Making Democracy Work!

2010 LWV: Where hands-on work to safeguard democracy leads to civic improvement        

Find out more about the exciting activities planned by this organization dedicated to involving citizens in government.

 

 

 

Making Democracy Work

The League of Women Voters

 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

  Candidate Forums for Local Elections

   Observer Corps - Monitors County Commissioners, City Councils, & School Boards

   Your Elected Officials - Contact Information for Officials County Wide

   Your Government: An Analysis of Smith County Area

Newsletters

  Tyler/Smith Co. VOTER  Click to subscribe or download current or past issues. 

    Priorities for the 81st Texas Legislature

In the Community

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

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