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The League of Women Voters is dedicated to educating voters so they can make informed decisions.

As part of our mission, we offer Speakers Bureau presentations at no cost to the community. Our expert speakers will come to you or a public venue nearby. Most presentations run 30 minutes with an additional 15 minutes for questions at the end.
For questions, contact Cherie Balan, Speakers Bureau Chair cheriebalan@gmail.com,

SPEAKERS BUREAU PRESENTATION LIST


newspapersDisinformation. Spot It! Stop It!


A Marist Poll found 59% of adults find it difficult to spot disinformation. This workshop allows you to test your skills in spotting social media falsehoods. It also provides tips on how to respond once you do. You will leave with key learnings from these engaging exercises. Allocate 60 minutes for participants to build the skills needed to fight disinformation.

 

fact ficitonNews: Separating Fact from Fiction


If you feel overwhelmed by the number of news sources available . . . if you hear conflicting reports and don't know which to believe . . . if you can no longer believe your eyes because you know digital technology can alter photographs and videos, this presentation will help you learn to separate fact from fiction. This is a skill we all need because our political system cannot hope to develop sound policies if those policies are based on lies, misinformation, or misleading half-truths.


votingBoothThe Fight for Women’s Suffrage


On August 18, 1920, American women won the right to vote after a struggle that dates to the launch of the Woman’s Movement in 1848. During those 72 years, untold numbers of women marched, wrote letters, made speeches, and picketed the White House. These activities drew scorn and ridicule, and for some, imprisonment under inhumane conditions. Make no mistake: gaining suffrage for women was a fight.

i votedAssault on Voting: Then & Now


This presentation explains the methods used to restrict access to the ballot box and how voting rights legislation has sought to ensure all citizens are empowered to exercise this fundamental right (and duty) of citizenship. Tracing the history of voting rights from the country's founding to the present day, the impact of current laws on marginalized groups is explored as are current efforts to stop these assaults on voting.

write inWrite-in-Loophole
(Available soon)


In the 2024 elections over 2 million Florida voters were disenfranchised by this loophole. The Write-In Loophole is used to circumvent the Universal Primary Amendment that was passed in 1998 by 64% of voters. Learn how political parties use write-in candidates to close elections and the simple change to the Florida Constitution legislators could propose to ensure every voter’s rights are protected.

Ranked-Choice-ballotRanked Choice Voting


Ranked Choice Voting allows voters to rank candidates in order of preference rather than having to choose just one. With Ranked Choice Voting no winner is declared until a candidate receives a majority. Learn how Ranked Choice Voting works, where it is used, why supporters believe this method empowers voters as well as the objections raised by distractors.

PRESENTATIONS FOR YOUTH AUDIENCES AGES 12-18


newspapersDisinformation. Spot It! Stop It!


This workshop allows you to test your skills in spotting social media falsehoods. It also provides tips on how to respond once you do. You will leave with key learnings from these engaging exercises.

fact ficitonYour Voice. Your Power. Your Vote.


In 1776, only 10% of Americans had the right to vote. Learn the history of expanding voting rights and the important benefits to those who turn out and vote. This presentation walks you through the ways you can register and vote, including registering online, Vote-By-Mail, Early Voting and more.

womensSuffragistThe Fight for Women’s Suffrage


On August 18, 1920, American women won the right to vote after a struggle that dates to the launch of the Woman's Movement in 1848. During those 72 years, untold numbers of women marched, wrote letters, made speeches, and picketed the White House. These activities drew scorn and ridicule, and for some, imprisonment under inhumane conditions. Make no mistake: Gaining suffrage for women was a fight.

balanceOf PowerBalance of Powers


The Constitution of the United States divides the federal government into three branches to ensure a central government in which no individual or group gains too much control. This presentation describes the powers of the Legislative, Executive, and Judicial branches of the federal government and how they relate to one another.

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