Spring 2020: A Note from Our President
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 […]
My Love Letter to the League
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 […]
January on Manhasset Bay
Become More Active! Join A Committee!
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 Control Healthcare Women’s Issues / Equal Rights Act Voting Reform Environmental / Natural Resources Candidates’ Nights Observer Corps LWV […]
Breaking News From LWV of New York State:
On Monday, January 14th, the New York State legislature passed a package of reforms that included: Early voting Same day voter registration No-excuse absentee voting Primary Consolidation Pre-registration for 16 and 17 year olds State-wide voter registration transfer Closure of the LLC loophole Since the 1960s, the state League has fought for comprehensive voting reforms. […]
Happy New Year 2019!
A note from our PresidentJULIE MEER HARNICK Dear LWV members and friends, Baby steps and managing expectations. These are my resolutions for 2019. We’ve addressed the immensity of what we feel lies ahead. We feel the burden of the last two years of mismanagement, immorality, and falsity in our elected leadership. And it feels overwhelming. […]
September 30th on Manhasset Bay
A Note From Julie Meer Harnick
President, LWV of Port Washington/Manhasset Dear LWV members and friends, In Oprah Winfrey’s commencement address at USC Annenberg School for Journalism and Communications, she offered up 10 points of advice: Be the Truth, Stay Hopeful, Be Good to Everyone, Vote, Live Responsibly, Be Kind, Splurge on the Right Things, Be Upstanding, Your Job is What […]
Water For Long Island Symposium
Lunch with the League
THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OF PORT WASHINGTON–MANHASSET INVITES YOU TO THE ANNUAL LUNCH WITH THE LEAGUE