On October 13, League of Women Voters president Chris Carson issued the following statement in response to the White House executive order to end health care subsidies in the Affordable Care Act:
Author: Margaret Noel
Make your voice heard in the Oregon Legislature – View recordings
Our October 10 event, open to the public, offered practical advice on effectively making your case in Salem. Panelists included a state legislator, a LWV lobbyist, and a citizen who successfully lobbied for mothers’ rights – all speaking about what works to persuade legislators. Listen to the recordings of this discussion to learn how to make your voice heard on important legislation.
Thanks to the Multnomah Bar Foundation, the program was recorded for future broadcast and online streaming by MetroEast Community Media. The recording is now available for online streaming. A shorter video with highlights from the program is also available.
View the recording of this program by clicking the arrow below. More LWV News
Understand Oregon’s Budget – Video Highlights
Twenty minutes of video excerpts from a lively discussion with Oregon Senator Michael Dembrow and Oregon Business Council VP Jeremy Rogers about the critical issues facing Oregon’s budget in years ahead.
Gun Safety Info to Know
See “Highlights” from our March 2017 Gun Safety program: short clips of experts’ talks on Oregon gun violence data, 2nd Amendment rights, responsible gun ownership, and proposed safety laws.
Highlights videos are supported by the Multnomah Bar Foundation and MetroEast Community Media.
OCT. 24 Pub Night Social – Join In!
Relax, socialize and learn about the League!
Tuesday, October 24, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM
with a special short presentation at 6:15.
Lucky Lab, 1700 N Killingsworth.
Party room to the left of the main entrance.
- Bring your energy, enthusiasm and questions as you hear where the League is focused right now.
- Talk with members new and old about local issues, your concerns, yourself!
- Learn how to engage with the action agenda, help design civic education programs, register voters, spread League news on social media, and support our office according to your interests, skills, and free time.
- Enjoy food and drinks available for purchase.
Easy public transportation via yellow MAX line or Bus 72 to Interstate/Killingsworth stop; plenty of on-street parking