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  • National Constitution Day Event!

    League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone Countyand the Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association present National Constitution Day Event “Disinformation and Lack of Civil Discourse: Threats to our Democracy?” Thursday, September 21, 20236:30 p.m.Boone County Family Resources2700 W. Ash St., Columbia Guest Speakers:Brian Kessel, Ph.D.Associate Professor of Political ScienceColumbia College and Sandra Davidson, JD., Ph.D.Professor Emerita, Communications…

  • September Events!

    Walk for the Climate–Rally & 5-K Walk SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 AT 1 PM – 3:30 PMBoone County Courthouse Plaza Sponsored by Peaceworks, Sierra Club – Mid-Missouri Group, The Peace Nook and the League of Women Voters of Columbia-Boone County. Lunch & Learn Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon Wednesday, September 13, 2023Noon-1 p.m. on Zoom Live…

  • LWV Fall Kickoff!

    LWV Fall Kickoff! Saturday, August 26, 2023 – 5:30 p.m. Stephens Lake – Gordon Shelter Program: Introduction by Mahree Skala Celebrating Women’s Equality Day Reenactment of Rep. Bella Abzug by Nora Dietzel Introduction of Committee Chairs Trivia quiz with door prizes Box Dinners ordered from McAlister’s Deli choice of beef, ham, turkey, or veggie sandwich…

  • The Equal Rights Amendment

    This weekend marks the 100th anniversary of Alice Paul introducing the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) at the Women’s Rights Convention in Seneca Falls, NY. And the fight is not over!The ERA will update the US Constitution to protect the equality of rights under the law regardless of sex; but while it has met all ratification requirements,…

  • The pro-voter Freedom to Vote Act was re-introduced this week in Congress to make the promise of American democracy real for all of us. In stark contrast, the “American Confidence in Elections Act” introduced last week sets up obstacles to voting and boosts the power of big campaign donors. You can share your views with…