The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County
Ithaca, New York | Ph: 607-272-4748 | e-mail: lwvtc@twcny.rr.com

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About the LWV

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

Where We Stand incorporates positions reached and actions taken by the League and serves as a foundation for the League's program implementation. Click here to visit this important page on our National LWV site.

Support Educational Initiatives of the LWV-TC The League of Women Voters of Tompkins County is having a fund drive to support our educational initiatives in the community and we need your help. We do not have a paid staff to accomplish our many projects. Still, to run our organization we have to raise funds. For about 30 years we sold UNICEF Christmas and Holiday cards. For many years we assisted Cornell with its student elections in the fall and spring. Unfortunately we lost these two sources of revenue to commercial marketing and computerization. Instead of raising funds every year, we decided to open an account with the Community Foundation of Tompkins County. We are very pleased to report that a long time supporter of our League has offered to match up to $15,000 of contributions made to this fund. We need your help! Click here for additional information on contributing to the LWVTC Education Fund.

Local Calendar

  • Make your voice heard on Health Care and Climate Change
  • Monday, August 31, 2009 Board Meeting 7:00 pm, deProsse
  • Tompkins County Political Calendar 2009
  • September 15, 2009 Primary Election. Town of Enfield Election Districts 1 & 2 for Republicans only and County Legislative Town of Ithaca Electoral Districts 4,5,6,11 for Democrats only. Polls open noon to 9 p.m.
  • September 28, 2009 Fall Membership Program Meeting more details to follow
  • October 9, 2009 Last day to register and be eligible to vote in 2009 General Election.
  • November 3, 2009 - General Election. Polls open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Offices to be filled

Action Alerts

  • Urge Your Senators to Support CEDAW The Convention to Eliminate All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW) is the most comprehensive international treaty promoting the advancement of women worldwide. It establishes a legal framework to which all governments must adhere, to ensure the equality of women in various areas of life including politics, law, employment, education, health care, commerce and domestic relations. The United States remains the only democracy in the world that has not ratified the CEDAW Treaty, putting our country in the dishonorable company of states such as Iran, Somalia and Sudan. Click here for more information. Posted 25 Aug 2009
  • Climate Change Passes in the House, Moves on to the Senate The House of Representatives has made history by passing the American Clean Energy and Security Act of 2009 by a margin of just 219-212. The bill is the first to try to curb the greenhouse gases that cause climate change and will help move the U.S. into a clean energy economy. Click here for more information. Posted 2 July 2009
  • Please Contact Your NYS Senator Today and Ask Them to Get Back to Work Please Contact Your NYS Senator Today and Ask Them to Get Back to Work
    The New York Senate did not resolve its power struggle before the regular session ended on June 22. Click here for more information. Posted 26 June 2009
  • NOW IS THE TIME: Urge your Representative to support House action against global warming. The House of Representatives is poised for a critical vote on vital climate change legislation. America's Clean Energy and Security Act (ACES) is slated to hit the House floor the week of June 22. Click here for more information. Posted 19 June 2009
  • Please support S.955 NYS Fair Pay Act---AGAIN
    The bill made it through the Labor Committee but we are having trouble getting it onto the agenda of the Finance Committee or of the Senate Democratic Conference. So now we need a blitz of emails and phone calls, so that S.955 comes out of conference and onto the floor for a vote.     Click here for more information. Posted 12 May 2009
  • Please Take Action Today Regarding Greenhouse Gas Emissions The League of Women Voters is asking you to join us in urging Senators Gillibrand and Schumer to strongly support and work for firm caps on greenhouse gas emissions. The consensus on the scientific data is that climate change is a clear and present danger for public health, the environment and the economy of the Earth. Recently, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator, Lisa Jackson, issued a proposed ruling that global climate change endangers American health and well being. This should lead the way to the establishment of emissions standards for the largest polluters, e.g. new vehicles and new coal fired plants. In addition, the American Clean Energy and Security Act is making its way through the House of Representatives. Now is the time for citizens to speak out in support for strong caps on greenhouse gas emissions. To take action by sending a letter to Senators Gillibrand and Schumer, please click the following link: http://lwvny.capwiz.com/lwvny/issues/alert/?alertid=13287281. Posted 6 May 2009
  • Health Care and Climate at Risk -- Support the President's Budget President Obama has proposed a 2010 federal budget that articulates America's most urgent priorities. The proposal contains essential funding for health care reform and for curbing global warming, while making other changes aimed at putting America on a path for economic recovery. Click here for more information. Posted 25 March 09.
  • National Action Alerts Click here to visit US League of Women Take Action
  • Network For Action--Death Penalty http://www.networkforjustice.org/partners/League_of_Women_Voters_of_NYS
  • Citizen Action Toolkit A central part of the mission of the League of Women Voters is to encourage the active and informed participation of citizens in their government. To that end, the League has created this easy-to-use resource that enables citizens to find a wealth of information about our state and federal governments. Use our toolkit to contact your elected officials, or to send a letter to the editor of your local newspaper. Support League issues with just a few clicks of your mouse or take a moment to craft a letter of your own. Sign up for action alerts on the issues that are important to you. Make your voice heard!!! Click here to access the Toolkit.

Programs and Projects

2009 Legislative Priorities for the LWV-NYS

  • Affordable Housing
  • Universal Health Care
  • Improved Government

Impact on Issues LWVNYS Impact on Issues is a guide for League leaders on the LWVNYS public policy positions. Every two years, local Leagues participate in the LWVNYS program planning process by reviewing existing positions and making recommendations for the future. Member agreement on issues (consensus or concurrence) follows in depth study and is developed into the formal positions presented in this publication. These positions are the basis for action.) http://www.lwvny.org/advocacy/impact/Complete_Impact_on_Issues1107.pdf

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Useful Voter Information Links

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