Your Vote Is Your Voice: Civic Engagment and How the League of Women Voters Promote Voter Participation

 In this episode we engage with Carol Russ and Suzanne Sands from the League of Women Voters. They discuss the history, purpose, and nonpartisan nature of the League, emphasizing the importance of civic engagement and informed voting. The conversation covers personal journeys into activism, the challenges of local news scarcity, the significance of every vote, and the ongoing debate surrounding the Electoral College. The episode concludes with a call to action for listeners to get involved in their communities and support voter education efforts.takeaways The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization that encourages civic engagement. Civic engagement is essential for a healthy democracy. The history of the League dates back to the women's suffrage movement. Local news scarcity affects civic engagement and informed voting. Every vote matters, especially in local elections. The Electoral College disempowers voters in non-swing states. The League provides resources for voter education and registration. Engaging in local issues can lead to meaningful change. Voter forums are a way to educate the public about candidates. The League's mission is to create an informed electorate. The Importance of Every Vote The Role of Women in Democracy "Your vote is your voice." "Civic engagement is about you." https://www.lwvil.org/misdis-info ENGAGING WITH LWV local https://www.lwv-lflb.org state https://www.lwvil.org national https://www.lwv.org IL Voter Guide https://illinoisvoterguide.org For those outside of IL Vote 411 is a national online resource provided by LWV. https://www.vote411.org For those here in Lake County the Lake County Clerk’s website is also a valuable resource. https://www.lakecountyil.gov/4926/County-Clerk-Elections https://www.lwvil.org/issues/electoral-college  https://www.lwv.org/opov VOTER INFORMATION RESOURCES:ELECTORAL COLLEGE LWV RESOURCES Share and tell: Izipizi Readers https://www.vertigohome.us Trader Joes Organic Brown Rice