The Issues
Be an advocate for your passion.
You can do it with the League of Women Voters.
If you are interested in advocating for any of these issues in our community, please contact us.
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Voting Rights
We advocate for fair and accessible elections, promote equitable voter access, protect voting by mail, voter registration, election security, and to standardize best practices and processes across election authorities. Find voter information here.​
Voting Rights presentation: Election Integrity vs Election Disinformation, Sept 2024
Watch recording on YouTube
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Recent Publications: The Daily Chronicle published some fascinating articles this election season authored by the LWVDKC. Check them out!
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Human Rights
We advocate for policies that equitably meet basic human needs for all residents, including: health care, including reproductive health and behavioral health, economic support, housing, education, safety, freedom from violence, and justice.
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The Environment
We advocate for policies to mitigate climate change and support the equitable and sustainable adaptation to the impacts of climate change, including: promoting renewable energy sources, reducing reliance on fossil fuels and reducing waste. View current environmental bills in Illinois.​​
The National League advocates for these causes and others. You can learn about their work here:
