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LWVHC UPDATES
The Official Newsletter of LWVHC
November 13, 2022
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"... In that tense election (1884) the main point was that there was voting at all, for the right to choose our lawmakers was what made America, America...." -- historian Heather Cox Richardson
Read her entire post from November 8, 2022, including the remarkable poem by Walt Whitman HERE. For more about Richardson, read HERE.
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Celebrate the Holidays Your Way
It’s the time of year we gather together
to celebrate the season.
Join us Sunday, December 11 from 2 - 4:30
Clubhouse at Carriage Park
1000 Carriage Square Drive
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A Critical and Timely Request from our Friends at
Mountain True:
We're in the home stretch of the 2045 Comprehensive Planning process. In a nutshell, if we don't have strong land-use policies in place, suburban sprawl will leapfrog its way out into our open space and ruin the rural character that we cherish. Read MtnTru's analysis of the draft here: ANALYSIS.
Time is short. MtnTru is looking for letters-to-the-editor writers, public-input speakers, emails to commissioners, and warm bodies to just show up to meetings: If you are willing to write and/or say whatever resonates with you about the future of Henderson County or maybe find a topic within MtnTru's analysis, short and sweet will do the trick. For help or more details, contact Nancy Diaz at nancy@mountaintrue.org
Commissioner meetings are on Wed. Nov 16th (time and place TBD) and Dec. 5th at 5:30 in the Historic Courthouse. The Planning Board will meet to approve the draft plan on Thursday, Nov. 17th at 5:30 in the 100 N King St meeting room.
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The LWVHC Nominating Committee has begun the work of developing a slate of officers for the 2023 elections, and you will vote on that slate at our Annual Meeting next June.
We are seeking candidates for Officers and the Board. Whether you are new to the membership or a seasoned member, we hope you will contact us if you would like to be considered. Email the nominating committee co-chairs through this email address.
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SHOW OFF YOUR COMMITMENT
WITH A LWV SHIRT
Let's increase our visibility in the community by proudly wearing our logo and mission. LWVHC will make a small profit on these shirts which will be custom-printed at Vocational Solutions, a local nonprofit that provides jobs for people with disabilities.
Available Styles:
Ladies v-neck or unisex crew neck t-shirt style. Short or long sleeves. Imprinted with logo on front and "Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy" on back.
Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL.
$20 each.
Golf shirt polo with collar (short sleeves only)
LWV logo on front, blank on the back.
Sizes S, M, L, XL, XXL, XXXL.
$25 each
To order, send an email using this link, including: Your name, number and type of shirt(s) you want (e.g polo, v-neck, crew, long/short sleeves), and size of shirts. You can pay for the shirts with cash or a check upon delivery.
We MUST receive your order by November 15th so that shirts can be available for pick up at our holiday party on December 11th! We can arrange to get shirts to you if you're unable to attend the party.
Show your League pride.
Order now for you or your family members---a great holiday gift!
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Lobbying vs Advocacy
As an organization with a 501(c)3 designation with the IRS, our members may want to understand the difference between advocacy and actual lobbying activities and communications taken by the League. This in no way effects the activities or communications taken by individual members.
Here is a simple explanation:
- All lobbying is advocacy, but not all advocacy is lobbying.
- If a communication makes no reference to specific legislation or ballot measure, it is not lobbying; it is advocacy.
- Providing information on issues is not lobbying; it is advocacy.
- Lobbying is measured in dollars spent, not in hours of volunteer time.
- Any significant state-level lobbying is paid for by LWV-North Carolina, which is a 501(c)4 and does not have the same IRS status as a 501(c)3.
HAVE SOMETHING TO SAY TO YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS?
HERE'S THE CONTACT INFORMATION :
Senator Richard Burr: 202 224-3154; 336 813-6417; https://www.burr.senate.gov/contact/email
Senator Tom Tillis: 202 224-6342; 704 509-9087; https://www.tillis.senate.gov/email-me
Representative Madison Cawthorn: 202 225-6401; 828 435-7310; cawthorn.house.gov/contact
NC Senator Chuck Edwards: 919 733-5745; 828 785-4177; chuck.edwards@ncleg.gov
NC Representative Tim Moffitt: 919 733-5956; tim.moffitt@ncleg.gov
NC Representative Jake Johnson: 919 715-4466; jake.johnson@ncleg.gov
FOR LOCAL OFFICIALS, PLEASE GO TO RESPECTIVE WEBSITES
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More opportunities to Learn and Engage
November 15th 8 pm Jews United for Democracy and Justice and NPR on Democracy on the Brink--America Voted, What Does it Mean? The roster of panelists includes NPR's Mara Liasson, Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Clarence Page, and political guru and head of the USC Center for the Political Future, Bob Shrum, among others. Register for JUDC HERE.
November 16th - Learn about the Moore vs. Harper case offered by the Unitarian Universalists for Social Justice, 8 pm. Get details and register HERE Moore vs Harper
November 17 at 8 pm Braver Angels: Happy Thanksgiving?
With the holidays approaching and politics as divisive as ever, many of us will have difficult interactions with family members – an uncle or cousin, perhaps, whom we can choose to confront or avoid... or other tactic? Join us for "Resolved: Call out your problematic uncle" – a free debate in which all participants from across the ideological spectrum will have an opportunity to speak and ask their questions. Does calling out that uncle help you? Or does it just make things worse between you? Tell us what you’ve experienced and what you think.
November 18, 12 pm Cicero and the Constitution presented by National Institute of Civil Discourse. Sponsored by the National Constitution Center. How did Marcus Tullius Cicero, a Roman statesman and philosopher, influence the Founding generation, the Constitution, and America political thought? Join authors Scott Nelson and Benjamin Straumann and Caroline Winterer of Stanford University as they explore the political ideas of Cicero, his impact on America, and what we can learn from him today. The discussion will be moderated by Jeffrey Rosen, NCC president. Register for Cicero HERE
November 29 4 pm LWVUS: "Women Powered Democracy" Celebration. Join LWV CEO Virginia Kase Solomon and President Dr. Deborah Turner to celebrate the League's work to engage, empower, and mobilize voters. Register to Celebrate HERE.
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Long time LWVHC member and community activist Kathleen Anderson Lees passed away on October 12th at age 97. Our condolences to her family. Read the Times-News HERE.
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