Save the Date- Local School Board Elections
Details will be added to our Candidates and Elections pages as they become available.

Monthly Meeting of the Women's Rights Action Coalition

We are monitoring changes in policies that affect women's rights and discussing actions and collaborations we can take in response. Please bring your concerns and ideas.

May 17:

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If you are concerned/outraged about policy changes that affect women's rights, please join us at our monthly meeting on May 17th. (Note that the location has changed due to library unavailability, but you won't have to worry about parking.) We are a safe place to express concerns and outrage, share resources and monitor policy changes that are happening all around us. At this meeting we'll also be discussing various forms of non-violent protest and identifying one or two policies we'd like to focus on right now. Lin Murphy will be leading the discussion on non-violent protest, based in part on "The Dandelion Insurrection."

Please join us!

Questions? Please send a message using either the League's contact form or, if you are on Facebook, send a message to Women’s Rights Action Coalition.

Come hear how our County government works, learn about volunteer opportunities and meet other League members. You can affect change by volunteering in the League's Observer Corps and other League initiatives.

What is the Observer Corps? In the League, members of the Observer Corps attend government meetings to monitor their adherence to their rules, the Open Meetings Law, and the fundamental democratic principles of our country – and also to know the issues they are grappling, what they are doing, and what they are planning.

Every level of government can affect the kind of democracy we have. Your very presence can change behavior for the good.

To RSVP, follow this link.

Cancelled

This event has been cancelled as the election is no longer contested.

Please see the school district website for any additional information.

The Corinth Central School District and the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will hold an in-person Meet the School Board Candidates Night on May 13 from 7-8 p.m. at the Corinth High School Auditorium. The Community is invited to email questions for the candidates by May 9 to Lwvscquestions@gmail.com. Questions should be addressed to both candidates and should not contain personal attacks.

Corinth CSD will livestream, record and post the candidate forum on the school website. The recording will be posted to the website of the League of Women Voters of Saratoga County in the days following the event.

The public may submit questions via email to Lwvscquestions@gmail.com by Monday, May 5th. Please put the name of the school district in the subject line for the event to which the questions are directed (“Corinth” or “All” to indicate all upcoming school board forums). Questions will be reviewed by an impartial group of League members based on relevancy to the office and topic/redundancy.

• Questions should be clear, concise and appropriate to the office being sought.

• Questions must be directed to all the candidates seeking the office, not just one candidate.

• Questions should reflect the issues of greatest interest to the entire community and cover a broad range of topics.

• Questions must not include or imply personal attacks.

Please attend, tune in and get the word out about these important in-person and recorded events!
To attend via videoconference, use this link.

Sponsors: The school districts organize these events and invite the LWVSC to moderate.

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will moderate a “Meet the Candidates” forum for the upcoming School Board Elections in May 2025. 

Sponsors: The school districts organize these events and invite the LWVSC to moderate.
Galway Central School District: 
Thursday, May 8th, 7:00 p.m. in the Galway High School Gym following the budget hearing

The Galway High School will provide a live stream at this link.
A recording is available at this link.

The public may submit questions via email to Lwvscquestions@gmail.com by Monday, May 5th. Please put the name of the school district in the subject line for the event to which the questions are directed (“Galway” or “All” to indicate all upcoming school board forums). Questions will be reviewed by an impartial group of League members based on relevancy to the office and topic/redundancy.

• Questions should be clear, concise and appropriate to the office being sought.

• Questions must be directed to all the candidates seeking the office, not just one candidate.

• Questions should reflect the issues of greatest interest to the entire community and cover a broad range of topics.

• Questions must not include or imply personal attacks.

Please attend, tune in and get the word out about these important in-person and recorded events!

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book : The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma by Bessel van der Kolk

Discussion leader:

Location: The Great Room at The Grove, 233 Lake Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

Board Meetings

The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email the LWVSC for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.

The League of Women Voters of Saratoga County will moderate a “Meet the Candidates”
forums for the upcoming School Board Elections in May 2025. 

Sponsors: The school districts organize these events and invite the LWVSC to moderate.

South Glens Falls Central School District:
Wednesday, May 7th, 6:30 p.m. in the High School LGI Room following the budget hearing

Please check the school district website to see if a live stream link will be provided.
A recording will be posted after the forum if available.

The public may submit questions via email to Lwvscquestions@gmail.com by Monday, May 5th. Please put the name of the school district in the subject line for the event to which the questions are directed (“SGF” or “All” to indicate all upcoming school board forums). Questions will be reviewed by an impartial group of League members based on relevancy to the office and topic/redundancy.

• Questions should be clear, concise and appropriate to the office being sought.

• Questions must be directed to all the candidates seeking the office, not just one candidate.

• Questions should reflect the issues of greatest interest to the entire community and cover a broad range of topics.

• Questions must not include or imply personal attacks.

Please attend, tune in and get the word out about these important in-person and recorded events!

Join us for the fourth and last online group reading and discussion of the book Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change, by William Throop. No need to jave joined the earlier sessions!

Rich in stories and highly accessible, Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change is a hopeful, practical resource for readers passionate about creating a world where we can thrive, and where flourishing is widespread. Led by the book’s author, William Throop, the discussion series will explore the skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Read more about the program and register in advance at tinyurl.com/Climate-Change-Discussion.

This program is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and the Albany Public Library.

Available online at no charge from Cornell University Press.

Please email the League of Women Voters of Albany County (subject “Environment: Throop”) with any questions. LWV of Albany County event listing

The League of Women Voters of NYS calls on all members to join us for Advocacy Day at the NYS Capitol on May 6th, 2025. This is a crucial opportunity for us to engage directly with our representatives and advocate for the Legislative Agenda we have collectively approved, ensuring our voices are heard and our priorities are addressed.

The day will start at 10am and wrap up around 4pm. We will meet up at the Capitol this year (room number TBD) so that folks don't have to walk from our offices at The Blake to the Capitol. Lunch will be provided at no cost.

This year we will be collaborating with the BIPOC Democracy Table. 

This event coincides with the Advocacy Day for Medical Aid in Dying. Members can participate in both.

Members will have the opportunity to meet with legislators as a group.

Sign up via this link if you are able to make it.

At 8:30AM, the carpool will meet at Exit 12 in the big parking lot behind Panera's. We expect to be underway at 8:45AM. Please email President@lwvsaratoga.org if you plan to join the carpool.

Saratoga Springs Public Library event listing- includes registration link and handouts

This event is not sponsored by the League of Women Voters; information is provided as it may interest our membership and community.

Join us for the third of four online group reading and discussions of the book Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change, by William Throop. No need to have attended the earlier sessions!

Rich in stories and highly accessible, Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change is a hopeful, practical resource for readers passionate about creating a world where we can thrive, and where flourishing is widespread. Led by the book’s author, William Throop, the discussion series will explore the skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Read more about the program and register in advance at tinyurl.com/Climate-Change-Discussion.

This program is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and the Albany Public Library.

Available online at no charge from Cornell University Press.

Please email the League of Women Voters of Albany County (subject “Environment: Throop”) with any questions. LWV of Albany County event listing

Join us at the Skidmore College Wyckoff Center in Case Center or via the webinar online for an eye-opening event discussing the impact of plastic pollution on our health. Discover the latest research and findings on how plastic waste is affecting our bodies and the environment. Learn about sustainable solutions and how you can make a difference in combating this global issue. Don’t miss this opportunity to educate yourself and others on the importance of reducing plastic pollution for a healthier future!

Presenter: Dr. Kim Cameron, A former research scientist for Cornell University and the SUNY Environmental Science and Forestry. An outspoken advocate and speaker for Beyond Plastics.

Please direct questions to the LWVSC.

Location: This is an in-person and online webinar event. If you prefer to attend the online webinar, you can register in advance here. If you wish to attend in person, register in advance here. In-person seating is limited to 50. If plans change, please cancel your spot to make room for others to attend.

If driving to the event, please allow ample time to park and make your way to Case Center.

Co-sponsor: Skidmore College

Learn to moderate a Candidate Event for the League. This training will give an overview of candidate events and how to successfully facilitate candidate forums for local, state, and school board elections. Laura Bierman, retired Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of NY State, will lead the training.

To register, please email the LWVSC.

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book: 21 Lessons for the 21st Century by Yuval Noah Harari

Discussion leader: Joanna

Location: Clifton Park-Halfmoon Public Library, 475 Moe Rd, Clifton Park, NY 12065

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

Get involved with candidate events by becoming a timer, question vetter, zoom host, event organizer, tech assistant, or YouTube manager. Get an overview of candidate forums and the various volunteer roles that make these events successful.

To register, please email the LWVSC.

Join us for the second of four online group reading and discussions of the book Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change, by William Throop. No need to have attended the first session!

Rich in stories and highly accessible, Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change is a hopeful, practical resource for readers passionate about creating a world where we can thrive, and where flourishing is widespread. Led by the book’s author, William Throop, the discussion series will explore the skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Read more about the program and register in advance at tinyurl.com/Climate-Change-Discussion.

This program is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and the Albany Public Library.

Available online at no charge from Cornell University Press.

Please email the League of Women Voters of Albany County (subject “Environment: Throop”) with any questions. LWV of Albany County event listing

They're taking everything they can get their hands on—our health care, our data, our jobs, our services—and daring the world to stop them. This is a crisis, and the time to act is now.

This mass mobilization day is our message to the world that we do not consent to the destruction of our government and our economy for the benefit of Trump and his billionaire allies. Alongside Americans across the country, we are marching, rallying, and protesting to demand a stop to the chaos and to build an opposition movement against the looting of our country.

A core principle behind all Hands Off! events is a commitment to nonviolent action. We expect all participants to seek to de-escalate any potential confrontation with those who disagree with our values.

Sponsors: This event was organized by a volunteer for Hands Off.
Contact Hands Off at support@handsoff2025.com.

LWV of Saratoga County invites all to the Women's Rights Action Coalition (WRAC) Monthly Meeting on April 5, 2025.

The monthly meeting of the Women's Rights Action Coalition (WRAC) is where we discuss legislation, orders, and rule changes affecting women's rights and plan strategies and actions we can implement to combat threats to women's history and rights. 

For further information email: wrac2025@gmail.com  

Originally scheduled for January 16th.

Join the discussion! The Voting Systems Approval Process Study will examine the process used by the state Board of Elections to approve voting systems, to ensure that voting machines meet the League’s SARAT criteria (“secure, accurate, recountable, accessible and transparent”).

The League of Women Voters takes positions on issues at the national, state and local level after completing a study process and then striving to reach a consensus. If enough leagues reach consensus, a position can be added at the NY State level and we can then advocate for this issue.

Everyone is welcome to review the study materials, but only LWV members may participate in the consensus discussion.

Link to Study Materials

Presentation materials: Slides and PDF

Discussion Leader: Bob Stromberg

Location: Register in advance using Zoom for this meeting:

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

Board Meetings

The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email the League for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.

New Date: March 27.

The Federal Judiciary Study will focus on the Federal Judiciary, including the Supreme Court. The purpose is “to develop an LWV position on the Federal Judiciary as an essential component of US democracy,” including judicial accountability, transparency, independence, and ethics.

Link to Study Materials

Discussion Leader: Darnell Rohrbaugh

Location: Register in advance using zoom link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/0TiR3AYuTr-P64SL5CR6Xw

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

An educational event covering all of New York State. Open to the public.
Preregister Here 

Join us to better understand your municipality’s functions and how this level of government most directly affects you. Learn how to find out what is going on in your town or city, as well as how to become engaged and potentially affect positive change.

Speakers include Patricia Sibilia, League of Women Voters of Albany County,  Patricia Strach, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, and Paul Wolf, New York Coalition for Open Government. Please feel free to share this flyer with others. Registration is required.

Join us for a four-session online group reading and discussion of the book Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change, by William Throop.

Rich in stories and highly accessible, Flourishing in an Age of Climate Change is a hopeful, practical resource for readers passionate about creating a world where we can thrive, and where flourishing is widespread. Led by the book’s author, William Throop, the discussion series will explore the skills we need to successfully navigate the distinctive environmental, social, and economic challenges of the twenty-first century. Read more about the program and register in advance at tinyurl.com/Climate-Change-Discussion.

This program is sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga Counties and the Albany Public Library.

Available online at no charge from Cornell University Press.

Please email the League of Women Voters of Albany County (subject “Environment: Throop”) with any questions. LWV of Albany County Event Listing

Virtual event - Online on Zoom

We invite you to join us for our upcoming monthly Book Club gatherings on the second
Thursday of each month at 1:30 pm. Everyone is welcome to join our discussions, even if you have not read or finished reading the book.

Book: The Sisterhood: The Secret History of Women at the CIA by Liza Mundy

Discussion leader:

Location: Online via Zoom. Please contact Francine Rodger at lwvsaratoga@aol.com to receive your invitation and a link to join the Zoom discussions.

Everyone is welcome to join us for spirited conversation.

#AccelerateAction

Let's gather at The Parting Glass to honor our work on the passage of the NY Equal Rights Amendment on International Women's Day. This event is open to League members as well as supporters who care about women's rights. So, bring a friend.

Upon arrival, get your name tag, find a table, and place your order for any food or beverages you want to purchase. We will provide a few platters of snacks to hold us over until our food arrives. Hang out with new members, supporters, and longtime league friends. Let's come together to honor our achievements, connect with like-minded individuals, and be part of our supportive community. Mark your calendars and amplify the power of women!

Reserve your spot at the link below.
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1230561786429?aff=oddtdtcreator    

Please join us for an International Women's Day Gathering, "Concerns and Collage." All are invited, whether you were involved in the fight for Prop 1, are new to the League, or just want to know more about what the Coalition is about.

The purpose is to get to know one another and talk about areas of concern regarding women's rights and actions we might take (like the SAVE Act). We'll also have an optional fun collage activity! AND we've scheduled it so you can head on over to the League's Winter Gathering at the Parting Glass, starting immediately afterwards (link).

Board Meetings

The Board meets the first Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. Meetings are open to all members. Currently meetings are held virtually via Zoom. Members may email president@lwvsaratoga.org for the link. Board meetings are not open to the general public.