The League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) is organized to parallel the three levels of government: local, state, and national. In 1989 there were 1,125 local leagues and 150 state leagues plus the League of Women Voters of Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.

For further information about membership or monthly public policy luncheons, please contact:

Pamela Craig (Co-President; Public) Email = pcraig1 At Bellsouth.net

          Suzanne Rhodes (Co-President; Paper) E-mail = suzrhodes At Juno.com

P.O. Box 12541

Columbia, S.C. 29211

Phone: (803-665-1768)

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Columbia Area League of Women Voters

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 LWVUS BOARD ADOPTS IMMIGRATION POSITION (reprinted from the LWV US Web site)

After a lengthy and comprehensive study of this complex issue by our grassroots members, the LWVUS Board of Directors unanimously adopted the League's position on immigration which calls for a path to citizenship for current unauthorized immigrants.

The 18-month study was successful thanks to the hard work of the Immigration Study Committee, led by LWVUS Board Member Carolie Mullan, and the high level of participation – 67 percent (560 Leagues). The new position provides for federal enforcement of immigration laws and full due process rights for immigrants.

State and local Leagues may oppose efforts in their communities to deport, detain or harass unauthorized immigrants who have no history of serious criminal activity. As with all League positions, if your League is interested in taking action, please contact LWVUS Grassroots Lobbyist Christina Vamvas at cvamvas@lwv.org or one of the Presidents. 

 
EDUCATION

LWVSC supports public state-supported education at all levels which is effective, equitable and accountable. Background/Action:  Education was voted number one action item at the 2003 and 2005 LWVSC conventions. Action and monitoring have taken place and continue on charter and other alternative schools, adequate funding of public education, equitable funding throughout the state, fiscal autonomy for all school districts, and non-partisan election of all school board trustees. We continue to oppose legislation of a State Superintendent of Education appointed by the Governor and the use of tax-credits  for attendance at private schools.

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The National League of Women Voters

• Mission Statement
• The National Voter Registration Act Factsheet
• Questions and Answers to the National Voter Registration Act

Columbia Area (SC) Chapter of the League of Women Voters: http://www.midnet.sc.edu/league/league.htm
 
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