LWV PWM Virtual Conversation — Oct 22, 2020 @7pm Policing in the 21st Century Moderator: Evan Mandery Panelists: Jackie Duodu-Burbridge, Jim Coll, Alex Vitale Bios: Dr. Evan Mandery is a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice. A graduate of Harvard College and Harvard Law School, Evan is the author of six books. A Wild Justice, a history...Continue Reading

LWV of Port Washington-Manhasset Virtual Forum for Candidates for Port Washington Board of Education, held on May 28, 2020 Adam Block Julie Epstein Rachel Gilliar (Incumbent) Christina NadolneContinue Reading

As I sit at my home workspace, I can’t believe it’s May. The last few weeks in quarantine have moved both glacially and at warp speed—all at the same time. I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy.  Some of my friends and family have gotten sick, but none have been...Continue Reading

As I sit at my home workspace, I can’t believe it’s May. The last few weeks in quarantine have moved both glacially and at warp speed—all at the same time. I hope you and your loved ones are staying safe and healthy.  Some of my friends and family have gotten sick, but none have been...Continue Reading

LWV PWM recently learned of this “Love Letter to the League” published by LWV of California and written by their Executive Director, Stephanie Doute. Although published on Valentine’s Day, we believe love letters are appropriate every day of the year — this one especially, as we all consider what we most value about our democracy...Continue Reading

Below is a list of active committees- some more active than others! Please email Jessica Weaver (jaerni1@gmail.com) to let her know if you’d like to join any, especially indicating if you are volunteering to lead.Gun ControlHealthcareWomen’s Issues / Equal Rights ActVoting ReformEnvironmental / Natural ResourcesCandidates’ NightsObserver CorpsLWV Event PlanningVoting TurnoutLand UseEducationStudent ActivitiesTown of North Hempstead Housing...Continue Reading

Health Justice — Film & Panel DiscussionThe Untold Story of Medicare — Healthcare for 19 million seniors in 11 months—— Desegregation of our nation’s hospitals in 4 months —Sunday, January 20, 201910am — 1pmCinema Arts Centre423 Park Ave, HuntingtonMembers:  $11*; Public: $16For more info and to RSVP, email:Esterquest@gmail.comDoors open: 10 am–light breakfast; 11am–film; 12pm –panel POWER TO HEAL (2018)tells the powerful...Continue Reading

Harriot Stanton Blatch, 1856 – 1940From the moment of her birth on January 8, 1856, Harriot Stanton Blatch had the mantle of the woman suffrage movement tucked firmly around her. As the daughter of Elizabeth Cady Stanton, organizer of the 1848 Seneca Falls Woman’s Rights Conference, and head of the movement, there was small chance she...Continue Reading

On Monday, January 14th, the New York State legislature passed a package of reforms that included:Early votingSame day voter registrationNo-excuse absentee votingPrimary ConsolidationPre-registration for 16 and 17 year oldsState-wide voter registration transferClosure of the LLC loophole Since the 1960s, the state League has fought for comprehensive voting reforms.  After nearly three decades of advocating, we are...Continue Reading