oct. 15. 

LWV Presents Workshop on Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement 

The LWVUS, in conjunction with the LWV of California and many other local Leagues, is presenting a members-only workshop with the National Association for Civilian Oversight of Law Enforcement (NACOLE) on Thursday, Oct. 21, noon to 1 p.m. PT. Interest in civilian oversight of law enforcement has grown significantly in the League and in our communities. This workshop is especially for members new to this issue who need help getting started. Experienced League members will benefit from hearing the latest research and what is happening in other Leagues across the country, with a special emphasis on sheriffs. Register for the workshop. 

Freedom to Vote Act Talking Points 

The national League has created talking points for Leagues to use when messaging about the Freedom to Vote Act. To learn more about the bill, read Jessica Jones Capparell's blog explaining what the bill entails. 

Deadline Nearing to Apply for the LWVUS Board and Nominating Committee 

The national League’s Nominating Committee is still accepting applications and recommendations for candidates for the national Board and Nominating Committee, but the application deadline is coming up Friday, Oct. 29. If you are passionate about the League’s mission of empowering voters and defending democracy, consider taking this step to help build the League’s future. For an overview of serving on the LWVUS Board of Directors and Nominating Committee, attend the National Leadership Info Session on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 9 a.m. PT.  

September DEI Webinar Recording 

If you missed the September DEI webinar, “Revisiting Being Inclusive in Our Understanding of Holidays and Our Calendars,” you can listen to it on the national website. The webinar examined holidays through a DEI lens and how we can be more inclusive in how we discuss and display holiday imagery and how we schedule meetings around the holidays. The October DEI webinar is Thursday, Oct. 28 at 4 p.m. PT 

Watch the LWVUS “No More Excuses” Event on Facebook 

On Wednesday, Oct. 20 at 9 a.m. ET, the LWVUS will once again take action to demand that President Biden protect the freedom of millions with a “No More Excuses” action at the White House. LWVUS CEO Virginia Kase Solomón and LWVUS President Deborah Turner join female members of Congress, including Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (IL-14) and Congresswoman Nikema Williams (GA-05) for a “Women Power Democracy” panel discussion. Join this event virtually live on Facebook.