Detroit League

Mission

To engage our communities by registering new voters and providing educational opportunities regarding governance, decision-making, and public policy.

Vision

We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate.

LWV of Detroit will act to inspire good government and transparency so that government is responsive to the needs of its people. We will do this by providing candidate forums, policy studies, and tools to encourage an informed citizenry to participate actively in the political process.

Values

These values serve as our belief in the power of the people to create a more perfect democracy, and such adheres to our specific core values:

  • Grassroots initiatives and consensus-building are the strengths of our organization
  • Our organization models the principles of good governance
  • Consider well before taking action and prepare well before beginning to act
  • Citizenship requires knowledge as well as the ability and will to act
  • The responsibility of good government rests on the shoulders of its citizens
  • The rights of citizens at home and abroad are interdependent

Non-Partisan

We do not endorse candidates or political parties. Instead, we strive to better inform members of our community at the ballot box. We encourage active participation in local, state, and national politics.

We are a non-profit, nonpartisan political organization comprising men and women from Detroit, Hamtramck, and Highland Park

For more information on our political nonpartisan activity policy, read League CEO Virigina Kase Solomón’s blog, Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-partisan Times.

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AAUW of MI Annual Celebration of Women’s Equality Day

Register now for AAUW of Michigan’s annual celebration of Women’s Equality Day on Saturday, August 24, 2024 from 11:30 am to 2:00 pm at the St. Mary’s Cultural Center in Livonia. The event features a keynote panel of the three top-ranking women leaders at Wayne State University.

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Michigan Student Voting Summit @ Wayne State University

Join the Campus Vote Project for the 2024 Michigan Student Voting Summit on Friday, September 20, at Wayne State University, Student Center ・Gullen Mall ・Detroit, MI 48202 (10am to 4pm).

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Protect the future of democracy. Join the League of Women Voters of Detroit

Who are our members?

LWV Detroit membership is open to men and women (16 or older) who strive to be better informed at the ballot box.

Why Should I Join?

Through membership and participation in League projects you will:

* Gain knowledge and experience through the study and discussion of timely and important topics.

* Discover new interests, develop new skills and learn about crucial issues in your community.

* Make professional contacts and develop lasting friendships.

What Do I Get?

You add your voice to a powerful force of League members from all 50 states, Washington DC, the Virgin Islands, and Hong Kong.

As a Detroit League member, you are also a member of the state League (LWVMI) and the national League (LWVUS); you'll receive their publications and The VOTER newsletter.

How Much Time Does It Take?

That's up to you! Many members choose to support LWV Detroit with annual dues. Your membership alone gives us the political influence needed to build a voice for citizens and a force for change.

How Do I Join?

Join LWV Detroit with our online application or snail mail ⏤ print out the application and send to us.

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