National Voter articles from June 2008

National Voter archives from June 2008

Empowering the voter.(OUT FRONT)
June 1, 2008... As we prepare for the 48th National Convention of the League of Women Voters of the United States, I find myself getting very excited at the thought that we will be meeting just five months before what will be one of the most remarkable...

Greetings from m street!(NEWS FROM M STREET)
June 1, 2008... As we prepare for the 48th National Convention in June, we are also in the midst of numerous 2008 presidential election year activities. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I'll highlight here some of those activities and work that we have...

Increased Interest in elections = increased interest in the League.(FIELD SUPPORT/MEMBERSHIP)
June 1, 2008... Historically, during presidential election years, there is a renewed interest in the League--a renewed interest in the valuable community services that we provide. These services that only--We--a trusted, respected nonpartisan...

Communications.(League of Women Voters)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... The Communications Department worked throughout the spring to promote League election projects in the media and the online world, spreading news about the great work of Leagues nationwide. From making sure voters know about VOTE411 .org to...

Meet the staff.(Eva Starrak)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... We are pleased to introduce and welcome our newest staff member, Eva Starrak, who assumed the position of executive assistant in February. Eva assists LWVUS President Mary Wilson and LWVUS Executive Director Nancy Tate with their daily tasks....

Going green and cutting postage costs ...
June 1, 2008... In late June, The National Voter will send instructions on how to sign up to receive the magazine electronically beginning in the fall to all subscribers whose e-mail addresses we have in the League database. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] If...

Election day reality: no registration=no vote (in most states).(voter registration)
June 1, 2008... Why is registering voters just as important as getting voters to the polls on Election Day? Because on Election Day in the majority of states, "no registration" is equivalent to "no vote." Admittedly, there are seven states (Idaho, Maine,...

The league in action: online voter information resources.(League of Women Voters)
June 1, 2008... This election is an important one for our country and the League. Each year, millions of voters depend on the League's nonpartisan voter education and information resources, and 2008 is no different. The League's www.VOTE411. orge Web site and...

Unauthorized immigrants: the case for earned legalization.
June 1, 2008... This essay highlights reasons why creating a pathway to legal status for unauthorized immigrants already in the U.S. would be preferable to mass deportations for both the immigrant families and their U.S. citizen neighbors. [ILLUSTRATION...

Voter outreach and education.(EDUCATION FUND)
June 1, 2008... VOTE411.org is receiving nation-wide media attention for its accurate and useful election information. People can always rely on VOTE411 for current information on voting procedures, voter registration, polling places and other election topics....

Election reform.(EDUCATION FUND)
June 1, 2008... The Public Advocacy for Voter Protection Project (PAVP) was created to help bolster the League's capacity for continuing and expanding its critical state-based advocacy to prevent the disenfranchisement of eligible citizens, particularly...

Government transparency and accountability.(EDUCATION FUND)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... As part of Sunshine Week 2008, a national nonpartisan effort to promote transparency and enlighten and empower citizens to take part in their government, the League co-sponsored a successful forum, "Government Secrecy: Censoring Your Right to...

Fair and independent judiciary.(EDUCATION FUND)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Projects submitted by 20 local and state Leagues were approved for 2008; this makes a total of 65 League-sponsored public education projects in 33 states that raise awareness about the importance of a fair and independent judiciary. Twenty-one...

Global democracy.(EDUCATION FUND)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... The League has received renewed funding from the Open World Leadership Center to host Ukrainian visitors in October 2008. Three delegations, each consisting of six Ukrainians, will be hosted by three local Leagues. On the domestic front,...

Advocacy.(Mary Wilson)
June 1, 2008... LWVUS President Mary Wilson, the LWVUS Advocacy staff and the Lobby Corps have been working on the priorities set by the LWVUS Board for 2008. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Concerning campaign finance reform, the League joined with coalition...

Mary G. Wilson.(NOMINATED OFFICERS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... LWVUS president Biography: LWVUS president, 2006-present, visited Leagues in 15 states, testified before Congress, spoke with over 100 news people, donors and partners; Board member, Advo cacy Committee chair, 2004-06. League member, 24...

Elisabeth MacNamara.(NOMINATED OFFICERS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... LWVUS 1st vice president Biography: LWVUS/EF Board Member and Trustee, Bylaws Committee chair, 2006-08. LWVGA President, 2001-06; Board, 1999-2006 and 1983-91; Board committee; Courts/Criminal Justice chair, Program vice president,...

Judy Duffy.(NOMINATED OFFICERS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... LWVUS 2nd vice president Biography: LWVUS/EF Board member/trustee, Advocacy Committee chair, 2006-08; LWVUS/EF Budget Committee chair, 2004-06, member, 2002-04. LWVMN/EF president, 1997-2001; lstvice president, 1995-97; member of Steering...

Elaine Wiant.(NOMINATED OFFICERS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... LWVUS secretary/treasurer Biography: LWVUS/EF secretary/treasurer, 2006-08; LWVUS/EF Budget Committee, 2004-06. LWVTX Budget Committee, 1994-2006; treasurer, 1997-2003; Board member, 2003-06. LWV Dallas, TX, Budget chair, 2004-06; LWV...

Judy Davis.(NAMINATED DIRECTORS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWVUS/EF Board member/trustee, 2006-2008. LWVNYS Education Foundation vice president, 2004-2006. LWVCEF Board chair, 2001-03. Board member: LWVCO, 1996-2000; LWV Larimer County, CO, 1995-97; LWV Saratoga, Los Gatos, Monte Sereno, CA,...

Nancy Eitreim.(NAMINATED DIRECTORS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWVUS committee to edit "In League"; participated in leadership, membership and outreach panels for LWVUS delegates. LWV Seattle, WA, president, 2003-07; Voter Service vice president and director, 1977-79, 1983-85; Social Policy...

Stephanie Y. Johnson.(NAMINATED DIRECTORS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWVUS Nominating Committee, 2004-06; Budget Committee, 2002-04; UN Update Committee, 2000-02. LWV Arkansas 1st vice president and Program chair, 2008; president, 2001-05; Development chair, 2003-05; 2nd vice president/Voter editor,...

Mary Klenz.(NAMINATED DIRECTORS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWVUS Nominating Committee, 2004-06, 2002-04. LWVNC co-president 2001-2005; chair, Volunteer Lobby Corp. LWV Charlotte-Mecklenburg, NC, president, 1997-2001; director, chair of Mixed Income Housing Coalition, 2006-present; one of the...

Janis McMilien.(NAMINATED DIRECTORS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWVUS Bylaws committee, 2008. LWVKS president, 2003-07; Lobby Corp director, 2001-03; lobbyist, 2001-08. LWV Johnson County, KS, co-president, 2000-02; treasurer, 1998-2000; Voter editor, 1995-98; Voter Service, 2002-04. Member of...

Marcia A. Merrins.(NAMINATED DIRECTORS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWVNYS vice president, Membership, 2008; president, 2003-07; vice president, Membership, 2001-03; secretary/treasurer, 1999-2001. LWV Chautauqua, NY, president, 2008 and 1996-2002. Vice-chair Chautauqua County Board of Health;...

Norman Turrill.(NAMINATED DIRECTORS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWVUS Bylaws Committee, 2008. LWVOR 1st vice-president and Action chair 2008; Voter Service co-chair. LWVPDXdirector/DNet. LWV Hershey, PA, acting president. Joined the LWV in Seattle in 1970s when men were first invited to join....

Dianne Wheatley-Giliotti.(NAMINATED DIRECTORS)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWV-FL president, 2005-present, Board member 2003-present. LWVN. Pinellas, FL, president, 2002-05; LWVNJ secretary, 1997-99; LWV Morris Country, NJ, ILO, president, 1996-98; LWV Morristown, NJ, president, 1995-97; LWVNC Board member,...

Robbie Davis.(NOMINATING COMMITTEE)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... chair Biography: LWVCA/EF Board member and Education Fund chair, 2003-2007. LWV Pasadena Area: action director, 1996-99; president, 1999-2003; Voters Service director, 2006 to present. LWV member for 33 years. Twenty years in the computer...

Pamela Goodman.(NOMINATING COMMITTEE)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWVUS Membership Recruitment Initiative (LWV Palm Beach Country is now the largest League in Florida with 350 members). LWVFL Board member, 2007-present.LWV Palm Beach County, FL, president, 2005-present. LWV member since 2000 with a...

Carolie Mullan.(NOMINATING COMMITTEE)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWVUS/EF Board member/trustee, Program Planning chair, 2004-08; LWVUS Immigration Study chair, 2006-2008; Presidential Selection Update Task Force, 2002-04. LWVTX Board, 1995-2003: president; Program vice president; Immigration Study...

Sandra Powell.(NOMINATING COMMITTEE)(Brief article)
June 1, 2008... Biography: LWVNE/EF president/chair, 2003-07; LWVNE Nominating Committee chair, 2007-09. LWV Hastings president, 1992-96; past Voter editor. LWV member since 1988. Election judge/committee member for Native American elections/election law...

Hill Bulletin.
June 1, 2008... Because The National Voter is published just three times yearly, we strongly urge you to check the League Web site periodically (www.lwv.org; click on "Take Action") for the most current information on our priority issues and current action...

Warrantless wiretapping: unconstitutional and unwise.(SOUNDING OFF)
June 1, 2008... Tapping into the American telecommunications infrastructure to monitor e-mails and phone calls of people in the United States, without the warrants required by the Fourth Amendment, is unconstitutional. For nearly three decades, the Foreign...