Making Democracy Work
LWVUS Studies
June 2010: Proposed and passed at the LWVUS Convention in Atlanta.
October 2010: The committee and scope approved by the LWVUS Board of Directors
The following position was approved in 2012.
Role of the Federal Government in Public Education position
June 2010: Study proposed and passed at the LWVUS Convention in Atlanta.
April 2011: The LWVUS Board approved the following study scope: Study of policy agenda to transfer government functions, services and assets to the private sector.
The following position was approved at the 2012 convention.
Privatization position
NEW STUDIES 2012
Agriculture position: Review and update the 1988 position to investigate genetic modification, consolidation in the food industry, money in the regulatory process, and the consumer's right to accurate and comprehensive food labeling.
Comprehensive program to educate members and communities on the issue of campaign finance in order to inform our education and legislative efforts as needed. This effort will build on the work of Leagues and the LWVUS.