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Empowering Voters and Defending Democracy A Panel Discussion The live panel will be held on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, 6:30-8:00 p.m (note the change in time). About the Program As we confront this critical moment in our nation’s history, when voting rights, civil rights, and democracy itself are under siege, the mission of the League of Women Voters to empower voters and defend democracy is more vital than ever. What can League members and the community do to support that mission? Panel Speakers Our March Community Education program will highlight the notable work of three leaders across our country, state, Read more
League members and guests are invited to our annual Media Lunch on Friday, February 13, 2026 at 11:30 a.m – 1:30 p.m. We will also celebrate the League’s 106th and Oregon’s 167th birthdays which fall on Valentine’s Day. Our topic this year will examine the current status and future opportunities of print journalism in Oregon. Panelists will discuss the role of print journalism as a tool for civic engagement and democracy. The panel includes: There will be time for socializing as well as for audience questions. This is a member event. Consider becoming a member today! Registration League members may register Read more
The League expressed its support for maximum protection of natural areas, measures to protect livability in residential areas adjacent to industrial development, and investment in brownfield clean up, improving freight access, and infrastructure that supports job creation.
Untangling City-County Services. A Panel Discussion The live panel discussion was held on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, 7-8:30 p.m. Watch or listen to the panel Watch the recorded video of the discussion: Listen to podcast of the discussion: About the program In the second of our two-part series on Multnomah County, we will take a critical look at the overlapping city-county services that regularly rank as the most confusing and frustrating to Portlanders: homelessness, housing, and behavioral health. Our expert panelists offered their thoughts and answered your questions. Panel Speakers Our speakers come from the City of Portland, Multnomah County, and local Read more
PORTLAND AND WASHINGTON, DC—The League of Women Voters of Portland, the League of Women Voters of Oregon, and the League of Women Voters of the US issued the following joint statement in response to the deployment of the National Guard in Portland. “Portland — a city recognized nationally for its civic activism, creativity, and commitment to democratic values — is now subject to an unjustified deployment of federal troops. This action undermines local authority and threatens the very freedoms our democracy is meant to protect. “Neither the Governor of Oregon nor city leaders requested this intervention. No emergency exists in Read more