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League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities
P.O. Box 1281
Appleton, WI  54912
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Legislative Town Hall


All state legislators representing the Fox Cities region have been invited to participate in a nonpartisan virtual Legislative Town Hall meeting on Monday, October 2 from 6:30–8:00 p.m. Hear what our state representatives' priorities are for this legislative session. 

Read details HERE. Use this quick link to register.  
  
 

 

Register Now

Legislative Town Hall Oct 2, 2023


The Equal Rights Amendment

Women’s Equality Day on August 26 is when we mark the day in 1920 when the 19th Amendment giving women the right to vote officially became part of the US Constitution. 
Three years later, Alice Paul introduced the Equal Rights Amendment in Congress. It took from 1923 until 1972 for the ERA to pass in Congress. Finally, in 2020 the required 38 states ratified it. However, it has still not been certified as part of the Constitution due to artificial deadlines imposed by Congress. 

Those deadlines need to be lifted by the Senate. Please sign the petition to urge our Senators to pass the bill to remove those artificial deadlines to allow the ERA to become the 28th Amendment to the Constitution.  

Read facts about the ERA and why it's important. Sign the petition to move the ERA to full ratification here. To find out who your Senators are, click here.

Irene Strohbeen and Midday Women’s Alliance have provided this succinct information on the ERA to use as talking points when you contact your senators.



  
 

 

Read the Facts Article


Choose a book. Check.
Set the date, time, place. Check.
Be open to a good conversation. Check.


What's missing? You!



DEI Book Share participants selected the Remix edition of the National Book Award-winning Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You to read and discuss.



Interested? Show up at the League office, 120 N. Morrison St., Appleton, from noon to 1 p.m. on Thursday, October 26. Everyone's welcome, even if you don't read the book!



And please note — we'll be talking about the Remix edition of the book. If you have questions, email April at dei@lwvappletonfoxcities.org

Silent Auction 2023


You're Invited!


In tune with the League's Holiday Brunch theme, "Freedom to Read," we're hosting a silent auction sure to inspire readers of all levels and interests.

Please consider contributing new books — or a curated basket of books and items to enhance the reading experience.

Choose an outdoor adventure. A mystery. Stories by or about exceptional women. Sports heroes. Jokes. History. An e-book. Pair it with a cozy wrap. A storybook sleepover. A little light to read under the covers. Poetry reading. Local author meet ‘n greet. A cookbook taste test. Some chocolate or wine, perhaps.

These are just a few suggestions. Author your own ideas. Plan now! We’ll happily pick up your basket, or pair your items with others in a basket of our creation. New items only, please.

Let us know if you'd like to contribute items for the auction, or make a cash donation. Please contact Cindy at membership@lwvappletonfoxcities.org Watch for auction details soon!


Women's Action Coalition
of the Fox Valley


What better time than Women's Equality Day to launch the Women's Action Coalition of the Fox Valley! 

This collective of five women's organizations passionate about women's equality took advantage of the occasion to ask local farm market attendees what equality means to them. More than 70 people shared their thoughts, and received a Polaroid photo of themselves with their handwritten comments. 

These insights will be incorporated into an oral history project to be developed by the Coalition.

Check out more about the Coalition here.




More on the Coalition

Womens Action Coalition Womens Equality Day 2023
Womens Action Coalition Womens Equality Day 2023-02
Womens Action Coalition Womens Equality Day 2023-03
Womens Action Coalition Womens Equality Day 2023-04
WAC JulieStacieLinda Photo table 823-2023
Womens Action Coalition Womens Equality Day 2023-06

Recent Monthly Programs


Last Monthly Program

Public School Funding: challenges & Solutions
View video HERE

View Past Monthly Programs HERE

A wide range of recorded League information is viewable on the League’s YouTube channel. Check out materials by categories 
HERE.


Recent Town Hall


 





Legislative Town Halls afford members and others a chance to engage in conversation with our area's state legislators on topics of interest to voters, and learn what their priorities are for the current session. 

  

View all past Legislative Town Halls HERE.

 

 

 

Our League invites — and needs — you!


As we grow, so do opportunities for more members and friends to help. In as little as an hour, or an evening, your help will be invaluable. You decide what you’d enjoy, and how much time you can spend.   Check out the  Teams Page

 

The League of Women Voters of Appleton-Fox Cities

  • We are a nonpartisan, activist, grassroots political organization.
  • We never support or oppose political parties or candidates.
  • We help people become active, informed voters.
  • Our work is based on careful research and covers a broad range of issues.
  • We strive to engage all people by infusing diversity, equity, and inclusion
    in everything we do.
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