Making Democracy Work The League of Women Voters

An election year and the Texas Legislative session both offer opportunities and challenges for an organization dedicated to involving citizens in government. Find out more about the exciting activities planned.

In the Community  

  Open World Leadership: Delegates from Kazakhstan Learn about Local Governing    Septemer 12-19

  Is the Supreme Court Really Supreme? High school students dialog and debate about the judicial independence of the U.S. Supreme Court  

League Issues

  The Death Penalty Observations on the State & National Positions

 Study of Meeting Basic Human Needs in Smith Co.

  The Electoral College & the Popular Vote

 

 Helpful Publications about the Texas Legislature:

 Texas Legislative Newsletter  To download click here.

 When You Go to Austin: A Guide to the 81st Texas Legislature To download click here. 

  How a Bill Becomes a Law

Advocacy

 Campaign for an Independent Redistricting Commission 

  Priorities for the 81st Texas Legislature

  Health Care Policy and the U.S. Congress

  Public Library Services in Smith County

 

Local Policy Discussions

 Great Decisions Foreign Policy Series, Annually February- April

 Keep the Grass Roots Green: Members Give Input

Local Elections & Government

  Your Elected Officials: November 2009 Election To download, click here.

  Your Government: An Analysis of Smith County Government  To download, click here.

 VoteSmart: Forums for Local Candidates, Primary and General Elections

  Primary Election 2010 Calendar

  vote411.org  Information on elections nationwide

Newsletters

  Tyler/Smith County VOTER  Click to download PDF.        Or to Subscribe, click here.

  LWV-Texas VOTER