League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area

01/30/2023

Be Alert! Be Informed! Be Involved!
The Virginia WLRTs start back up on Wednesday - hybrid and in-person 8:30-9:30am. Please register at the eventbrite link below, or check out our website for more information. February 1st Topics will include: supporting funding of public education/not diverting funds to private education and protecting the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/womens-legislative-roundtables-2023-hybrid-and-in-person-tickets-477330948717?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

01/25/2023

High School Voter Registration Team volunteer and George C. Marshall mom, Kristen Farrand, hosted a Voter Registration and Information table for the school's Senior Class yesterday. Helping our new young voters not only register but understand the value and power of their vote and voice in our government is one of the many missions of the League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area.

Pictured: Kristen Farrand helping two of her daughter's dance team friends register to vote through the Virginia Online Citizen Portal.

01/23/2023

The League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area and The League of Women Voters of Arlington & Alexandria City - VA joined forces to help register over 200 of our newest citizens at their Naturalization Ceremony on Saturday with the always wonderful USCIS officer, Mr Wood! It is our honor and privilege to help. . ❤️🤍💙

01/22/2023

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Today marks the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade and the first year without the constitutional right to abortion since the Supreme Court overturned Roe last June.

The League will continue to stand up with our allies in the abortion rights movement and fight for every American’s right to privacy to make reproductive choices.

01/20/2023

Next week is our day in Richmond! Please register with the QR Code or go to the eventbrite page. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/league-day-2023-tickets-477348651667?aff=ebdssbdestsearch&cs-from=324df02d-c1f8-4828-9f76-4609f0093aca

It is our day to make our voices heard in Richmond with our first in person League Day in 2 years!

Wednesday, January 25,
8:30-11:30 AM

Our focus topics are:

● Support right to vote amendment

● Protecting reproductive rights

We will have the opportunity to attend the General Assembly session and visit the offices of our legislators!

Join us!
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01/19/2023

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We are offering several community events this month to commemorate Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy.

Events include community service, reflection and dialogue, musical performances, children’s activities and more.

For information: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/county-events-honor-martin-luther-king-jr

01/12/2023

Your League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area leadership has been busy ramping up our efforts to in 2023. Highlighting just two of our many programs - the High School Voter Registration (HSVR)Team that works hand-in-hand with FCPS HS Government Teachers to offer voter registration and the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services New Citizens Ceremony Team that works with USCIS to get countless new citizens registered to vote. We can't do this important work without volunteers - Thank You! There is always a need, so don't be shy - .

www.lwv-fairfax.org

01/11/2023

Women, Girls, and Climate Change at COP27 | League of Women Voters

This goes along with our January Unit discussion topic of “Environmental Justice” and our efforts to be informed citizens.

In November 2022, the League sent delegates in person and virtually to observe the COP27 Climate Change Conference in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. Experts highlighted ways in which climate change…

01/09/2023

We hope you are all set to join a discussion at one of the Unit Meetings this week. For discussion materials or to find meeting locations and times, please look at our website under the publications and events tabs.

www.lwv-fairfax.org

01/09/2023

Tomorrow is a for the 35th District Special Election. Polls will be open for those of you who are in one of the 20 precincts listed on our post until 7pm. If you have a 17 year old in your life that was born on or before 11/7/2005, then they can vote in this election. Same day voter registration will be offered to these new voters as well as any other unregistered voters!

Remember - every election counts and every vote counts!

https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation/PollingPlaceLookup

01/09/2023

Women's Legislative Roundtables - 2023 - Hybrid and In Person

Be Alert! Be Informed! Be Involved!

The WLRTs start this week - hybrid and in-person. Please register at the eventbrite link, or check out our website for more information. January 11th Topics will include:

Removing witness requirement for absentee ballot envelopes.

Funding of elections (including amending or repealing Zucker Buck bill passed in 2022 session, SB80)

https://www.lwv-fairfax.org/2022-womans-legislative-round-table

It is time for advocacy with the LWV Virginia's 2023 Women's Legislative Roundtables. These are hybrid - virtual and in person.

01/03/2023

As our new Congress starts their work today, we want to congratulate all of our lawmakers who are working hard for the people of the United States of America.

01/02/2023

Let's kick-off 2023 by being informed voters. The League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area will be here on social media and out in the community to make sure our Fairfax County Residents are registered, educated, and empowered ahead of the November 2023 Elections. Liking and sharing our posts will help us with this mission!

01/02/2023

Get to know your local government officials who start their 2023-24 term today.

Happy New Year! Meet the City of Fairfax Mayor, City Council, and School Board who begin their 2023-24 term today! Click here: https://www.fairfaxva.gov/Home/Components/News/News/12234/18

12/31/2022

What a year! We are grateful to all of the League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area members who participated in 2022, and we're looking forward to even more success in 2023 as we continue to and
Cheers to you!

12/30/2022

If being more involved in your Local and State Government is on your New Year's Resolution List, then add this Pre-Session Hearing to your calendar. We thank you in advance for being involved in 2023!

www.fairfaxcounty.gov/countyexec/genassemblydelegation_publichearing?fbclid=IwAR3BGWM06aIElFNG9R-uBEO3Iv_3jwz6qLGGxS1KzdYbGDf2i3OXSKHmJJY

12/20/2022

LWV Statement on January 6th Committee Final Business Meeting | League of Women Voters

LWV Statement on January 6th Committee Final Business Meeting | League of Women Voters

The League is grateful to the bipartisan members of the Select Committee for their service to protect our democracy and ensure our nation never again experiences an attempt to overthrow the voices of…

12/15/2022

Today we celebrate the Bill of Rights. On this day, we commemorate the ratification of the first ten amendments to our Constitution, which established our most essential rights and freedoms as citizens. Inspired by Jefferson, and written by fellow Virginian, James Madison, the framework helped to shape our country and has influenced governments around the world. Check out our Bill of Rights resources and activities on our website. https://www.lwv-fairfax.org

12/13/2022

Last week was a moment for the League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area as we joined forces with League of Women Voters of the US and partners at the Supreme Court followed by a tour of the new LWV Headquarters, while at the same time participating in the League of Women Voters of Virginia Legislative Pre-Session (link below). We rounded out our with over 10 Unit Discussions on the Topic - How Virginia Funds Its Public Schools (pic - Reston Evening). Find out how to at www.lwv-fairfax.org


YouTube Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6zEVu7qi58

12/06/2022

For those in the DC area, we hope you can join us tomorrow as we rally with the and all those who support a fair system of checks and balances.

12/06/2022

Photos from League of Women Voters of Virginia's post

12/05/2022

The U.S. Supreme Court is scheduled to hear oral arguments on the Moore V. Harper Case on Wed. December 7th and the LWVUS is planning a National Day of Action starting at 9:00am EST in front of the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.

The League of Women Voters of the US filed an amicus brief at the U.S. Supreme Court in the Moore v. Harper case against the “independent state legislature theory” (ISLT), a theory that would remove the checks and balances of our democracy and give state legislatures complete authority to rewrite the rules of how federal elections are run at the state level. League of Women Voters of Virginia along with all other 49 Leagues in the nation, signed on to this brief.

11/29/2022

The League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area is proud of the long hours we've put in this past year educating, registering, empowering, and inspiring voters of all ages. We thank you for your continued support on this towards our Educational Fund in order for us to continue this work looking towards and .

www.lwv-fairfax.org/donate

11/24/2022

What You Need To Know About Fairfax's Special Election

Special election for 35th District Virginia House of Delegates. Be informed!

It's time for another election in Virginia, this time for a vacant House of Delegates seat representing the Vienna area in Fairfax County.

11/23/2022

Thankful. Grateful. Honored. Last week, the League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area celebrated our many wonderful voter registration volunteers with a thank you party and award ceremony at the beautiful Hidden Oaks Nature Center. This calendar year, we had over 160 volunteers contributing many hours of work and resulting in 1968 high school registrations and 2460 community registrations for a grand total of 4428 voters assisted this year!

11/15/2022

The League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area is proud to support our Fairfax County Public Schools educators with non-partisan High School Voter Registration. Promoting active citizenship through civic engagement makes our communities stronger.

For American Education Week, we celebrate ALL who work in our school community: our bus drivers, cafeteria workers, counselors, support staff, teachers, leadership and more!

11/13/2022

11/11/2022

Today we honor those among our ranks who selflessly served our nation in the United States Military. Your love of country and defense of democracy continues to shine a light for our citizens. Thank you for your continued service to our nation as a volunteer with the League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area.

Sheryl Williams served on active duty and in the reserves of the U.S. Marine Corps from 1988-2018, and retired at the rank of Colonel. During her 30-year military career, she served as a judge advocate attorney. She joined the League of Women Voters because " I wanted to make a difference in our community and country by educating others on the importance of voting and ultimately getting them to register to vote. The work of LWVFA is so important, and I always find it incredibly gratifying when I volunteer. "

Luke Lorenz served as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army as a Tactical Control Officer, operating the Patriot Missile System in an Air Defense Artillery Battalion. Luke is currently the Director of Legislative Affairs for a military-focused nonprofit organization. In 2022, he discovered the League of Women Voters and "felt a clear connection between his service in defense of American interests abroad and the League's service in defense of democracy at home. The two are intrinsically linked, as America strives for the advancement of self governance and individual liberty in both its domestic and foreign affairs." Since joining the League, Luke has assisted with multiple voter registration events and hopes to serve underrepresented communities through voter outreach and education.

11/10/2022

League of Women Voters of Virginia has a long and treasured history. Thank you for 102 years of service!!

Today, Nov. 10 is the anniversary of the founding of the Virginia League of Women Voters. After the final passage of the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote, the Equal Suffrage League decided to continue to work together to educate and advocate on voting and social issues. So they had a meeting on Nov. 10, 1920 in the Senate Chamber of the State Capitol and re-formed with the name the Virginia League of Women Voters

11/10/2022

Voting is not a spectator sport. Thank you to our citizens who vote in every election.

11/07/2022

Meet 4 Election Heroes Working Tirelessly in the Shadows to Help Democracy Prevail

Today is Election Hero Day and we want to give a special shout-out to our very own League of Women Voters - Fairfax Area hero, Beth Henson Tudan who was featured in People Magazine. Beth has been involved in the election process for over 30 years. Why? "When more voters participate in elections we build a stronger society and nation that truly reflects our communities". To Beth and all of our other election workers - Thank You!

In celebration of Election Hero Day on Monday, Nov. 7, PEOPLE shares the story of four nonpartisan election officials determined to preserve America's voice

11/05/2022

Honoring the fight for the right to vote is easy - cast a ballot for each and every election. Over 35 million registered voters have done their civic duty for already. Virginians have today and Tuesday to cast an in-person ballot, and absentee ballots must be postmarked by Tues. Nov. 8th and received by Nov. 14th. Reach out to your networks and encourage everyone to . Same day voter registration is now available in our state!!

11/04/2022

The LWV Fairfax is equally passionate about helping our citizens who have finished serving felony prison time and want to have their right to vote restored and become registered voters. Fair access to voting because ! We’d love to have your help. Visit https://www.lwv-fairfax.org to join us.

"My name is Jesse and I am a first-time voters. This (voting) means the world to me because I finally get to have a say in the community that I am a part of. I feel empowered and I feel seen.

I believe in a Virginia that will empower and see all of its citizens and treat them with respect. So I voted my values and I hope you will too."

Jesse Crosson - Second Chancer voted for the first time this year after years of incarceration. Like many returned Virginians, he recently got his right to vote restored and is excited to have a say in this year's elections.

Our democracy is stronger when everyone participates. Go vote and tell your family and friends to do the same.

11/03/2022

Federal Court Issues Order Barring Defendants From Confronting, Photographing, Doxing Voters, and Carrying Guns and Wearing Body Armor Near Drop Boxes | League of Women Voters

THIS is the LWV - for over 100 years we’ve been empowering voters and defending democracy.

Phoenix, Arizona—Today, following a hearing in a suit brought by the League of Women Voters of Arizona (LWVAZ), a federal court issued an order to block unlawful voter intimidation at ballot drop…

11/02/2022

Fellow Virginians - please check your voter registration status asap. If you find that you are NOT registered, then go to any early voting site and ask to do same day voter registration. Your vote is your voice and we hope ALL eligible Virginians VOTE.
https://vote.elections.virginia.gov/VoterInformation

10/31/2022

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10/30/2022

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10/28/2022

Today's civic holiday was founded in 2020 by MTV. Vote Early Day is ensuring that our eligible voters get the info they need to and avoid any last minute problems on . ❤️

10/27/2022

Last day of early voting is Nov. 5th! With 13 additional sites open and longer hours at the Fairfax County Government Center, voter turnout should be EPIC.

Fairfax County opens an additional 13 early voting sites today.

There will be 16 voting locations across the county until the last day to vote early on Nov. 5 at 5 p.m.

Every early voting site will be open on weekdays from 1 to 7 p.m. — except for the Fairfax County Government Center. Longer hours are offered at this location from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Details: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/news/13-additional-early-voting-locations-open-starting-oct-27

10/26/2022

Scan the QR code to track your absentee ballot!