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SPEAKER'S BUREAU
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The League's Speaker's Bureau is available to present one of the topics listed below . We offer our presentations in person or via Zoom - a secure, easy-to-use, video-conferencing platform. If your organization hasn't used Zoom, we will help you get started.
No fee is charged for these presentations, but a donation to our 501c3 Education Fund is very much appreciated. Most presentations run 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes for questions at the end. Use the form at the right if you are interested in having us talk to your group. Please specify the topic of interest, your location, and the dates you are considering. Someone will contact you within 48 hours. 
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Presentation Topics
ASSAULT ON VOTING: THEN & NOW: This presentation explains the methods used to restrict access to the ballot box and how voting rights legislation has sought to ensure all citizens are empowered to exercise this fundamental right (and duty) of citizenship. Tracing the history of voting rights from the country's founding to the present day, the impact of current laws on marginalized groups is explored as are current efforts to stop these assaults on voting.
HANDOUT: Assault on Voting: Then & Now
THE FIGHT FOR WOMEN'S SUFFRAGE
On August 18, 1920, American women won the right to vote after a struggle that dates to the launch of the Woman's Movement in 1848. During those 72 years, untold numbers of women marched, wrote letters, made speeches, and picketed the White House. These activities drew scorn and ridicule, and for some, imprisonment under inhumane conditions. Make no mistake: gaining suffrage for women was a fight.
The LWV was founded by one of the leaders of this battle: Carrie Chapman Catt. Therefore, we are particularly proud to bring you this story of sacrifice, courage, and determination as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
On August 18, 1920, American women won the right to vote after a struggle that dates to the launch of the Woman's Movement in 1848. During those 72 years, untold numbers of women marched, wrote letters, made speeches, and picketed the White House. These activities drew scorn and ridicule, and for some, imprisonment under inhumane conditions. Make no mistake: gaining suffrage for women was a fight.
The LWV was founded by one of the leaders of this battle: Carrie Chapman Catt. Therefore, we are particularly proud to bring you this story of sacrifice, courage, and determination as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment.
NATIONAL POPULAR VOTE INTERSTATE COMPACT (NPVIC)
This presentation explains the origin and function of the Electoral College in the election of the President and Vice President of the United States. It then examines the changes some states are making to their delegate selection process to better reflect the popular vote.
HANDOUT: NPVIC Summary
NEWS: SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION
If you feel overwhelmed by the number of news sources available . . . if you hear conflicting reports and don't know which to believe . . . if you can no longer believe your eyes because you know digital technology can alter photographs and videos, this presentation will help you learn to separate fact from fiction.
This is a skill we all need because our political system cannot hope to develop sound policies if those policies are based on lies, misinformation, or misleading half-truths.
HANDOUT: How to Separate Fact from Fiction
If you feel overwhelmed by the number of news sources available . . . if you hear conflicting reports and don't know which to believe . . . if you can no longer believe your eyes because you know digital technology can alter photographs and videos, this presentation will help you learn to separate fact from fiction.
This is a skill we all need because our political system cannot hope to develop sound policies if those policies are based on lies, misinformation, or misleading half-truths.
HANDOUT: How to Separate Fact from Fiction
RANKED CHOICE VOTING
Ranked Choice Voting, also known as Instant Runoff Voting, is a non-partisan alternative to plurality voting. With a plurality voting system the candidate with the most votes wins the election. If more than two candidates are running, which often happens in municipal and primary elections, the winner may not have received a majority. With Ranked Choice Voting no winner is declared until a candidate receives a majority.
Learn how Ranked Choice Voting works, where it is used, why supporters believe this method empowers voters as well as the objections raised by distractors.
Ranked Choice Voting, also known as Instant Runoff Voting, is a non-partisan alternative to plurality voting. With a plurality voting system the candidate with the most votes wins the election. If more than two candidates are running, which often happens in municipal and primary elections, the winner may not have received a majority. With Ranked Choice Voting no winner is declared until a candidate receives a majority.
Learn how Ranked Choice Voting works, where it is used, why supporters believe this method empowers voters as well as the objections raised by distractors.
REDISTRICTING
Learn how this once in a decade process works, its importance to a functioning democracy, and what you can do to ensure the results are fair to all.
HANDOUT: What You Can Do