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Citizen Involvement
Issues
· Collaboration with other organizations to educate citizens about foreign and domestic policies, such as Great Decisions, “The US and the UN: War and Conflict” and “Funding Our Public Schools”
· Impartial, balanced public forums on ballot issues, such as bond issues and proposed Texas constitutional amendments
· Campaign in support of an independent, bi-partisan commission for redistricting
Environmental concerns
· Offer workshops and forums on environmental sustainability, climate change and global warming, water and air quality, and other environmental concerns
· Study about and advocate for clean air and water
Outreach to Voters
· Special outreach efforts to new and infrequent voters—such as youth, newly-naturalized citizens, and those with special problems—providing information about the voting process and registering them to vote
· Welcome newly naturalized citizens to their new status and inform them of their rights and responsibilities
· Register voters, in particular targeting new voters and non-voting groups
Voter Information
· Information about the voting process
· How a Bill Becomes a Law
· Candidate forums for local and regional elections, including primary and general elections
Commemorations
· Celebration of the anniversary of the 19th amendment and the history of the national and Tyler League and their contributions to the nation and the community
· Commemoration of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001 with a Patriot Day event.
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