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The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active citizen participation in government and works to increase understanding of major public policy issues through education and advocacy.

Study of Local Journalism

Local News

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in October 2023.

Event Date: 
Nov 16 2023 05:30 pm

Breaking news! In 2022, the LWVSHR adopted a Study of Local Journalism and it turns out we were far-sighted because the LWV of Washington state was at work on a similar study. LWVWA has arrived at a position and our LWV-VA Program Director, Alice Tousignant, has arranged for Washington Leaguers to present a webinar on their position on Nov. 16, at 5:30pm. The Eventbrite link to RSVP for the webinar is https://LWVWANews.eventbrite.com Please make every effort to attend as we will discuss this position at our January Program General Meeting. The LWV WA News Position and Study are at https://sites.google.com/a/leagueofwomenvoters.org/clearinghouse/rep/tra...

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Fall quarterly meeting: 11/19/23 @ 10am Analysis of the outcomes of our November 7th 2023 Election

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in August 2023.

Event Date: 
Nov 18 2023 10:00 am to 11:30 am

LWV-SHR Fall quarterly meeting will be held on the third Saturday of the month, by Zoom, from 10-11:30am. Our speaker will be Professor Carol Pretlow of the Political Science Department of Norfolk State University. She will provide an analysis of the outcomes of our November 7th election & thoughts on their local & international impact & implications.

A Business meeting will follow.

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Environment Committee/Recycle Study meeting via Zoom 1st Sunday of the month

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in March 2023.

Event Date: 
Dec 03 2023 07:00 pm

Environmental Committee meets 1st Sunday of the Month at 7pm
Please RSVP to shrleague [at] gmail.com

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LWV PreSession for the 2024 General Assembly.

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in November 2023.

Event Date: 
Dec 06 2023 09:00 am to 03:00 pm

PreSession is a free, online opportunity to hear about legislative priorities from organizations around Virginia that have worked with the League of Women Voters.  It's great background for the General Assembly.  An

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Monthly LWVSHR Board Meeting Dec 9 9am

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in January 2023.

Event Date: 
Dec 09 2023 09:00 am

LWV-SHR Monthly Board Meeting Please RSVP shrleague [at] gmail.com for Zoom Link

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Gun Violence Prevention Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm via zoom.

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in August 2023.

Event Date: 
Dec 13 2023 07:00 pm

Gun Violence Prevention Committee meets the second Wednesday of each month at 7pm via zoom. The next meeting is Wednesday September 13th.

Please RSVP to shrleague [at] gmail.com

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Affordable Housing Committee: Second Thursday of each month @7pm

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in August 2023.

Event Date: 
Dec 14 2023 07:00 pm

Affordable Housing Committee meets the second Thursday of each month at 7pm via zoom. The next meeting is Wednesday September 14th.

Please RSVP to shrleague [at] gmail.com

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VA. state League of Women Voters Issue Groups

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in August 2022.

The state League of Women Voters has Issue Groups that track General Assembly legislation and propose legislative priorities for LWV-VA. See https://lwv-va.org/issue-groups/ You can join an IG and get to know League members across Virginia who share your interest. Issue Groups meet:

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As we approach the November 2023 elections for the Virginia General Assembly, a look at the G.A. elections two years ago may prove interesting:

Dr. Richmond

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in November 2021.

On Saturday Nov 20, 2021 LWVSHR had the honor to host Analysis of Virginia's 2021 Elections by Dr. Jesse Richman ODU

Dr. Jesse Richman is Associate Professor of Political Science and International Studies at Old Dominion University. He holds a PHD in Political Science from Carnegie Mellon University, and came to ODU in 2006 after teaching at Vanderbilt University. Dr. Richman teaches courses in American Politics and research methods for the Department of Political Science and Geography, and also teaches Game Theory, Statistics, and Research Methods for the Graduate Program in International Studies.

For those that were unable to attend or would like to view the presentation again the Zoom video is attached.

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Housing in Hampton Roads - Recording of Dr. John Finn presentation

housing

Submitted by South Hampton Roads in June 2021.

The League of Women Voters of South Hampton Roads had the honor to host “Housing in Hampton Roads”. Dr. John Finn of Christopher Newport University discussed general housing stock in our region, affordable housing, evictions, the consequences of redlining, and more. For those that were unable to attend or would like to view the presentation again the Zoom video is attached.

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