Brookings Institute webinar: The economics of immigration

Tara Watson of Brookings and Madeline Zavodny of the University of North Florida, and political scientists Elaine Kamarck of Brookings and Ruy Teixeira of the American Enterprise Institute will discuss both the politics and economics of immigration.

Flag Day:

The 2nd Continental Congress first called for a common flag for the United States in 1777.  In 1916, President Woodrow Wilson first made June 14 "Flag Day."   This day became a federal holiday in 1949.  The Pledge of Allegiance was

Juneteenth

On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Texas to ensure that enslaved people be freed.  President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation  more than two years earlier.  Since the proclamation did not include border and rebel areas, slavery for African

LWV Laramie Primary Candidate Forum Albany County Commissioners

The non-partisan League of Women Voters of Laramie (LWV) and the Albany County Public Library (ACPL) are sponsoring Albany County Primary Election Candidate Forums on Thursday evenings, from 7 – 9 pm beginning June 20 with candidates for Albany County

Anniversary: SCOTUS overturns Dobbs decision

On June 24, 2022, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The League of Women Voters believes every US resident should have access to affordable, quality health care, including birth control, and the privacy to make reproductive

LWV 2024 National Convention

All league members are welcome to attend although leagues have limited numbers of (voting) delegates. The conference hotel is the Washington Hilton  -- $239/night + tax + fees.  The conference includes a Lobby Day on Thursday.  Go to the website

LWVUS Convention Webinar: Dismantling Electoral College

The LWVUS has launched a long-term campaign to end the Electoral College.  We claim that this would take the nation one step closer to one-man-one-vote. Now, during its 2024 Annual Convention, the league will share some events