Observer Corps
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League's Mission
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan 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.
League in the Valley
Candidate Forums
Voter Information
Non-partisan Political Action
Public Information Campaigns
Issue Studies
Please contact the co-presidents or any other member with ideas, concerns or questions.
LWV of RRV
Board of Directors
2010-2011
Co-President: Lois Altenburg Co-President: Barbara Headrick Vice President: DelRae Williams Secretary: Patti Kratky Treasurer: Carol Sawicki
Directors:
Jocie Iszler
Janice Jackson
Amy Jacobson
Frank Kratky
Beverly Lake
Portia Smith
Mary Tintes
Local News/Calendar
January 6, 2012
First Friday: The War on Voting
Date: Friday, January 6, 2012 Time: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm Location: Sons of Norway, 722 2nd Ave, Fargo, ND Topic: The War On Voting Speaker: Dr. Barbara Headrick
Our schedule has changed slightly and Dr. Barbara Headrick will be presenting "The War on Voting" at the Sons of Norway at noon on Friday, Jan. 6th.
The topic of redistricting will be featured on February's First Friday (2/3/2012).
MSUM Professor of Political Science and LWVRRV Co-President Barbara Headrick will discuss voter id laws, attacks on early voting and the phony charges of rampant voter fraud that are threatening the ability of millions of eligibility voters to exercise their constitutional right. These laws have even led to the statewide League in Florida to stop registering voters due to fear of penalties for false registrations or delays in turning in registration forms. This issue strikes at the core of the mission of the League of Women Voters and should be a concern for all citizens. Voting is a right not a privilege.
The Dec 2011-Feb 2012 "Red River Valley Voter" newsletter is available today. The newsletter features the "Look Ahead" calendar and:
President's Letter
Check Out Our Website
Elections: Voter Protection Results Mixed
Redistricting: North Carolina League Files Suit Against State Plans
Redistricting: Federal Courts Sides With League
And Other On Texas Plans
Letter From The President Of LWVUS
Opposing Termination of the Election Assistance Commission
Third Wednesday Moorhead Area League Discussion Meetings
North Dakota's Public Policy On Children's Issue
History Notes- 100 Years Ago
To LWVRRV Members And Friends
League Is Actively Recruiting Members
To Serve On Committees
Time To Join The League
Officers And Directors
The newsletter is in the PDF format for easy printing or viewing with the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
October 27 , 2011
On Monday, October 24, 2011, the LWVRRV held a Citizen's Information Forum on the ND Special Legislative Session .
Legislators participating in the forum were: Senator Judy Lee, Senator Tim Mathern, Representative Scot Kelsh and Representative Al Carlson.
Discussed were those primary issues (healthcare exchanges, disaster relief, legislative redistricting and the UND nickname/logo) to be on the agenda of the special session to begin on November 7 in Bismarck.
Proposed maps of the redistricting were available to attendees, as well as copies of 2 proposed bills from Senator Mathern. (in pdf format)
Date: Monday, October 24, 2011 Time: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m Location: Fargo City Commission Chamber, 200 3rd St N. Topics: Legislative redistricting, health insurance exchanges, the UND logo and nickname and disaster relief. Legislators: Senator Judy Lee of West Fargo, Senator Tim Mathern of Fargo, and Representatives Scot Kelsh and Al Carlson.
The League of Women Voters of the Red River Valley will hold a public Citizen’s Information Forum on Monday, October 24th, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., in the Fargo City Commission Chamber, 200 3rd St N. Discussion will be limited to issues slated to be addressed by the ND Legislature in the special session to begin on November 7.
Legislators participating in this forum are Senator Judy Lee of West Fargo, Senator Tim Mathern of Fargo, and Representatives Scot Kelsh and Al Carlson, both of Fargo.
The four primary issues slated to be considered by ND legislators during the Special Session are legislative redistricting, health insurance exchanges, the UND logo and nickname and disaster relief. Other issues to be addressed in the special session include new Medicaid eligibility software and the need for additional Highway Patrol troopers in western North Dakota.
Each legislator participating in the Citizen’s Information Forum will make an opening statement about how they believe the primary issues will be addressed during the Special Session. Written questions will then be taken from the audience with equal time for the legislators to respond.
The event will be broadcast live on the Cableone access channel in Fargo and re-broadcast at later times.
For more information, email
September 1, 2011
The Sep-Nov 2011 "Red River Valley Voter" newsletter is available today. The newsletter features the "Look Ahead" calendar and:
President's Letter
Save the date! Planned Parenthood's annual
Progress on the Prairie
North Dakota Redistricting Reform Initiative
Help Wanted: Moorhead City Council
Candidate Forum Volunteer
Voting rights under attack
Third Tuesday Moorhead Area League Discussion Meetings
League of Women Voters Launches
Clean Air Promise Campaign
Join The League
2011-2012 LWVRRV Officers
The newsletter is in the PDF format for easy printing or viewing with the Adobe Acrobat Reader.
July 11 , 2011 - New Local LWV Blog
Along with a new set of officers (see left bottom), we have a new online blog where you can join our discussion of election topics.
Our newest topic is on the nationwide struggle to fight off Voter ID and other bills attacking our right to vote.
Please contact the co-presidents or any other member with ideas, concerns or questions.
March 12 , 2011 - Annual Meeting
Date: Saturday, March 12, 2011 Time: 9:30 am - 11:30 am Location: Radisson Hotel, 201 5th St N, Fargo, ND Topic: The Lack of Respect in American Public Discourse Speakers: Ron Hagemann
Enjoy an excellent brunch, short business meeting, and a stimulating program.
Reservations required by March 7. More Info: 701-297-6815 click here for postcard flyer with more information.
