League of Women Voters of Sarasota County

Editorial: Florida finds a new way to marginalize voters The state of Florida has found yet another way to make life difficult for voters — in this case, those who moved and forgot to update their official voting address.

A continuation of voter suppression efforts. www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/10/07/f...

'Collapse of a norm'? Legislature's early redistricting plans prompt accusations of gerrymandering - WSLR+Fogartyville Florida could make the difference in next year's U.S. House elections.

Learn about mid-cycle redistricting and why it is critical to call your Legislators on this issue! wslr.org/collapse-of-...

Florida’s Mid-Cycle Redistricting, Explained Florida lawmakers are pushing to redraw congressional district maps mid-decade. Political scientist Frank Alcock explains the uproar.

A thorough review of re-districting in Florida and current move by
Florida lawmakers pushing to redraw congressional district maps mid-decade. Political scientist Frank Alcock explains the uproar.

The continued destruction of public education:

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Happy #NationalVoterRegistrationDay! The League is so proud to partner with NVRD to make sure every eligible voter knows that there is no such thing as an ‘off year’ when it comes to democracy🫶

Already registered to vote? Check your voter registration at VOTE411.org! 🗳

Critical imformation on the impact of the SAVE ACT:

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Editorial: DeSantis’ plan to carve up Florida for the GOP’s benefit violates the law and voters’ trust The governor is demanding a bizarre — and almost certainly unconstitutional — mid-decade redrawing of the state’s congressional districts. It’s a greedy power play.

Editorial: DeSantis' plan to carve up Florida for the GOP's benefit violates the law and voters' trust www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/09/12/e...

Today is Women's Equality Day in honor of the passage of the 19th Amendment in 1920 that granted some women the right to vote. Our voting rights are under attack. Let's fight the SAVE Act.
Call your Senators today. www.heraldtribune.com/story/opinio... #womensright #womenpowerdemocracy #LWVSRQ

The SAVE Act will make it harder for the average American citizen to vote.
Women’s suffrage represents a hard-won journey toward equality.
That legacy is at risk due to legislation passed by the U.S. H.R. and awaiting action in the Senate.

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Florida AG wants Supreme Court to strike down Florida gun law Law passed by GOP-controlled Florida legislature after the deadly Parkland school shooting should be unconstitutional, state attorney general James Uthmeier says

Florida AG wants Supreme Court to strike down Florida gun law www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/08/21/f...

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105 years ago today, the 19th Amendment was ratified, granting women the right to vote. However, not all women were allowed to vote until several years later.
The LWV was formed just 6 months before this step for voting rights and women's rights. We honor the suffragists who fought for our rights.

COLUMN: Support for women's equity declining The U.S. Congress designated August 26, 1973, as “Women’s Equality Day,” a date chosen to commemorate the 1920 certification of the Constitution’s 19th Amendment granting women the right to vote.

Perhaps it should be Women’s Inequality Day?
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Demands by the Department of Justice to turn over state voter data ahead of the midterms is an attack on the constitution & democracy. These actions are intended to remove those who disagree with the administration. The League condemns this abuse of power.

In boon for House GOP, Florida Supreme Court sides with DeSantis, upholds congressional map DeSantis, in a social media post, said that "this was always the constitutionally correct map — and now both the federal courts and the FL Supreme Court have upheld it."

“The district lines enacted by the legislature, and allowed to stand through this disappointing decision, represent a clear departure from voters’ intent.” Jessica Lowe-Minor, President of the League of Women Voters of Florida.

Sarasota League of Women Voters stages rally amid 'constitutional crisis' - WSLR+Fogartyville The non-partisan group says it reacts to voting rights restrictions and executive overreach.

200+ people showed up for the LWVSRQ nonpartisan "Empower Voters and Defend Democracy,” Rally Saturday at Bayfront. The rally was a part of Unite and Rise 8.5, "the League's nationwide campaign to mobilize some 8.5 million voters to to support constitutional rights and defend democratic values.

What rights do immigrants have, and what do they not have? | CNN CNN spoke with several experts in immigration law to better understand what rights immigrants do and don’t have and what legal recourse these detained migrants have.

The LWV supports due process for all, including the right to a fair hearing, right to counsel, right of appeal and right to humane treatment.

Follow Facts, Not Fiction, on Healthcare Impact of Massive Cuts to Medicaid - The Bradenton Times Much of the public discourse around the budget bills Congress is developing concerns the potential impact on access to and funding for Medicaid, the federally funded health insurance program. …

The LWVSRQ urges voters to read the op-ed below, research the facts and contact Rick Scott and Ashley Moody. Call US Senators Rick Scott, 202-224-5274 and Ashley Moody, 202-224-3041

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SB 180 includes provisions that would take away the authority of local governments to amend their growth plans and land-development rules. Click link below for petition and call/email Governor DeSantis to veto the bill. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Ery...

YouTube video by Heather Cox Richardson What is Juneteenth and Why Does it Matter: A Short History | Journey to American Democracy

Juneteenth is an annual observance to remember when Union soldiers freed all remaining slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. With attacks on voting rights, DEI, and re-writing American history, there is much work to do. It is time to unite and rise to protect justice and equality for all.

The award, which was presented during the League of Women Voters of Florida Biennial Convention on June 6, recognizes “exceptional leadership in equipping voters with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to participate fully in our democracy,”

The Immigration Justice Coalition of Sarasota (IJC), a local group of concerned citizens, is condemning ICE arrests of immigrants attending court proceedings and is urging immigrants to seek virtual hearings in place of in-person hearings.

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Click below to email your Legislator to not defund Medicaid!

, Dangerous Florida Legislative Agenda Email from League of Women of Sarasota County Act Now!   THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS IS A NONPARTISAN, GRASSROOTS NONPROFIT DEDICATED TO EMPOWERING EVERYONE TO FULLY PARTICIPATE IN OUR DEMOCRACY.   Flo

Action Alert: Fla. lawmakers are pushing a dangerous agenda through a trio of bills that undermine public education, promote censorship, and inject disinformation into the classroom. Urge your legislators to reject these three bills. Click for info on bills and how to contact your Legislator.

The Trump Administration Is Attacking Democracy | Opinion This is about control—an attempt to control our history, and with it, the future of American democracy.

In a recent @newsweek.com op-ed, we partnered with @everylibrary.bsky.social, and American Alliance of Museums to explain the Trump administration's recent executive orders around museums and libraries: www.newsweek.com/trump-admini...

HHS plans to cut the national suicide hotline’s program for LGBTQ youth In February, the program received an average of 2,100 contacts per day.

The federal government plans to eliminate services for LGBTQ youth who call 988, the national suicide and crisis hotline, according to a Health and Human Services budget draft leaked last week.

Our Affordable Housing Crisis: Can We Fix It? YouTube video by LWV of Sarasota County

Informative panel on affordable housing in Sarasota County:
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White House solicits corporate sponsors for its Easter Egg Roll event Corporate sponsors for the usually apolitical event held on the White House South Lawn include tech giants Meta, YouTube and Amazon.

Corporate sponsors for the usually apolitical event held on the White House South Lawn include tech giants Meta, YouTube and Amazon.

All Americans — no matter who you voted for in 2024 — need to come together, stand united, and fight back to save our democracy. We cannot afford to fail the generations to come. Full statement: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...