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Bucks County

EMPOWERING VOTERS.  DEFENDING DEMOCRACY.

The League of Women Voters of Bucks County, a nonpartisan organization, is dedicated to providing voter education and services and advocating for issues.  We envision a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate.  We are committed to creating and promoting a diverse and inclusive environment in our organization and in the areas in which we work.
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Fixing basic ed funding a right and an opportunity

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Submitted by Bucks County in December 2023.

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Last February, Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court declared that our system for funding public schools, grades K-12, is actually unconstitutional; it deprives children living in poor communities “equal protection under the law,” and fails to deliver “a thorough and efficient system.” Reforming the funding system, as we have been ordered to do, will have great social and economic benefits, in addition to simply doing what our constitution requires.

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Let your state legislators know that every student in Pennsylvania is entitled to adequate educational resources

Submitted by Bucks County in December 2023.

Action Alerts

Last February, Pennsylvania’s Commonwealth Court declared that our system for funding public schools, grades K-12, is actually unconstitutional; it deprives children living in poor communities “equal protection under the law,” and fails to deliver

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Giving thanks to the people behind our elections

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Submitted by Bucks County in November 2023.

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It is important that we acknowledge the unsung heroes who help to make our democracy work: the behind-the-scenes election administrators, volunteers, election monitors, postal workers and secretaries of state.  

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Pearl S. Buck Festival of Trees

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Submitted by Bucks County in November 2023.

Event Date: 
Nov 17 2023 12:00 am to Jan 07 2024 11:45 pm
Event location: 

Pearl S. Buck House

Vote for the League of Women Voters of Bucks County tree and vignette!

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Local Happenings

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The Peace Center

Tuesday, December 12, 7:00 - 8:00 pm, via Zoom. Bridges to Peace. Learn about their anti-bullying programs and their impact through personal stories that debunk the myths and demostrate the "Bridges to Peace" created by bullying prevention and conflict resolution. Preregistration is required. Click here to register.  Zoom link is emailed upon registration.

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Plastics

Plastic is found in environments everywhere and can be harmful to our health and to all other living organisms.  Learn about the effects of plastics on our community and how you can make a difference.

Plastics: The Two Edge Sword
Part 1: Microplastics

Written and researched by Joan Farb, League of Women Voters of Bucks County

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Election Security

Learn how Pennsylvania laws and the Bucks County Board of Elections ensure that your vote will be accurately counted.

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Take action this fall to open Pennsylvania primaries!

Submitted by Bucks County in September 2023.

Action Alerts

Pennsylvania is one of only nine states with fully closed primaries, wherein only registered Republicans and registered Democrats may vote in a primary, shutting out 1.1-1.3 million voters  Bills have been introduced to the state legislature

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The Voter Newsletter - Fall 2023

Submitted by Bucks County in October 2023.

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Read the spring edition of the Voter newsletter here. 

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School boards offer high-impact elections

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Submitted by Bucks County in September 2023.

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The municipal elections in November have a significant impact on us all.  Of all those offices on the ballot, perhaps the candidates who will exert the greatest impact on and our communities are the individuals running for local school boards. 

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