Making Democracy Work

Make Democracy Work!

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization, which encourages informed and active participation in government. It does not support candidates or political parties. It influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Take Action on Immigration

The US Senate Judiciary Committee is taking the first steps to move legislation on immigration reform to the Senate floor. The committee is considering hundreds of amendments to S. 744, the Border Security, Economic Opportunity and Immigration Modernization Act of 2013.

Tell your Senators that you support comprehensive immigration reform.
70 NC charter schools apply to open in 2014

"70 New Charter Schools to Apply to Open in 2014 - 16 in the Triangle Area. Read more



NC VOTING RIGHTS IN PERIL!

Voting is a Right

The League continues to fight against the destructive effects of voter suppression while also urging full compliance with and protection of important federal laws like the National Voter Registration Act and the Voting Rights Act.

JOIN the fight, too! Write your NC Senator and tell them to VOTE NO on S721.


THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS IN NC
JOIN OUR INTEREST GROUP: Learn, Discuss, and Act on these and other important questions

  • How will charter schools impact funding for public schools?
  • To what degree are charter schools promoting innovation in education?
  • How is their non-profit status affected by sub-contracting with for-profit entities?
  • How will removing the cap on charter school growth help or hurt the public school system?
  • How will an Independent Charter School Board work with the NC Department of Education?

  • Gov. Pat McCrory and the NC legislature have proposed installing an independent charter board composed largely of appointees, which is the way charter schools operate in about a dozen states. Currently in North Carolina oversight is the responsibility of the state Department of Education. Read more

  • 70 New Charter Schools Apply to Open in 2014 - 16 in the Research Triangle area. Read more


Any citizen over 18, male or female, may become a voting and active member of the League.