Advocacy

The League of Women Voters of Northeast Tennessee advocates to policymakers on issues including voting rights, election rules, and other issues of importance to our community and women everywhere.

Our Advocacy Positions

The League of Women Voters of Northeast Tennessee advocates for policies that strengthen democracy, promote transparency, and support the well-being of our communities. Explore our positions on key issues below.

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Elections and the Voting Process

  • Eliminate barriers to voter registration and participation; increase access to the ballot.
  • Support efforts to ensure that elections are transparent and well run.
  • Simplify the process for individuals seeking restoration of voting rights.

Open and Transparent Government

  • Support printed and electronic access to public records, open meetings, and public notice.
  • Oppose fees for viewing public records.
  • Oppose the expansion of exemptions to public records.
  • Support First Amendment rights, including freedom of expression.

Public Health Policies

  • Remove the threat of prosecution for medical professionals providing quality care for pregnant patients.
  • Ensure high-quality physical and emotional care for pregnant patients, including those impacted by rape, incest, child sexual abuse, or severe fetal abnormalities.
  • Support adequate funding for safety-net services and programs that provide food security.

Gun Safety Policies

  • Support common-sense gun safety laws.

Education Policies

  • Support quality public education with adequate public funding for all students from pre-K through grade 12.
  • Oppose the expansion of public funding for private school vouchers.
  • Support increased accountability for private schools receiving voucher funds.

Environmental Policies

  • Support state policies that protect and improve air and water quality and address toxic risks.
  • Support the development of infrastructure for sustainable energy.
  • Promote policies that protect the state's biodiversity.

Immigrant Rights Policies

  • Support free and accessible public education for all students, regardless of family status.
  • Support policies that protect due process for individuals.

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