Since 1920 the League of Women Voters has been educating the public on issues that affect our lives. The League of Women Voters of Nebraska continues this tradition with the following informative presentations offered for community groups of all sizes across the state of Nebraska.
• Brick Bats and Hat Pins: the 72-year struggle to win voting rights for women in America
• Lady Arrested for Voting! A first-hand report on the life and time of Susan B. Anthony, in costume
• Cornfields, Catfights, and Cantankerous Old Coots: The scandalous story of the women’s suffrage movement in Nebraska
• Well-Behaved Women Seldom Make History: The story of Lavinia Dock; nurse, social advocate and women’s suffrage pioneer, in costume
• Men (and a Few Women) in Black: how Nebraska’s judicial system works
• Banned Books, Black Armbands, and School Prayer: the evolution of children’s First Amendment rights in America
• HAVA Nice Day! The Help America Vote Act gives us more choices than ever for making our votes count. What choices are there? HAVA Nice Day and find out!
• Mugwumps, Fire-eating Salamanders, and Bloody7 Shirts: electing our Presidents in the bad old days involved all of the above!
• I’d Like to Help You, Son, But You Forgot to Vote: a primer on the voting process and why every vote is important in a democracy
• Mugwumps Deux: the fun-and-fact-filled sequel to the ever popular Mugwumps speech.
To schedule a program for your group or to inquire about additional topics call the League office, 402.475.1411 or email lwv-ne@inebraska.com.
Programs are presented at no charge.
Honorariums are accepted.
