 Fair Election ProcessThe LWV of Lawrence Township will host a presentation by Mercer County Clerk Paula Sollami-Covello. She will speak about her new, county-wide vote-by-mail initiative, our aging voting machines, and other challenges facing the fair elections process. Wednesday, September 6 at 7 PM Lawrence Headquarters Branch of the Mercer County Library, at the corner of Route 1 and Darrah Lane Parking is available in the library parking lot. Join your colleagues for an informative discussion.  “Standing Together” Rally to Celebrate Diversity Nancy Hedinger, LWVNJ President, and Princeton Area members Lee Forbes and Chrystal Schivell carry a poster at the rally, held at Mercer County Community College on Sunday, May 7. Kudos to the East Windsor-Hightstown League, especially Arnold and Deborah MacMillan, for their activism in organizing this stand against racism. April 15, 2017  Princeton's Historic Consolidation by Chad Goerner Read the dedication to the League and order the book. Frequently Asked Questions about Affordable Housing in Princeton To help residents understand the community's Mt. Laurel Fair Share Housing needs and obligations, Princeton Community Housing's Public Relations & Advocacy Committee has prepared FAQ's. LWVNJ Study Sexual Assault on College Campuses  The League adopted this study because we note with alarm the increase, or at least the increase in reporting, of campus sexual assault and want to determine how best to respond to alleged sexual assault on students in college communities. Click here for consensus study information and questions. The LWV-Princeton Area consensus responses are available on the  LWVNJ Program CommitteesWhat is a State Program Committee? What are the current Standing Committees? How do I join a State Program Committee? Click here to learn the answers and to join a LWVNJ Program Committee. Advocacy LWVNJ Voting Reform Platform In an effort to increase voter turnout, improve accessibility to the ballot, improve efficiency and save money, and ensure voting rights are protected, the League of Women Voters of New Jersey supports the initiatives linked here. LWV-NJ Young People's Network  LWV New Jersey Advocacy Update: Keeping You Informed from Trenton The League of Women Voters of New Jersey advocates in the fields of education, immigration, natural resources, and women and family issues. Together we can make an even bigger impact in our state. LWV New Jersey Positions LWV Education Blog For the latest information about Issues Relating to Public Education go to lwveducation.com. Latest LWV-US Action Alerts from The League of Women Voters of the U.S. Go to: lwv.org Sandy Matsen, Advocacy Coordinator of the LWV-NJ, discusses how you can be an effective advocate in three videos: Lobby Corps, Armchair Advocacy, and Action Alerts. Watch the videos Go to the Institute's Calendar for details. | Renew Your Membership! Please remember to pay your annual dues:
made payable to LWV of the Princeton Area, to PO Box 253, Kingston, NJ 08528. Join Us! Please join us at our next business meeting on Tuesday, September 12, 2017, from 7-9 PM, at the Suzanne Patterson Building in Princeton. Lee Forbes will lead the meeting, focusing on Voter Service for the November election.Voter Service Urgently needed are new volunteers to prepare Voters' Guides, using the VOTE411 online system. Chrystal, Patricia and Sandy Smith have experience with VOTE411 from last year, and will gladly train new volunteers. Please consider volunteering. Voter Service is our most important contribution to the community.   "Can Math Help Save Democracy? Gerrymandering, Statistics, and the Supreme Court" Click here for a summary of his remarks and a link to a video of his talk. Chrystal Schivell Receives Distinguished Service Award from LWV-NJ
 2017 LWV-New Jersey  * NJ Legislative and Congressional district listings * County and Municipal government information   Registering new voters 6 Ways the League of Women Voters Has Impacted Your Life by Elisabeth MacNamara, President, LWVUS published February 13, 2015 in The Huffington Post Shopping? Sign up with smile.amazon.com, search for and select League of Women Voters of New Jersey as your charity, and you'll be making a gift to the League of Women Voters of New Jersey each time you shop! Many Thanks! Members Only Click here to access pages reserved for members of the League of Women Voters of the Princeton Area. If you are a member and would like to gain access, please email lwvprinceton@gmail.com for instructions. |
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