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 Urges Legislative Action after Ybor City Shooting
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LEAGUE VICTORY: Court Strikes Down Florida’s Congressional Map
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State of Florida Admits Diminishment of Black Voting Power in Redistricting Case, Agrees to Path for New Remedial Map for 2024
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League of Women Voters Response to Gov. DeSantis Suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell
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Immigration
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Retired Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the nation's highest court and a crucial swing vote during her nearly 25-year tenure, died on Friday. She was 93.
A key figure in landmark Supreme Court cases dealing with abortion, affirmative action and civil rights, O’Connor retired in 2006 and announced in 2018 that she had been diagnosed with dementia and would withdraw from public life. ... See MoreSee Less
Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman to serve on the Supreme Court, dies at 93
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A key figure in landmark Supreme Court cases, Justice O’Connor retired in 2006 and announced in 2018 that she had been diagnosed with dementia.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
LWVFL is proud to cosponsor a day of empowerment and enlightenment at the "Jewish Women and Religious Freedom" conference, taking place on December 3, 2023 in Cooper City, Florida.
This in-person gathering brings together passionate advocates, thought leaders, and inspiring voices to explore the intersection of Jewish identity, religious freedom, personal power, and public policy.
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Renew the promise of a government of the people, by the people, and for the people by making a donation to the League of Women Voters of Florida today.
We’ve got a lot of work to do to prepare for the 2024 legislative session and elections, please tell your friends and family why you believe in our work and encourage them to support us too. Together we can charge ahead in our fight to empower voters and defend democracy.
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In what could fuel a new round of legislative battles about gender identity, a bill that would place restrictions on government agencies in the use of personal pronouns has been filed in the Florida House.
The bill aims to prevent employees of government agencies and contractors from providing to their employers preferred pronouns that “do not correspond to his or her sex” and would prevent employers from asking workers to provide personal pronouns. ... See MoreSee Less
Florida lawmaker seeks to restrict government agencies’ use of personal pronouns
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Critics contend the law would apply not just to government contractors, but also to some non-profits.1 CommentComment on Facebook
Wow! Talk about overreach.
The League is thankful for our wonderful members and supporters who have joined us in another year of defending democracy and empowering voters.
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Rosalynn Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, has passed away. ... See MoreSee Less
Rosalynn Carter, mental health activist, humanitarian and former first lady, dies at 96 | CNN Politics
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Rosalynn Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, died Sunday at the age of 96.1 CommentComment on Facebook
RIP gentle lady.