The League of Women Voters of Florida
Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
The League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL) is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government, working to increase understanding of major policy issues, and advocating for legislative changes and policies for the public good.
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LWVFL works to advocate for better Florida for all by drafting, supporting and opposing state legislation. Our grassroots membership determines specific legislative goals within various policy issues each year.
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Ending disenfranchisement and discrimination against people with convictions is a priority for the Florida League following the passage of 2018’s Amendment 4.
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Much of LWVFL’s history stems from our work to register, empower and educate voters. We work endlessly to register new voters, host candidate forums and educate the public on various issues.
ENSURE THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHT TO ABORTION IN FLORIDA
A coalition entitled “Floridians Protecting Freedom” has launched a citizen-led ballot initiative campaign to give women the right to seek abortions up to viability. Florida voters want women to have the chance to ensure that their personal medical decisions are theirs and theirs alone to make. The League of Women Voters of Florida Board of Directors has voted to support this citizen initiative effort.
The decision of whether or not to have an abortion belongs to Floridians, their families, and those they trust — this campaign is an opportunity to further enshrine those protections in our state constitution.
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League of Women Voters of Florida Sues State For Restricting & Penalizing Voter Engagement Efforts
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LWV of Florida To Support Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion
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League of Women Voters of Florida Denounces Final Passage of Anti-Voter Election Package (Senate Bill 7050)
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LWV of Florida, NAACP Florida State Conference File Suit Over Florida’s Flawed Voter Registration Form
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Today we remember the brave people who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation. #MemorialDayAll gave some, some gave all. On Memorial Day and the preceding weekend, we honor the men and women who gave their lives so that we could enjoy the freedoms that we too often take for granted. Let us honor them with actions to preserve the dignity and rights of all. ... See MoreSee Less
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Minutes after being signed into law, the League of Women Voters of Florida, represented by Campaign Legal Center, has filed suit against Florida’s omnibus election law that would restrict and penalize basic nonpartisan civic engagement efforts.
The law, Senate Bill 7050, directly targets and drastically restricts the ability of nonpartisan civic engagement organizations, like the League of Women Voters of Florida, to engage with voters, violating their right to freedom of speech and association.
“Senate Bill 7050 is yet another assault on democracy and attempt to muzzle Floridians,” said Cecile M. Scoon, Esq., president of the League of Women Voters of Florida. “Florida seems intent on making the act of voting nerve-racking.”
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Hooray for the League of Women Voters!
Thank you!!!!
The women of this state are going to have to be the ones who save us
Thank you for your service.
Absolutely abhorrent that your League won’t support this bill that makes it lawful for only citizens handle voter ballots. The bill strict? Or does this keep you from being able to manipulate the votes?
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Amanda Gorman's poem, "The Hill We Climb," famously read at President Biden’s inauguration has been banned in a Florida school.
The ban came after a parent complained that the poem contained “indirect hate messages.” The parent challenged the inclusion of Gorman’s poem, along with four other books, arguing that they were not age-appropriate for the students at the Bob Graham Education Center, which covers grades kindergarten through eight.
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Florida school bans poem recited by Amanda Gorman at Biden inauguration
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The poem will not be available to elementary school students at the Bob Graham Education Center in Miami LakesComment on Facebook
Three of the other books moved to the middle school portion of the media center were for 2nd grade and up readers. “The ABCs of Black History,” which was written for an audience of 5 years old and up, “Cuban Kids,” 7-8 year olds and “Love to Langston.” 2nd grade.
The stupidity just won't quit. That is so pathetic! Do they need help tying their shoes?
What misguided school is this? Publish its name so parents can make sure NOT to send their children there.
BOB GRAHAM, et al. at the BOB GRAHAM EDUCATION CENTER: How long are you going to let this stand?? Do you know ANYTHING about this parent and her "mission"? (DAILY SELINAS)?? "The parent who got a Florida school to ban Amanda Gorman’s inauguration poem has ties to the far-right Proud Boys and conservative firebrands Moms For Liberty, The Daily Beast has confirmed. The links, first highlighted by the Twitter account Miami Against Fascism, follow an expose on Florida mom Daily Salinas by the Miami Herald. In an interview with the Herald, Salinas said she “is not for eliminating or censoring any books,” but wants materials to be appropriate and for students “to know the truth” about Cuba (Daily Beast, 2023)."
What is happening to our state???
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www.msnbc.com/the-reidout/reidout-blog/amanda-gorman-poem-florida-book-ban-rcna86081
It’s not banned… just moved to middle school section of the library🙏🏻 These people are SICK😡
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Even as an assault on ballot initiatives plays out, activists are continuing their push to get issues like abortion rights in front of voters directly. For instance, in Florida, a coalition of advocacy groups launched an effort to get a measure to restore abortion access on the ballot next fall.
“We are going to fight this fight and we’re going to use every tool in the toolbox to make it happen,” Cecile M. Scoon Esq., the president of the League of Women Voters of Florida told Vanity Fair in regards to the abortion access initiative. ... See MoreSee Less
“They’re Afraid of the Majority”: Republicans Are Pushing a Quiet Assault on Direct Democracy
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After reproductive rights activists secured major victories last election cycle on ballot measures, Republican lawmakers across the country are driving forward a flurry of legislation that could cemen...Comment on Facebook
The words “executive privilege” are not in the U.S. or Florida Constitution. 18 news media and public interest groups, including the Associated Press, The New York Times and the League of Women Voters of Florida, will file court briefs supporting a public records appeal. ... See MoreSee Less
Secrecy based on ‘executive privilege’ is chilling | Editorial
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Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office says her defense of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ claim of an “executive privilege” found nowhere in Florida law stems in part from Moody’s…Comment on Facebook
Very unfortunate to see more business conducted in darkness here in the sunshine state.
Bill Barr in a dress.
Florida under DeSantis: ☑️ Record low unemployment ☑️ Top 5 state for air & water ☑️ Death penalty for pedos ☑️ No woke indoctrination ☑️ #2 best state to retire ☑️ No mask mandates ☑️ #2 in hospital care ☑️ #1 in education ☑️ Budget surplus ☑️ Low taxes
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In Florida and Texas, there’s NO legitimate evidence of widespread voter fraud. Unable to find a problem, officials are politicizing law enforcement so they can label honest mistakes as “voter fraud” — scaring eligible people from voting in the process. ... See MoreSee Less
Florida and Texas Go After Voters for Honest Mistakes
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The hunt for nonexistent voter fraud is a pretext for efforts to intimidate eligible voters.Comment on Facebook
Florida under DeSantis: ☑️ Record low unemployment ☑️ Top 5 state for air & water ☑️ Death penalty for pedos ☑️ No woke indoctrination ☑️ #2 best state to retire ☑️ No mask mandates ☑️ #2 in hospital care ☑️ #1 in education ☑️ Budget surplus ☑️ Low taxes