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The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas
encourages informed and active participation in government, and works to influence public policy through education and advocacy. Membership is open to all persons sixteen years of age and older.

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Misinformation:
Inadvertently sharing false information without the intent to harm.

Disinformation:
Intentionally sharing false information with the intent to harm.


The proliferation of misinformation and disinformation has emerged as a significant threat to our democratic processes and informed decision-making of the electorate. Learn more about this issue and what you can do to fight mis- and disinformation by clicking HERE.
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Join LWVPA Book Club Facilitators Marilyn McCarty-Fulton, Lana Brozik and Mary Pat Fontana

for a discussion of

American Dirt

by Jeanine Cummins

 

Wednesday, November 20, 2024, 10:30 AM

Palatine Public Library



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NEW LWVPA PROGRAM:
Defend Democracy Drop-in (DDD)

Tuesday December 10, 2024, 6-7 pm

Palatine Library - Room 2

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas is launching a new program to provide a fun, interactive way to activate the grassroots power of our chapter. The topic of this first event in the program will be The Status and Future of the Equal Rights Amendment.

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Members: Please click HERE and then log in for details.

Post-Election Update


Tuesday, January 28, 2025, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Schaumburg Central Library - Rasmussen Room
130 South Roselle Road
Schaumburg, IL 6019

The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington and Schaumburg Areas and various local libraries are proud to present a post-election update featuring WGN-TV's Paul Lisnek, who will speak about life after the election, the election results, and what we can expect from the upcoming four years.


You can choose to attend in-person or watch online on Zoom. Please indicate your preference when registering.


The public is invited to attend.

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In a typical year, LWV of the Palatine Area:

  • Sponsors or co-sponsors candidate forums
  • Holds voter registration drives in a wide variety of locations
  • Hosts or co-hosts public programs related to the environment, voting, immigration, criminal justice, election issues and other important topics
  • Hosts books discussions, field trips and social events
  • Works to improve our democracy by contacting legislators, writing postcards and letters, and joining rallies


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The League of Women Voters of the Palatine, Barrington, and Schaumburg Areas is a nonpartisan political organization and does not support any political party or candidate.