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The first Monday of September -- the end of summer in the US -- became a holiday in 1882.  It was associated with a parade to honor the labor movement.    Only the US and Canada celebrate laborers on this Monday

The LWV of Westport models a "unit meeting" in their community will host three (3) elected members of the Westport Board of Education for an in-depth panel and discussion on how the BOE operates each year. They promise to explain

Vote411 is not a difficult program.  Getting candidates to take notice and post answers is much, much harder. Please register for this webinar.  Read more>>>

First celebrated in 2007 and initiated by the United Nations.  Each year there is a theme and this year's theme is "Cornerstones of Democracy:  Civics, Civility, and Collaboration."

The celebration commemorates the making and signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787. It's also known as Constitution and Citizenship Day.  UW's Academic Affairs web pages link to documents such as the Federalist papers.  Read more>>>  

Earthshot prizes may be more well-known because of Prince William.  The Earthshot (Innovation) Prize Innovation Summit is held to coincide with the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly.  Its intent is to promote the investments needed for the

This recently established "Civic Holiday" is the first of four intended "to address specific actions and opportunities to help more Americans cast a ballot."  This day was first celebrated in 2012, and the three others in 2020:   Voter Registration Day

The webinar is to learn about National Leadership.  .  Register to attend>>>

This is a hybrid meeting: in Laramie at the public meeting room in Laramie Fire Station #2: 1558 N 23rd St Zoom Line:   https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/4063072020?pwd=RDcrM0ZaclRyTTFBMllGVnpCVHREQT09  Or dial: 855 880 1246 US Toll-free, Meeting ID: 406 307 2020, Meeting Password: 1053Their agenda covers this month's climate action, updates

Registration is required: register here. Is our current system the best we can do? Can we "Improve the Vote?” Are there ways to make our elections more fair, and to give voters a greater say in who is chosen?  Some

The immigrant working interest group Path to Citizenship is a core component of the League of Women Voters position on immigration and directly related to Making Democracy Work.   The speaker will be Yesenia Rodriguez, California Program Manager for US