About The League Purpose History Goals Board Contact Info Purpose The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan, multi-issue, grassroots organization that encourages informed, active participation of citizens in local, county, and national governments. History Since its founding in 1920, the LWV has influenced the passage of the following legislation: 1930's Enactment of Social Security and Food and Drugs Act 1940's Helped lead effort to establish the United Nations 1950's Conservation of all natural resources 1960's Civil Rights Act/equal opportunity in education employment and housing 1970's Clean Air and Water Acts 1980's Voting Right Amendments, tax reform 1990's National Voter Registration Act Goals: Educate citizens about issues, legislation, and candidates Encourages individual participation in the political process Informs through in-depth, objective analyses Monitors government activities from local to national Registers millions to vote Sponsors candidate debates and public issues forums Takes Action/ Lobbies/Testifies Teaches citizens and non-citizens about their rights and responsibilities The Sudbury Board: Co - Presidents Janet Lauer and Nancy Brumback 978-440-8304 Membership Chairs: Karen Cohen and Marilyn Ellsworth 978-443-5752 Bulletin Editor: Bonnie Glass Contact Information: League of Women Voters of the US 1730 M Street, Washington, D.C., 21136 (202) 429-1965 Fax (202) 429-0854 www.lwv.org League of Women Voters Massachusetts 133 Portland Street, Boston, MA, 02114 Phone (617) 523-2999 Fax (617) 248-0881 lwvma@ma.lwv.org Voter Information Phone: (617) 723-1421 (800) 882-1649 League of Women Voters of Sudbury 36 Canterbury Drive Sudbury, MA 01776