League of Women Voters ®
     
 o f  t h e   P i e d m o n t   T r i a d

PO Box  9761Greensboro, NC 24729    336-274-0202 email: lwvpiedmonttriad@triad.rr.com

Our new web address is http://lwvpt.org
“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.” We invite you to join the LWVPT.

 

Lunch with the League

 will resume on September 15, 2009

Voter Impact Apr08 (PDF)

Voter Impact Mar09 (PDF)

 

NewMemberHandbook (PDF)

THINGS TO DO

Consensus on Guilford County Jails

Our study of  the county jails

LWV Immigration Study (read background papers. LWV members may login for additional information.)

LWVUS position on immigration.


Calendar  

Links to sites on the WWW

 

INFORMATION

Government links
 Elected Officials (this page  updated frequently)
Judical Fairness

LEAGUE OBSERVATION CORPS

 REPORTS
Greensboro Truth and Community Reconciliation Commission

ABOUT THE LEAGUE

 
How Does the League Work?
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Disclaimer.

 

League of Women Voters US

League of Women Voters NC
 

BOARD OF DIRECTORS


President:
Whitney Vanderwerff

Vice Presidents:  Rebecca Klase,Willie Taylor
Secretary:
Jennifer Schaal

Treasurer: Emily Herman

email address:

lwvpiedmonttriad@triad.rr.com

 

 

 

Download this two sided bookmark in PDF format, print, and share with friends and members of your organization.

Take Action

  • ACTION ALERT: Support Strong Health Care Reform Legislation - May 28, 2009
    America is facing a health care crisis caused by a combination of skyrocketing costs and an insurance system that leaves 47 million of us without any coverage. The current health care system is endangering both our economy and our health, and voters have made it clear that they want change.

  • National League website. See the left hand side for action (currently the same as above).

  •  Elected Officials for the Piedmont Triad (this page updated frequently)

  • Advocacy Tips (PDF format)

The LWVPT co-sponsored Civics 104 in Spring 2008.
Photos from the series and links to information.

News and Record article on session 2

 

Background Papers by the LWVUS Health Care Education Task Force 2009

At-Risk Americans: The Uninsured And Underinsured
(Word format)

Quick Facts On Health Care Costs
(Word format)

Understanding Healthy Competition
(PDF format)

From SCHIP to CHIPRA
(Word Format)

History of Major Changes in U.S.Health Care System Since 1994
(Word Format)

 

Share your health care stories and issues at http://www.governor.state.nc.us/events/regionalHealthForum.aspx

Other Health Care links:

Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/politics/july-dec08/healthagenda_11-20.html

HealthCare Reform from the New Yorker
The Cost Conundrum from the New Yorker

 


 

 

Updated  June 16, 2009