Portland is changing, and we’re here to help you be informed and engaged when you cast your ballot or speak up in our city. Find all the League of Women Voters of Portland resources for the 2024 November General Election (and beyond!) at our new Election 2024 Hub.
Join us for our next Community Education program, “Immigration: National Policy and Humanitarian Impacts” on Wednesday, April 9, from 7 to 8:30 pm via Zoom. Learn about pivotal changes in immigration policies affecting Americans at the deepest level, in terms of the economy, humanitarian rights, and international relations. Speakers bring professional experience from political, academic, and community-based backgrounds and can speak to the important role our immigrant neighbors play in our communities: (Additional guest speaker to be announced once confirmed.) To receive the Zoom link, members of the public should register before the day of the program: LWVPDX Members will Read more…
Spring 2025 Community Education Series: Immigration The theme for our spring Community Education series is Immigration. A polarizing and profound issue facing our nation, the series explores how changing policies around immigration are impacting our community and our wider world. Our March panel started locally, with a focus on enforcement issues. Our April panel will explore national policies and humanitarian concerns. Watch the recorded video or listen to the discussion as a podcast: About our speakers Assistant Chief Amanda McMillan Amanda McMillan was appointed as Assistant Chief of the Investigations Branch on May 9, 2024. Prior to that, she had Read more…
We’ve updated our Directory of Elected Officials, with information from the results of the November 2025 General Election. Read it by clicking here. You’ll find information about how to contact all the elected representatives who serve people in our area. There are websites, emails, or phone numbers for everyone from President Trump to the directors of the Fire Districts. When you have a concern about government, you can use this contact info to ask questions or express your opinion. The Directory also has information about political parties and voter registration. Finally, if you need more details about area governments, check out the Contact Elected Read more…
How do we love democracy? Let us count the ways. Did you know that Feb. 14 is:🥳 the League’s 105th birthday🦫 Oregon’s 166th birthday💝 Valentine’s Day Send one of these valentines to someone special, and maybe consider a gift membership or donation in their name! And remember: Empowering voters and defending democracy is the ultimate love language!
Members: join us on February 14 to celebrate the League’s birthday – and Oregon’s – and to learn about podcasts and politics! Find out more and register at this page.