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We Support County Library Levy Lid Lift
The Whatcom County Library System is asking for a levy restoration to $.42 per $1000 of assessed valuation on the August 5 ballot; other wise significant cuts will need to be made to materials and services. The League urges a Yes vote on this issue.
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Advocacy-Action

I-5 Banner Rally
Published On 7/11/2025
Don't miss our upcoming I-5 banner rally!
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Good Trouble Lives On Rally
Published On 7/11/2025
Join us to Rally For Good Trouble July 17 in front of the Federal Building.
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Upcoming Election: Look Out For Videos!
Published On 6/13/2025
The Forum Team will be providing candidate interviews for upcoming elections on the County Council, Port Authority and City Councils.
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How can We Support our Rural Libraries?
Published On 6/13/2025
Libraries are vital to our communities. Support the upcoming Library Levy Proposition 2025-02 on August 5!
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Removing Unlawful Restrictive Covenants
Published On 6/13/2025
Learn more about the racial and discriminatory practice of restrictive covenants and how you can repudiate these documents in our community.
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GET OUT The VOTE
Published On 6/13/2025
Keep up with the GOTV teams latest events and focus for 2025 elections.
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Advocacy-News

Upcoming Ballots for Primary Elections
Published On 7/11/2025
Don't miss our candidate interviews ahead primary elections this month.
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Primary Election August 5
Published On 7/11/2025
Will you get a ballot? Prepare for our upcoming Primary Election August 5.
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Washington State Attorney General Opposes Administration Actions
Published On 4/9/2025
Continuing the actions of his predecessor, Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown has taken swift action in response to Presidential Executive Orders.
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Book group

Book Group Discusses Banned Books
Published On 7/11/2025
Join us to rebel July 30 with banned books.
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Reading Banned Books
Published On 6/13/2025
The LWV opposes book bans in libraries and other institutions. Join us at our upcoming July 30 book group meeting to discuss banned books.
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Climate

The Plastic Problem is Bad; its Health Effects are Worse
Plastic particles are in human lung tissue, intestinal tissue, blood, breast milk, your heart and, worse yet, in both sides of the placenta. Recycling may not be the answer.
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General

Shout Out to Volunteers in Action!
Published On 6/13/2025
So many of you stepped up to mail postcards in support of the Library Levy Lid Lift, thank you!
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Healthcare-News

Healthcare Issues: Who Should Sit on the Whatcom County Board of Health?
Published On 7/11/2025
Hear the pros and cons of changing the structure of Whatcom County’s Board of Health from county council member Jon Scanlon and former council member Carol Frazey
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LWVBWC Healthcare Issues Team Update
Published On 6/13/2025
Who do you think should sit on the Whatcom County Board of Health? Watch the recording of our May meeting to hear from Council member Jon Scanlon and former Council member Carol Frazey on this topic.
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Housing

Housing Legislation Impacts
Published On 6/13/2025
If you missed it, check out this video on housing updates from Washington State House Representatives Alex Ramel and Joe Timmons.
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League Affairs

League Members in the Wider Community - Who Are You?
Published On 7/11/2025
Help us get to know you! Complete a short survey and share how you show up for our community.
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The WA Convention: Through the eyes of a First Timer
Published On 7/11/2025
Don't miss this recap from The League of Women Voters of Washington (LWVWA) convention.
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New Member Orientation
Published On 7/11/2025
Are you new to the LWV? If so, please join us for an informal small group orientation.
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Save the Date: Fall Potluck
Published On 7/11/2025
Show off your best potluck dish with us September 14!
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The Lesson of McCarthyism
Published On 7/11/2025
At the League’s annual meeting members were fascinated by the history of McCarthyism and its lessons for today, presented by Daniel Chard, WWU Assistant Professor of History.
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Nonpartisan: The League Difference
Published On 6/13/2025
Our membership is seeing huge growth and as we welcome new members and engage with long standing members, it's important to understand the non-partisan legacy of our organization.
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