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SUMMARY:How A Bill Becomes A Law And How You Can Make A Difference
DESCRIPTION:The 89th Texas Legislature’s regular session begins on January 14\, 2025. Get ready for the session with the League of Women Voters Austin Area!\n\n \nStephanie Chiarello\, Chief of Staff for Rep. R.D. “Bobby” Guerra (HD-41)\, will describe how the Texas Legislature works and talk about how anyone can advocate for the things they care about. Stephanie has worked inside and around the Texas Capitol for more than 15 years. She earned her Master of Public Affairs from the LBJ School of Public Affairs\, and earned undergraduate degrees in both biology and theatre and dance from UT Austin.\n\n \nAre you volunteering with Capitol Corps? Thinking about participating in LWV Lobby Day in February? Or just plain curious about what goes on in the pink granite building at the top of Congress Avenue? Then join us on January 18!\n\n \nRSVP here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/how-a-bill-becomes-a-law-and-how-you-can-make-a-difference/
LOCATION:John Gillum Branch Library\, 2505 Steck Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78757\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters District 6 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to vote in the Austin City Council Elections! \nIn conjunction with the City of Austin Ethics Commission\, the League of Women Voters Austin Area will moderate a forum for the candidates running for City Council District 6. \n  \n\nNot sure which Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/league-of-women-voters-district-6-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Hope Presbyterian Church\, 11512 Olson Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78750\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Mayoral Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to vote in the Austin City Council Elections! \nIn conjunction with the City of Austin Ethics Commission\, the League of Women Voters Austin Area will moderate a forum for the candidates running for Mayor.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/league-of-women-voters-mayoral-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Austin City Hall\, 301 W. 2nd St. \, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters District 10 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to vote in the Austin City Council Elections! \nIn conjunction with the City of Austin Ethics Commission\, the League of Women Voters Austin Area will moderate a forum for the candidates running for City Council District 10. \n  \n\nNot sure which Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/league-of-women-voters-district-10-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Dell JCC – Epstein Family Community Hall\, 7300 Hart Lane\, Austin\, TX\, 78731\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters District 2 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to vote in the Austin City Council Elections! \nIn conjunction with the City of Austin Ethics Commission\, the League of Women Voters Austin Area will moderate a forum for the candidates running for City Council District 2. \n  \n\nNot sure which Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/league-of-women-voters-district-2-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Dove Springs Recreation Center\, 5801 Ainez Drive\, Austin\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters District 4 Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to vote in the Austin City Council Elections! \nIn conjunction with the City of Austin Ethics Commission\, the League of Women Voters Austin Area will moderate a forum for the candidates running for City Council District 4. \n  \n\nNot sure which Council district you live in? You can look it up here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/league-of-women-voters-district-4-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:City of Austin Permitting and Development Center\, 6310 Wilhelmina Delco Drive\, Austin\, TX\, 78752\, United States
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240327T173000
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SUMMARY:An IRRESISTIBLE Evening for Democracy
DESCRIPTION:Our democracy is what allows us to have our way of life with the freedoms we enjoy. But democracy is fragile: it can disappear right before our eyes if we aren’t careful. In order to protect our democracy\, everyday citizens must be engaged and step up to defend it.\n \n\nOn March 27\, 2024\, LWVAA\, along with Leagues around the country\, will host An IRRESISTIBLE Evening for Democracy. Join us at the Alamo South Lamar for a night of film\, food\, and fun\, featuring a screening of Irresistible\, a 2020 political comedy that “takes on the big-money corruptions of American politics” (Variety). Enjoy the full “Alamo Experience” as we showcase the work of the League of Women Voters! Proceeds from this event — sponsorships\, ticket sales\, and individual donations — will fuel the work we do to ensure that voters in Austin and Travis County have the information they need to participate fully in our democracy.\n \n\nBuy a ticket\, make a donation\, or become a sponsor and know that your attendance and generosity will register and inform more voters right here in the Austin area. Won’t you join us in our mission to Empower Voters and Defend Democracy?
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/an-irresistible-evening-for-democracy/
LOCATION:Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar\, 1120 S Lamar Blvd\, Austin\, TX\, 78704\, United States
CATEGORIES:Film-Screening,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240215T180000
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SUMMARY:What's on the Ballot: Primary Election 2024
DESCRIPTION:Jessica Foreman will lead a discussion of what is on the ballot on Thursday\, February 15\, 2024\, from 6:00 PM until 7:30 PM Central Time.\n  \nVideoconference information will be provided in an email once registration is complete. Register here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/whats-on-the-ballot-primary-election-2024/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231114T183000
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SUMMARY:Extreme Weather Events: Is Austin Prepared?
DESCRIPTION:Join LWV-AA and Citizens’ Climate Lobby for a moderated panel discussion on Austin and Travis County preparations for extreme weather events.\n \nSpeakers: \n\nCarrie Stewart\, Austin Fire Department Wildfire Prevention\nSelena Xie\, Emergency Medical Services Association\nSara Henry\, Homeland Security and Emergency Services\nLisa Martin\, Austin Energy\nAndy Brown\, Travis County Judge\nCarol Eckelkamp\,  LWV-AA\, Moderator\n\nAdvanced registration is requested.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/extreme-weather-events-is-austin-prepared/
LOCATION:Menchaca Road Branch Library\, 5500 Manchaca Rd\, Austin\, http://library.austintexas.gov/manchaca-road-branch\, 78745
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:Taxes and the Texas Constitution
DESCRIPTION:Join LWV-AA and Braver Angels Central Texas for a moderated panel discussion on proposed Texas constitutional amendments 2\, 3\, and 4\, which will be on the ballot on November 7\, 2023.\nSpeakers: \n\nMichael Granof\, Professor Emeritus\, UT Austin McCombs School of Business\nVikki Goodwin\, Texas House District 47\nDorothy Marchand\, VP Voter Education\, League of Women Voters of Texas\nDavid Thomason\, Director\, The Civics Lab at St. Edward’s University\nLynn Reynolds\, Braver Angels Central Texas\, Moderator
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/taxes-and-the-texas-constitution/
LOCATION:Baker Center Cafetorium\, 3908 Avenue B\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Friends & Family Spring Festival
DESCRIPTION:It’s almost time for our League of Women Voters Austin Area Friends & Family Spring Festival! This FREE event will have snacks and fun activities for the whole family. There will be a bouncy house\, face painting\, entertainment\, and a variety of games for everyone. We will also be celebrating the winners of our Picture This! art and writing contest.\n\n \n\n\nDate: Sunday\, April 30th\, 2023\nTime: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.\nLocation: Alamo’s Baker Center Community Gardens\, 3908 Avenue B\, Austin\, TX 78751 (parking is free)\n\n \n\nRegistration is required. You can register here.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/league-of-women-voters-friends-family-spring-festival/
LOCATION:The Baker Center\, 3908 Avenue B\, Austin\, TX\, 78751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family-Friendly,Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230419T180000
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Our democracy is what allows us to have our way of life with the freedoms we enjoy. But democracy is fragile. It can disappear before our very eyes if we aren’t careful. In order to protect our democracy\, everyday citizens must be engaged and step up to defend it.\n \n\nOur annual Defending Democracy Dinner is the League’s primary fundraising vehicle\, powering our volunteer-driven nonprofit. The proceeds from this event—including sponsorships\, auction profits\, and ticket sales—fuel everything we do to ensure that voters in the Austin area have the information and resources they need to participate fully in our democracy.\n \n\nThe 2023 Defending Democracy Dinner will be held at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center on April 19th beginning at 6:00 p.m. This year\, the event will embody our mission\, as attendees will be able to participate in a voting rights advocacy activity directed toward measures currently being considered in the Texas legislature.\n \n\nBuy a ticket or a table and know that your attendance and generosity will register and inform more voters right here in the Austin Area. Will you join us to Defend Democracy?
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/defending-democracy-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center\, 4801 LaCrosse Ave.\, Austin\, TX\, 78739\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221030T130000
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SUMMARY:Democracy is on the Ballot: Rally and March to the Polls
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, October 30th in conjunction with Souls to the Polls efforts happening across the state\, voting rights organizations and those joining the fight for democracy protection will rally at the Texas Capitol at 1pm to highlight that democracy is on the ballot this November ahead of renewed threats on our elections and imminent redistricting fights in courts and capitols across the country. After rallying\, attendees will march to the nearest polling location [route TBD].
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/democracy-is-on-the-ballot-rally-and-march-to-the-polls/
LOCATION:Texas State Capitol Building\, 1100 Congress Avenue\, Austin\, TX\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism/Protest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221004T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221004T200000
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SUMMARY:LWV Fall Kickoff - Making Democracy Work
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Fall Kickoff at Huston-Tillotson University! Learn how to get involved with us this midterms election season! \nRegistration is required to attend. \nAgenda \n6:00pm – Doors open and attendees can choose their own adventure for the first hour. \n\n\nLearn about the League of Women Voters Austin Area at our New Member Orientation in the Agard Lovinggood Lecture Hall \n\n\nNetwork with attendees over snacks and drinks at the Davage-Durden Student Union \n\n\nDiscover ways to volunteer and help Make Democracy Work at our volunteer fair in the Davage-Durden Student Union \n\n\n7:00pm – Join us in the Agard Lovinggood Lecture Hall \n\n\nEmily Eby\, Senior Election Protection Attorney and Policy Counsel for the Texas Civil Rights Project\, will show how we can help all voters overcome voter suppression and become empowered through knowledge and action. \n\n\nLWV-AA Board will share with attendees the League’s program of Making Democracy Work for the next year. \n\n\nHybrid Event: The speaking portion of this event will be available virtually through Zoom. \nRegister on our webpage for the Zoom information.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/lwv-fall-kickoff-making-democracy-work/
LOCATION:Huston-Tillotson University\, 900 Chicon Street\, Austin\, TX\, 78702\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker,Networking,Volunteer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220406T173000
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SUMMARY:Defending Democracy Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Our democracy is what allows us to have our way of life with the freedoms we enjoy. But democracy is fragile. It can disappear before our very eyes if we aren’t careful. In order to protect our democracy\, everyday citizens must be engaged and step up to defend it.\n\n \n\nThe League of Women Voters Austin Area is made up of volunteers right here in Central Texas who recognize that our democracy must be protected. We provide voter registration in local high schools and throughout the community. We create the Voters Guide\, the go-to publication for nonpartisan information during each election. We create and present nonpartisan civics education to all potential voters in Central Texas. And we do this all for free- but we can’t do it without your support.\n\n \n\nJoin us on April 6\, 2022 at Defending Democracy Dinner. When you arrive\, you’ll be able to browse our silent auction and raffle with drinks available from the cash bar. During the three-course dinner\, you’ll hear from our keynote speaker\, Amy Stansbury of the Austin Common\, as well as our President\, Mari Robinson. You’ll learn about what the League has been doing to protect our democracy and our plans for 2022 and beyond. You’ll hear why this work is so important and how the League makes a critical difference. You’ll meet our award winners\, both League members and members of the community\, who are upholding the values of the League. And you’ll know that every dollar raised at this event is going to Defend Democracy.\n\n \n\nSo what are you waiting for? Buy a ticket or a table and know that your attendance and generosity will register and inform more voters right here in the Austin Area. Will you join us to Defend Democracy?
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/defending-democracy-dinner/
LOCATION:Sheraton Austin Hotel\, 701 E 11th\, Austin\, Texas\, 78701\, United States
CATEGORIES:Party With a Purpose
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220208T183000
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SUMMARY:Civics 201 Know The Vote - Judicial Branch
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for the Primaries?\nWe split the ballot items into TWO sessions\n \nTuesday\, February 1\, 6:30pm\nExecutive and Legislative Branches\n \nTuesday\, February 8\, 6:30pm\nJudicial Branch\n \nJoin us\, and make an informed decision about who represents YOU!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-201-know-the-vote-judicial-branch/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Class/Skill-Building,Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220201T193000
DTSTAMP:20220127T183711Z
CREATED:20220127T183711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220127T183711Z
UID:47439-1643740200-1643743800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 102 Know the Vote - Executive and Legislative Branches
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for the Primaries?\nWe split the ballot items into TWO sessions\n \nTuesday\, February 1\, 6:30pm\nExecutive and Legislative Branches\n \nTuesday\, February 8\, 6:30pm\nJudicial Branch\n \nJoin us\, and make an informed decision about who represents YOU!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-102-know-the-vote-executive-and-legislative-branches/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220126T203000
DTSTAMP:20220119T192659Z
CREATED:20220119T192659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220119T192659Z
UID:47402-1643223600-1643229000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:ERCOT Listening Tour
DESCRIPTION:Almost one year ago\, Texans across the state suffered from an unprecedented failure of our electricity grid system\, as Winter Storm Uri placed extreme demand on an unprepared system. This failure led to hundreds of preventable deaths and billions of dollars in losses via infrastructure damage and foregone economic opportunities.\n\n \nAs we approach the one-year anniversary of this catastrophic event\, Interim CEO\, Brad Jones\, has agreed to participate in a Listening Tour session hosted by the League of Women Voters on Wednesday\, January 26\, 2022\, via Zoom. The event will be open to the public and the details can be found below:\n\n \nWHO: The League of Women Voters\, Rep. Gina Hinojosa\, and ERCOT Interim CEO Brad Jones\nWHAT: “Listening Tour” event\nWHEN: Wednesday\, January 26th from 7:00pm – 8:30pm\nWHERE: Zoom\n\n \nAlthough this event is open to the public\, registration will be required. Register here: https://ercot.zoomgov.com/…/WN_RQJf408iQhy7-tTiI9itLA.\n\n \nPlease submit any questions you may have for ERCOT Interim CEO\, Brad Jones to: LWVAustin@LWVAustin.org. Questions will be accepted until Thursday\, January 20th at midnight.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/ercot-listening-tour/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Important City Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220118T193000
DTSTAMP:20220106T200052Z
CREATED:20220106T200052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220106T200052Z
UID:47357-1642530600-1642534200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 101 Researching Your Ballot and Casting Your Vote
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready for the 2022 Primaries? Do you need help making informed decisions regarding your ballot? Do you need help figuring out how to get to the polls? We will cover all that and more in our first Civic Session of the new year. The session will be hosted on Zoom and streamed on the LWV-AA Facebook Page.\n \n\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7beopC9GRr6XLuoj2y3J-g\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-101-researching-your-ballot-and-casting-your-vote/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210926T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210926T170000
DTSTAMP:20210915T221308Z
CREATED:20210915T221308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210915T221308Z
UID:46783-1632664800-1632675600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Democracy In The Spotlight: Voter Rights & Election Laws
DESCRIPTION:Please Join Our Virtual Fall Kickoff!\nDemocracy in the Spotlight: Voter Rights & Election Laws\n87th Texas Legislature\n \n\nTime\n2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. | Program\n4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. | Volunteer Deputy Registrar Training (for those interested)\n\n \nSpeakers\nCinde Weatherby\, Texas Issue Chair\, Voting Rights & Election Law\nAdditional Speakers to be announced\n\n \nAdmission\nAdmission is free – Please register on Zoom
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/democracy-in-the-spotlight-voter-rights-election-laws/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210926T130000
DTSTAMP:20210922T210401Z
CREATED:20210922T210305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210922T210401Z
UID:46832-1632657600-1632661200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:First Vote! Presenter Training
DESCRIPTION:First Vote! is a non-partisan program that registers students in high school who are eligible and educates them about voting. It focuses on the importance of voting\, reasons people give about not voting and how to overcome them\, and the steps to becoming a voter.\n \nFirst Vote! is holding a training for presenters. Presenters will give students a 30-minute to 1-hr voter education presentation to high school students virtually and in-person this semester\, and then help students register to vote. LWV members and trained VDRs welcome!
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/first-vote-presenter-training/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Volunteer
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210624T200000
DTSTAMP:20210617T173401Z
CREATED:20210617T173401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T173401Z
UID:46289-1624561200-1624564800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 201\, Session 6: Understanding Your Government - Education at the State Level
DESCRIPTION:In the sixth session of the Civics 201 series\, we will have a chance to chat with Laura Subrin Yeager\, Founder/ Director\, Texas Educators Vote about Education at the state level.\n\n \nRegister in advance at https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XQYRliGyRF6UzzTJlY7XAg\n\n \nCivics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing the Vote. Civics 201 series is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged.\n\n \nSessions are recorded. You can watch Civics 101: The Vote! and other recordings on our LWV-AA Youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfLcVPcoBXdA1f8Y_5OutSQ
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-201-session-6-understanding-your-government-education-at-the-state-level/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210612T153000
DTSTAMP:20210603T154933Z
CREATED:20210603T154933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210603T154933Z
UID:46218-1623506400-1623511800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Outcomes and Actions following the 87th Legislative Session
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground for Texans and LWV-AA\, both nonpartisan nonprofit organizations\, are hosting an event – Outcomes and likely consequences of 87th legislative session\nSaturday\, June 12 at 2:00-3:30 PM CDT\n\n \nRoss Ramsey\, Executive Editor of The Texas Tribune\, will lead a panel to analyze the outcome of the Texas 87th Legislative session\, including a review of the legislature’s response to the winter freeze crisis.\n\n \nCinde Weatherby\, LWV-TX\, will report on the outcome of election reform legislation.\n\n \nChas Moore\, Autin Justice Coalition\, will report on criminal justice reform – the George Floyd Act and other police practices legislation.\n \n\nMeeting ID: 880 6155 2484\nPasscode: 919172\nOne tap mobile\n+13462487799\,\,88061552484# US (Houston)\n+12532158782\,\,88061552484# US (Tacoma)\n\n \nDial by your location\n+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)\n+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma)\n+1 669 900 9128 US (San Jose)\n+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)\n+1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)\n+1 646 558 8656 US (New York)\nMeeting ID: 880 6155 2484\n\n \nFind your local number:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/u/kfKVoID1p
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/outcomes-and-actions-following-the-87th-legislative-session/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210526T193000
DTSTAMP:20210512T205348Z
CREATED:20210512T205152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T205348Z
UID:46135-1622053800-1622057400@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 201: Engaging With The School Board
DESCRIPTION:Let’s learn about engaging with the school board. Who are they? What do they do? How can we work with them? \nIn the fifth session of the Civics 201 series\, we will have a chance to chat with Arati Singh\, Austin ISD Trustee At-Large and Board Secretary\,  and Heather Sheffield\, Eanes ISD Trustee Place 6 about what they do and how to engage.\nRegister in advance for this webinar: \nhttps://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_KbmH2sfMSnqHYBonLTGrJA \n\nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\nCivics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing the Vote. Civics 201 series is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged.\nSessions will be recorded. You can watch Civics 101: The Vote! and other recordings on our LWV-AA Youtube channel
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-201-engaging-with-the-school-board/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210515T153000
DTSTAMP:20210512T204759Z
CREATED:20210512T204759Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210512T204759Z
UID:46133-1621087200-1621092600@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Outcomes of the May 1 Election: Possibilities and Actions
DESCRIPTION:Common Ground for Texans and the League of Women Voters Austin Area invites you to join us!\n\n \nOur expert panelists will share their perspectives on the impacts of the 8 ballot initiatives from the May 1st election. After the panelists’ presentations\, we will divide into breakout rooms to discuss solutions to homelessness in the Austin Area.\n\n \nPanelists:\nAndrew Weber\, KUT reporter covering the homeless and Prop B\nAudrey McGlinchy\, KUT Austin City Hall reporter on Prop C and E\nDianna Grey\, City of Austin Homeless Strategy Officer\nJoanne Richards\, Ranked Choice Voting for Texas VP on Prop E\n\n \nFor more information about the City of Austin’s homelessness plans\, visit these websites:\nhttp://www.austintexas.gov/page/austins-homeless-strategy\nhttps://www.austintexas.gov/blueprint\n\n\n \nZoom information:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/86347965627…\nMeeting ID: 863 4796 5627\nPasscode: 846457
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/outcomes-of-the-may-1-election-possibilities-and-actions/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210421T200000
DTSTAMP:20210415T165340Z
CREATED:20210415T165340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210415T165340Z
UID:45946-1619031600-1619035200@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:The Global Electric Vehicle Revolution is Here! Are We Ready?
DESCRIPTION:The LWV AA Environmental Committee is sponsoring a meeting with Tom\, “Smitty” Smith\, Executive Director of the Texas Electric Transportation Resource Alliance (TxEtra).\n\n \nMr. Smith will discuss preparations for the coming boom in electric vehicles.\n\n \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6039911014
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/the-global-electric-vehicle-revolution-is-here-are-we-ready/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210417T120000
DTSTAMP:20210408T195651Z
CREATED:20210408T195651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T195651Z
UID:45897-1618655400-1618660800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Equity & Inclusion Discussion: "White Feminism" by Koa Beck
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 17th to discuss what we’ve learned from “White Feminism: From the Suffragettes to Influencers and Who They Leave Behind” by Koa Beck.\n\n \n\nClick here for the registration link.
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/equity-inclusion-discussion-white-feminism-by-koa-beck/
LOCATION:Online\, Select a Country:
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210414T190000
DTSTAMP:20210408T195221Z
CREATED:20210408T195221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210408T195221Z
UID:45895-1618421400-1618426800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Civics 201: Session 4: Understanding Your Government - Engaging with City Council
DESCRIPTION:Jennifer Delk\, LWV-AA Community Relations Director and Amy Stansbury\, Editor-In-Chief of The Austin Common will take a look at the level of government closest to YOU!\n \n\nRegister in advance for this webinar:\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/…/reg…/WN_5aKOpYCuQm-AM3bvZHqx8g\n\n \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.\nCivics 201 is a continuation of the Civics Basic sessions. Civics 101 was all about Knowing the Vote. Civics 201 series is about understanding our government and how to be more engaged.\n\n \nSessions will be recorded. You can watch Civics 101: The Vote! and other recordings on our LWV-AA YouTube channel
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/civics-201-session-4-understanding-your-government-engaging-with-city-council/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210327T160000
DTSTAMP:20210318T151410Z
CREATED:20210318T151336Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T151410Z
UID:45703-1616853600-1616860800@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:What's On Your Spring Ballot? - Part 2: Going In-Depth on Propositions A\, B\, C\, and G
DESCRIPTION:Do you know what will be on your ballot for the Austin May election? Austinites will be voting on 8 charter amendments that could fundamentally change how the city is governed.\n \nJoin the League of Women Voters Austin Area and Common Ground for Texans for Part 2 of “What’s On Your May Ballot?”\n \nIn Part 2 of this series\, we will take an in-depth look at arbitration for firefighters’ contracts (Prop A)\, how the Director of Police Oversight is managed (Prop C)\, and the creation of an additional council district (Prop G). Additionally\, we will have a panel discussion with supporters and opponents of the camping ban (Prop B).\n \nJoin us! \nP.S. Curious about the other propositions? Register for Part 1 of this series on March 20th. \nZoom information: \nhttps://zoom.us/j/6039911014 \nMeeting ID: 603 991 1014
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/whats-on-your-spring-ballot-part-2-going-in-depth-on-propositions-a-b-c-and-g/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210320T160000
DTSTAMP:20210318T150923Z
CREATED:20210318T150709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210318T150923Z
UID:45701-1616248800-1616256000@theaustincommon.com
SUMMARY:Understanding the Eight Propositions on the Ballot this Spring. Part I: Props D\,E\, F\, and H
DESCRIPTION:The LWV-Austin Area and Common Ground for Texans are jointly providing informative and pro/con sessions on the eight Propositions on the Ballot this Spring. \nSpeakers include: \n\nJessica Foreman\, Advocacy Director\, LWV-AA\nAndrew Allison\, Austinites for Progressive Reform\nJason Lopez\, Austin AFL-CIO\nCentral Labor Council\n\nThis will be a two-part series: Part one will explore propositions D\, E\, F\, and H. \nThis is free and open to the public; no registration required. \nZoom info: \n\nhttps://us02web.zoom.us/j/84816826909…\nMeeting ID: 848 1682 6909\nPasscode: 114665
URL:https://theaustincommon.com/event/understanding-the-eight-propositions-on-the-ballot-this-spring-part-i-props-de-f-and-h/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Lecture/Guest Speaker
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