Making Democracy Work : Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy

The League of Women Voters, a non-partisan 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. By providing non-partisan observations and reporting of the voting process in addition to meetings of election commissions, the League promotes public confidence in the integrity of elections and supports procedures that increase transparency in government.

 

 


  • Upcoming events

    Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 11:30 AM

    LWV Oak Ridge Lunch with League: Keys Fillauer, past Chairman, Oak Ridge School, Board of Education

    Keys Fillauer, past Chairman, Oak Ridge School, Board of Education

    Mr. Fillauer will address his experience as School board chair, the accomplishments of the board, and its future hopes.

    The program will be held at the Oak Ridge Unitarian Universalist Church (809 Oak Ridge Turnpike, Oak Ridge, TN 37830) and will begin with at 11:30 AM with lunch (catered) and socializing with our guest speaker.  The presentation and time for Q&A will begin at noon and will end at 1:00 PM ET.

    We hope that you will join us!

     

    Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 01:00 PM

    LWV Williamson County Hosts Dr. Laura Seay for 2024 Election Update

    The League of Women Voters of Williamson County invites everyone to hear Dr. Laura Seay give an update on the 2024 elections. Dr. Seay is a research associate at the University of Pretoria's African Centre for the study of the United States. Seay grew up in Franklin and earned a PhD in government from the University of Texas at Austin. She is a freelance consultant for international, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations. She also works with academic organizations on their public engagement strategies, drawing on her nine years of experience as an editor at The Monkey Cage, the political blog of The Washington Post. Seay's writing has appeared in numerous outlets, including The Atlantic, Foreign Affairs, and Politico. She provides frequent commentary for media outlets, including Marketplace, The New York Times, and PBS NewsHour. Register here.


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