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LWVPDX collaborating with Oregon Contemporary Art Gallery

Celebrate our country’s 250th birthday with art and democracy – and the League of Women Voters! What does democracy mean for the United States at this moment in history?  LWVPDX is excited to celebrate our country’s 250th birthday in collaboration with artists at Oregon Contemporary as part of their biennial exhibition, “The Price of the Ticket.” What: Forum on the Fourth: Democracy, Voting, and Civic Embodiment Where: Oregon Contemporary Art Gallery, 8371 N. Interstate Ave, Portland, OR 97217 When: Saturday, July 4, 2026, 2:00 – 4:00 pm Who: All members of the public invited; LWVPDX members encouraged to drop by! Read more

By Audrey Zunkel-deCoursey, ago

LWV heads to Columbus for National Convention

Leagues from across the country are heading to Columbus, Ohio, for our national convention June 25-28. We meet every other year to consider business for our national body, the League of Women Voters of the United States. Learn more about how the League does business through councils and conventions. Watch this spot for updates throughout the convention from the three delegates from Portland!

By Audrey Zunkel-deCoursey, ago

2026 Annual Membership Meeting: Unite & Rise Portland

Tuesday, May 19 at the Laurelhurst Club About Portland League members are invited to attend the 2026 Annual Membership Meeting: Unite & Rise Portland on May 19. We chose this theme to show unity with our national (LWVUS) and state (LWVOR) organizations, and our commitment to local community and each other. We will socialize, hear some highlights from the past year, recognize retiring board members, Life Members, and the volunteer(s) of the year. Annual Membership Meetings are an important opportunity for members to have a say in the League’s leadership and direction for the coming year. It’s also an excellent time Read more

By Office Manager, ago
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LWV joins Senators and Secretaries against SAVE

Last week, leaders from your Portland League were honored to join Senator Ron Wyden at his press conference about why we oppose the heinous SAVE Act sitting in the Senate right now. Secretary of State Tobias Read also addressed the group, along with leaders from three local civil rights groups. Senator Wyden’s office reached out to us at LWV because they know that defeating SAVE has been a priority for LWVUS and because they respect our role as leaders in defending voting rights. The SAVE Act would create more red tape for voters seeking to exercise their right to vote, Read more

By Audrey Zunkel-deCoursey, ago

LWVPDX Comments on “Right to Know Who is Policing You” Proposed Ordinance to Portland Community and Public Safety Committee

We supported the proposed “Right to Know Who is Policing You” ordinance prohibiting facial coverings on law enforcement officers and requiring visible I.D. The Portland Community and Public Safety Committee considered a proposed ordinance that would prohibit law enforcement from local, state, and federal agencies from wearing masks and require display of visible identification. LWVPDX submitted a letter in support based on our belief in a criminal justice system that is just, effective, equitable, transparent, and fosters trust at all stages. The proposal addresses the issues of “transparency” and “trust” through the establishment of identity requirements and facial covering prohibitions Read more

By Office Manager, ago