(Updated 6/20/2010)
America Speaks: Our Budget, Our EconomyThere's still time to sign up to participate in the national discussion of the federal budget! America Speaks is a national nonprofit organization that conducts town meetings across the country on significant policy issues. There will be 19 large-scale town meetings and many smaller meetings. We are fortunate to have one such meeting in Albuquerque. It will take place Sunday April 26, from 9:30am - 4pm at the Albuquerque Convention Center. Let's make sure Albuquerque is well represented! Sign up now! | |
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Beyond the Motor CityA documentary film about the past and future of transportation is currently touring the country. There are two screenings planned in Albuquerque, both free to the public:
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The UNM screening will be followed by a panel discussion featuring City Councilor Isaac Benton, Chris Blewett from the Rio Metro Transit District, Sandy Gaiser, a regional planner at MRCOG, and Ken Hughes of the Sierra Club. Additional Resources |
Read the League's monthly newsletter, The Voter - click here (PDF)
2010 is another major election year, filled with campaign ads, annoying phone calls, and candidate debates! You or your organization may be considering hosting such a debate.
League debates and forums are popular and respected because of the way they're conducted. The League style forum is designed to provide a fair, impartial setting where each candidate has the same opportunity to present themselves and their ideas. The Handbook of how it's done is now online - just click here. (Due to technical problems, the covers of the booklet can be viewed separately here)
The new membership brochure is online here (PDF, 94 KB). Download a copy and sign up!
The 2009 Member Handbook is at last online! (When available, the 2010 Handbook will be posted.) Click Here.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase underst3nding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. If you'd like to join us, click here for a membership application.