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March 2025 Civic Education Panel: Policing Immigration

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

By Audrey Zunkel-deCoursey, ago

2025-2027 New Directory of Elected Officials

We’ve updated our Directory of Elected Officials, with information from the results of the May 2025 Special 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

By Office Manager, ago

Happy Valentine’s Day!

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!

By Audrey Zunkel-deCoursey, ago

LWV Membership Transformation – Nationwide Changes Coming

In 2025, LWV is switching to a new member portal for all Leagues across the country. Overview of the Membership Changes When the system launches, during Spring 2025, you will receive an email to log in to the portal, but you will not be asked to renew again until a year after your most recent renewal. You will be given the option to sign up to auto-renew annually, and your membership will last a year after your last renewal. Once you have access to the portal, you will be able to update your own information, including contact information. The new Read more

By Audrey Zunkel-deCoursey, ago