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June Meetings ~
"Transportation in Fairfax County"
Tuesday, June 8; Wednesday, June 9; Thursday, June
10
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area is a nonpartisan organization whose purpose is to promote political responsibility through informed and active participation of citizens in government.
The League does not support any political party or candidate.
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WHAT WE DO
We discuss and study issues of local,
national, state and regional concern.
We inform ourselves, legislators and
the general public about the results of our research.
We lobby for passage
of laws we support and for the defeat of those we oppose, based on
League positions.
We monitor elections and government activities.
We sponsor candidate
debates and community forums about vital issues.
We testify at
legislative and administrative hearings to insure citizen input in
policy making decisions.
We publish and distribute issue-oriented material.
We
occasionally go to court to help clarify and enforce laws in the public
interest.
We produce and distribute Voters' Guides to help citizens to
choose candidates and to be prepared to vote on ballot questions.
Discussion Topic: Transportation in Fairfax County
Tuesday, June 8; Wednesday, June 9; Thursday, June 10
Sick and tired of sitting in traffic for hours on end? Totally confused about the future of rapid rail in Northern Virginia? Wondering if there are ANY plans to improve the transportation mess in the entire metropolitan area? Then join members of the League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area for their June meetings as they discuss Local Transportation.
League meetings will be held at 14 locations throughout Fairfax County and City on June 8th, 9th and 10th including the Mason District Center, the Reston Museum and the Kings Park Library. Meetings are free, guests are always welcome and no registration is required. For specific times and locations and further information concerning the League, call 703-658-9150.
The League is a non-partisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. Guests are always welcome at League meetings. There are no registration fees.
A copy of the study "Transportation in
Fairfax County"
is available in Adobe Acrobat Portable
Document Format (PDF)
Transportation in Fairfax County
(PDF: 168KB/8pages)
Celebrating Women's History
"The Equal Rights Amendment in
Virginia"
The ERA Amendment, text written in 1923 by Alice Paul, was introduced into every session of Congress until it finally passed and was sent to the states for ratification in 1972. Thirty-eight states were needed for ratification; thirty-five did; three more are needed. Ratification bills have been introduced in every Virginia General Assembly session since, but rarely get out of committee. Celebrating Women's History Month, explore the how and why and the need for passage of the ERA.A copy of the informational report "The Equal Rights Amendment in Virginia"
is available in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF)The Equal Rights Amendment in Virginia
(PDF: 168KB/7pages)Ratification Status in the States and State ERAs
(PDF: 88KB/1page)
To read a PDF file, you must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
To download a free copy see "Steps to Downloading the Free Acrobat Reader" at Adobe's Web site.
League of Women Voters ~ Selection of the President
The League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area is participating in the updating the League's national position on the presidential selection process. The local unit meetings will discuss long-term issues on presidential selection considering such issues as how the process has changed over time, the institutions that dominate that process today, and the pros and cons of alternative strategies to improve the process. Any person of voting age who wants to find out more about the League and the grass roots nature of the League's study and action on issues of public policy is welcome and encouraged to attend.
The public is invited to call 703-658-9150 to obtain further information about the League and the location and time of the other meetings.
The League is a non-partisan organization that encourages the informed and active participation of citizens in government. Guests are always welcome at League meetings. There are no registration fees.
Background information on this topic can be found at these links.
Choosing the President
League of Women Voters National Voter
May/June 2003
Race for the Nomination
League of Women Voters National Voter
September/ October 2003
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Candidate Forums Moderators: League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area 6:00 p.m. J.E.B. Stuart High School (map) 3301 Peace Valley Lane Falls Church, VA 22044 7:30 p.m. Langston Hughes Middle School (map) 11401 Ridge Heights Road Reston, VA 20191 |
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Board of Supervisors Moderator: League of Women Voters of the Fairfax Area 6:00 p.m. Dunn Loring Center (map) Gallows & Idylwood Roads 2334 Gallows Rd., Dunn Loring, VA 22027 |
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Providence District Candidate Forum |
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an adult education course |
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6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All mailed absentee ballots must be received at the Electoral Board Office by 7:00 p.m. on Election Day in order to be counted. |
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An Informational Report Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF: 144KB/8pages) |
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an adult education course |
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This free forum begins at 10:30 AM Dan Bryant, Asst. Attorney General of Legal Policy, U.S. Dept. of Justice Lunch at 12:30 PM The cost of the lunch is $20.00 Any questions about the general meeting phone us at (703) 658-9150. |
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Discussion Topic: ERA in Virginia Informational Reports Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format The Equal Rights Amendment in Virginia (PDF: 168KB/7pages) Ratification Status in the States and State ERAs (PDF: 88KB/1page) |
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To select candidates to Congress. |
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We meet in many different locations throughout the County on a designated day/evening during the second week of each month. Topics for discussion include Local Government, Land Use, Human Resources, Immigration, Schools/Education, Transportation, Environment/Water and Women's Issues.
Call the League office at (703) 658-9150 for date, time and place nearest you.
Day unit meetings near your neighborhood include:
Annandale/Barcroft, Chantilly/Herndon
Fairfax Station, Fairfax City
Hollin Hills, McLean, Springfield, Reston, Vienna
Evening unit meetings near your neighborhood
include:
Chantilly/Herndon, Dinner
Facts For Voters
The 2004 edition of this popular publication is
available in all libraries. Use it as a quick reference for voting
information, national political names and numbers, elected and appointed
state and local officials, libraries and recreation centers, schools,
cities and towns information, and important phone numbers.
Click here to download the "2004 Facts for
Voters"
(PDF: 156KB /16
pages)
"Tracing Our Roots: From Seneca Falls, New York to Fairfax, Virginia"
In 1998 we celebrated our 50th anniversary
year with the publication of "Tracing Our Roots: From Seneca Falls,
New York to Fairfax, Virginia." Our indebtedness to women of
resourcefulness and courage, past and present, is noted and many of
those individuals are profiled. The intent of this record is to
celebrate the strength and diversity of women and encourage others to
accept the challenge for the future. This anniversary special is
available in the Fairfax County Public Library and the Fairfax
Museum.
Read more about "Tracing Our Roots: From Seneca Falls, New York to Fairfax, Virginia"
LWVFA Studies & Informational Reports
Electing the President
What might
have been --What could be?
Revisit! Informational Report on the Electoral
College
Bio-Engineering of
Agricultural Products:
Feeding the World or Frankenfoods and
Superweeds?
Adobe Acrobat Portable
Document Format (PDF: 74KB/9pages)
Immigration Studies
Diversity:
Muslims in Fairfax
An Informational
Report
Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF:
39.6KB/7pages)
Energy Studies
The U.S. Energy Picture
An Informational Report
Adobe
Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF: 124KB/8pages)
Women's Studies
Impact of Women in Public
Office
An Informational Report
Adobe
Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF: 66KB/8pages)
An Update on
Domestic Violence
Adobe Acrobat Portable
Document Format (PDF: 66KB/8pages)
Flow Chart: Remedies
for Victims
Adobe Acrobat Portable
Document Format (PDF: 33KB/1pages)
Domestic Violence:
Impacts on Immigrants and Refuges
Adobe
Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF: 12KB/1page)
LWVUS Publications
National Women's History Month
Virginia Women's
Legacies
Monthly for over five years in our local league publication,The Bulletin, Wanda Wastewatcher's articles on the environment were a staple. With Wanda's wisdom and knowledge she entertained and educated us on how actions in our daily lives impact the global environment.
Wanda has updated some selected articles which you can revisit here.
| The Air You Breathe -- Part I | Food Guide Pyramid and a link to USDA's dietary guidelines.] |
| Your Lawn Can Recycle Itself | |
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