The LWV Policy Positions
Democratic convention 1920 Seated: (left) Miss Dortch of Tennessee, 1st Director from 3rd region who resigned during year (right) Mrs. Richard Edwards. Standing: (left to right) Miss Mary McDowell of Chicago, Miss Adah Bush of Indiana Mrs. Patty Jacobs, Mrs. Maud Wood Park, Mrs. Simmons of Portland, Oregon, 1st Director of 7th Region, Mrs. James Paige of Minneapolis
A League Position is the stand of the League on a public issue and serves as the basis for advocacy/action. Action includes lobbying, legislative testimony, public statements, media campaigns and joining coalitions. A League Position is established after members have studied an issue and achieved consensus on policies and practices that best serve the public interest.
DEMOCRACY: ELECTIONS, VOTING RIGHTS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Expand opportunities to participate in elections and government, minimize the influence of special interest money in politics, increase transparency, promote more representative election systems, encourage greater civic involvement and support disenfranchised communities.
EDUCATION
Adopt a plan to fully fund basic education including funding sources and the necessary appropriations in the 2017-19 biennium budget.
FAIR & ADEQUATE REVENUE
Adopt revenue policies that are stable and fair to adequately fund services and functions critical to the well-being of the people of our state.
ECONOMIC & SOCIAL JUSTICE Ensure equality of opportunity, prevent and reduce poverty and promote fair policies for all struggling to realize their human potential.
GUN SAFETY Limit accessibility of firearms, including assault-style weapons and high capacity clips. Enact safe storage requirements for guns.
HEALTH CARE, MENTAL HEALTH & REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS Ensure access for all residents to comprehensive, uniform and affordable physical and mental health care services.
CLIMATE CHANGE Reduce carbon emissions by a carbon tax or other measures.
ENERGY Protect the Energy Independence Act, increase renewable power use, promote energy conservation in building and lifestyle practices.
SHORELINES, WETLANDS & LAND USE Protect our Shoreline Management, Growth Management & State Environmental Policy Acts from efforts to weaken them.
WATER & RIVERS Protect our water quantity and quality and in stream flows.
FORESTS & WILDFIRES Protect our forests impacted by drought and prepare for increasing wildfires. Oppose the transfer of federal lands.
DEMOCRACY: ELECTIONS, VOTING RIGHTS & CAMPAIGN FINANCE
Expand opportunities to participate in elections and government, minimize the influence of special interest money in politics, increase transparency, promote more representative election systems, encourage greater civic involvement and support disenfranchised communities.
EDUCATION
Adopt a plan to fully fund basic education including funding sources and the necessary appropriations in the 2017-19 biennium budget.
FAIR & ADEQUATE REVENUE
Adopt revenue policies that are stable and fair to adequately fund services and functions critical to the well-being of the people of our state.
ECONOMIC & SOCIAL JUSTICE Ensure equality of opportunity, prevent and reduce poverty and promote fair policies for all struggling to realize their human potential.
GUN SAFETY Limit accessibility of firearms, including assault-style weapons and high capacity clips. Enact safe storage requirements for guns.
HEALTH CARE, MENTAL HEALTH & REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS Ensure access for all residents to comprehensive, uniform and affordable physical and mental health care services.
CLIMATE CHANGE Reduce carbon emissions by a carbon tax or other measures.
ENERGY Protect the Energy Independence Act, increase renewable power use, promote energy conservation in building and lifestyle practices.
SHORELINES, WETLANDS & LAND USE Protect our Shoreline Management, Growth Management & State Environmental Policy Acts from efforts to weaken them.
WATER & RIVERS Protect our water quantity and quality and in stream flows.
FORESTS & WILDFIRES Protect our forests impacted by drought and prepare for increasing wildfires. Oppose the transfer of federal lands.
State And National League Position Statements
League Positions on Current Legislation and Issues:
