Our democracy is what allows us to have our way of life with the freedoms we enjoy. But democracy is fragile: it can disappear right before our eyes if we aren’t careful. In order to protect our democracy, everyday citizens must be engaged and step...
Jessica Foreman will lead a discussion of what is on the ballot on Thursday, February 15, 2024, from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Central Time. Videoconference information will be provided in an email once registration is complete. Register here....
Join LWV-AA and Citizens' Climate Lobby for a moderated panel discussion on Austin and Travis County preparations for extreme weather events. Speakers: Carrie Stewart, Austin Fire Department Wildfire Prevention Selena Xie, Emergency Medical Services Association Sara Henry, Homeland Security and Emergency Services Lisa Martin, Austin Energy ...
Join LWV-AA and Braver Angels Central Texas for a moderated panel discussion on proposed Texas constitutional amendments 2, 3, and 4, which will be on the ballot on November 7, 2023. Speakers: Michael Granof, Professor Emeritus, UT Austin McCombs School of Business Vikki Goodwin, Texas House...
It's almost time for our League of Women Voters Austin Area Friends & Family Spring Festival! This FREE event will have snacks and fun activities for the whole family. There will be a bouncy house, face painting, entertainment, and a variety of games for everyone....
The upcoming City of Austin election on May 6th will feature two propositions that could change the landscape of police oversight in Austin. At issue is the power and authority of the City’s Office of Police Oversight. Join us on April 20 for a discussion about...
Our democracy is what allows us to have our way of life with the freedoms we enjoy. But democracy is fragile. It can disappear before our very eyes if we aren’t careful. In order to protect our democracy, everyday citizens must be engaged and step...
You're cordially invited to attend "Women Power Texas ~ A Making Democracy Work Dinner," our annual fundraising dinner, on Monday, February 27th, 2023 at 6:30 p.m. at the UT Etter-Harbin Alumni Center, located at 2110 San Jacinto Boulevard in Austin, Texas. Our keynote speaker is Rochelle...
On Sunday, October 30th in conjunction with Souls to the Polls efforts happening across the state, voting rights organizations and those joining the fight for democracy protection will rally at the Texas Capitol at 1pm to highlight that democracy is on the ballot this November...
The City has set the calendar for the Council Candidate Forums taking place in September and October. The City of Austin, the City’s Ethics Review Commission and the League of Women Voters Austin Area, will sponsor the six City Council Candidate Forums for City Council candidates competing in the November 8 election. Below are the...