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Date: 1/5/2023
Subject: LWVOC Newsletter & Events
From: Lisa K Adkins



As you see above, the League of Women Voters’ mission is Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy. Recently we’ve been asking about the state of our democracy in Florida and what that means for our future and that of our children and grandchildren. According to recent polls, most Americans — Republicans, Democrats, and Independents – believe that our democracy is in trouble. Many call it a full-blown crisis. The non-profit End Citizens United, dedicated to fixing our democracy by getting big money out of politics and protecting our right to vote, has scored democracy in every state. Florida has an overall grade of “D”; and they summarize, “Florida has one of the weaker democracies in the country…In the wake of the 2020 election, Florida has taken several steps to make the state more vulnerable to democracy subversion.” For these acts Florida scored a flat-out “F”.  Our experts will examine The State of Democracy in Florida and in particular:

  • What has happened in Florida to weaken our democracy?
  • What does history tell us about how democracies become autocracies?
  • Can we expect the courts to protect the Florida Constitution as it has been construed by prior courts?
  • What citizen rights are being and have been whittled away? and…
  • What is the role of our League to protect our democracy?
Join the discussion next Wednesday-JAN 11 at our first 2023 HOT TOPICS: Register HERE
Upcoming Events
JAN 11, Hot Topics Returns
The State of Democracy in Florida
"Hey Democracy, are you okay?"

JAN 28, Program Planning Mtg
Members, mark your calendars and plan to attend this yearly event as we prioritize our 2023 agenda of advocacy issues.
 
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What's Happening?
Orange County
The county begins the new year with 876,022 registered active voters.  The next local elections take place MAR 14 for varying positions in city governments.  Visit the OC Elections calendar HERE to determine if you'll be voting in March.  And if you're inclined to help, consider joining the Voter Services Committee.
 
Florida
LWV of Florida will again be participating in Lobby Days, MAR 7-8 in Tallahassee.  Details on how to participate coming soon.
 
Event Recaps
We have two ways for you to get caught up on League happenings.  Visit our YouTube Channel to see videos of our past Hot Topics, video montages and shorts.
Also, you can get caught up on past newsletters (hint: always look for them on Thursdays) by clicking here Newsletters/Emails
The League of Women Voters of Orange County extends its deepest condolences to our longtime member and dedicated volunteer, Barbara Granade upon the passing of her husband of 54 years, Shelton Granade Sr.  Find out more about Mr. Granade's amazing life, highlighting his commitments to his family and community by reading obituary HERE.
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We are happy to announce the kickoff of the January Hot Topics luncheon with our first Platinum Level Sponsor: Climate First Bank The bank will be supporting LWVOC Hot Topics events for the next year. Climate First Bank is World’s first FDIC-insured community bank founded to combat the climate crisis. Climate First Bank offers a complete, full-service portfolio of simple and easy-to-use traditional banking products designed to do good for people and the planet. Thank you, Climate First Bank! Please follow this link to visit their website: www.climatefirstbank.com