What Would Alice Paul Do?

Episode 3: The Value of Nonpartisanship in a Polarizing World

05.26.2017 - By Melissa Currence and Amy HjerstedtPlay

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In episode 3, we talk about the value of nonpartisanship in a polarizing world and take a listener question.

Deeds Not Words Segment: Nonpartisanship at the League of Women Voters

The beginnings of the League of Women Voters as a women’s voting rights organization with Carrie Chapman Catt at the helm.

How we form public policy positions

The importance of consensus - “The feel of the room”

Public Policy Positions of the League of Women Voters of the U.S. Check with your state and local leagues for their specific positions.

What we are doing with our nonpartisanship policy? Candidate forum tips from LWV Washington, Voter Guide tips, Vote411.org, Voter Registration Drives for high schools (PDF), Naturalization Ceremonies (PDF), National Voter Registration Day and more.

We are a political organization

Civil discourse resources

LWV San Diego

LWV Oregon

LWV San Luis Obispo County CA

Nonpartsianship and social media - Watch our video on how you can change an image on a Facebook post you create.

We are Nonpartisan Party Animals!

Mailbag

Does the League of Women Voters own this podcast? We are League volunteers who are doing this podcast on our own. We are grateful for the support of the League of Women Voters.

More Resources

Developing and Implementing a Nonpartisan Policy

Messaging for Impact: What resonates with voters in 2016 (Video from LWV 2016 Convention)

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