As October approaches, I look at the many candidate forums that will be occurring throughout Nassau County and what the means to us in League as we provide the opportunities for the voting public to learn about those running for office and who may be elected to represent them within their communities. I encourage you...Continue Reading
We began our beginning with the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. It was a declaration of separation from the denial of rights to ones individual liberty. It was a declaration of ideals and a dream for the future. But there was a long way to go between the dream and reality. We won our fight for...Continue Reading
The First Amendment protects freedom of speech. Anyone can say whatever they wish, without government interference. A basic truth not stated in the amendment is you are free to say what you wish, but you are responsible for what you say. The popular example is shouting fire in a crowded theater when there is no...Continue Reading
As we settle into September, that “back to school” month we never seem to get out of our system, we are looking forward to the November election in Nassau County. The elections for the newly redistricted Legislative Districts will be occurring, with the Five Towns having four new County Legislative districts: LD # 3 D-Carrie...Continue Reading
In 2008, 6 million Americans didn’t vote because they missed a registration deadline or didn’t know how to register. In 2013, we want to make sure no one is left out. On September 24, 2013, volunteers, celebrities, and organizations from all over the country will “hit the streets” for National Voter Registration Day. This single...Continue Reading
At the LWV of New York State biennial convention in Albany on June 1, we were honored to be recognized by the LWVNYS board for our work on redistricting in Nassau County that started in September, 2011 and culminated in the final vote of the legislature on March 5, 2013. We were recognized for this...Continue Reading
The State Board of Elections met and approved changes to the voter registration form and affidavit voter registration application to allow for registrants to provide their email address. This is something Citizens Union as well as other groups on this email chain have long advocated. The resolution passed by the State Board will enable the City...Continue Reading
This final week of the legislative session has brought negotiations between all parties interested in the Women’s Equality Agenda in hopes of passing all 10 points. As a member of the Women’s Equality Coalition, LWVNYS was part of the Coalition’s unanimous decision yesterday to send all 10 points of the agenda to the Senate as...Continue Reading
