The Voter

The League of Women Voters of Metropolitan Columbus publishes a periodic newsletter, The Voter – a useful publication for members and nonmembers alike. In an effort to be environmentally and financially responsible, the League will make hard-copy versions of the newsletter available to members only upon request.

Check out the latest issue of The Voter below (most recent at the top) or browse our archive for past editions.

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April 2012

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Democracy In Action
President\'s Message
Executive Summary: Strategic Plan
Proposed Program 2012-2014
Proposed Budget FY2013
Nominating Committee Proposed Slate
April Events
Land Use and Regional Planning Position
Upcoming Activities
Civics Test
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March 2012

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It Is All about Advocacy
President\'s Message
Phone Bank
Ohio Lobby Corps
News from LWV-Ohio
Statehouse Day and Council
Privatization Study/Consensus
Regional Planning and Land Use Study/Consensus
Human Trafficking Study/Consensus
Beyond the Units: Weinland Park
Dinner Unit
Democracy In Action
Board Members Wanted
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February 2012

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President\'s Message
Changes in the Office
A Message from LWV-Ohio
Happy 93rd Birthday!
Meals on Wheels
Work the Phones on Election Day
Democracy In Action Committee Members Needed
Board Members Wanted
Upcoming League Events
Committee Reports
Redistricting
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January 2012

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January President\'s Message
2012 Volunteer Opportunities
Holiday Party
Upcoming Events
Committee Reports
4R Survey
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November 2011

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MC Leaguers Meet with US President
President\'s Message
November/December/New Year MC League Activities
Land Use Committee Report
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government
Education Study Background Papers
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October 2011

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Informed Leaguers
President\'s Message
November Ballot Issues
October Activities
November Activities
December Activities
Volunteer Opportunities
Land Use Committee Report
Membership
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government
Education Study
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September 2011

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Happy League New Year
President\'s Message
A Year of Volunteer Opportunities
November Phone Bank
Forums with the Council for Public Deliberation
Election Law Changes
September Dinner and Program
Regional Planning and Land Use Committee
Franklin County Consortium for Good Government
Wright Wins Arizona Redistricting Contest
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August 2011 Special Edition

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This special edition of the VOTER follows up on the annual meeting and the new strategic planning effort.
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July 2011

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Annual Meeting
State of the League Address
Message from the President: Kitty Burcsu
Year in Review Committee Reports
Redistricting Competition
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June 2011

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LWVMC Members around the Town: Democracy In Action
LWVMC Members around the State: State Convention
Regional Planning and Land Use Study Committee Update
LWVMC Annual Meeting
May Opportunity for Involvement with Units
David Patton Chosen as Member of the Year
Member Profiles: Gloria Davis and Jeff Cabot
Kids Voting Youth Council Member Introduces Secretary of State
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May 2011

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An Evening to Remember - An Evening to Anticipate
\"One Nation? Under God? Really?\"
Democracy In Action
Immigration Forum
May Units
Annual Meeting
2011 Slate of Board Nominees
Member Spotlight: Nancy Brown
YWCA Honors Loann Crane
LWV-Ohio Statehouse Day
Call to State Convention
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April 2011

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March is Women\'s History Month
Women\'s History Month Relevant to Public Employee Controversy
Vera Drake Film Screening
Eleanor Roosevelt
March Events: One Nation? Under God?
April Events: New Member Orientation and Wine Tasting; U.S. Immigration Policy; Annual Sunshine Week National Dialogue; LWV-Ohio Statehouse Day
Advocacy Committee Volunteer Opportunity: Interview Your Legislator
Land Use Study Committee Update
Producing Natural Gas by Hydraulic Fracturing (Fracking)
Know Your State Positions: Water
Memorial Donations for Marguerite Turnbull
Call to State Convention
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March 2011

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LWVMC Leaguers Have Their Say
LWVMC February Meeting Program Planning
Know Your State Positions
LWV Ohio Lobby Corps
LWVMC Advocacy Committee
Land Use Study Committee
LWVMC Members: Natalie Wise and Carolyn L. Piper
League Activities
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February 2011

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Beat the Winter Blues: February Units
Beat the Winter Blues: Program Planning
In Memoriam: Marge Turnbull
Lobby Corps Holiday Lunch
Metro League Holiday Brunch
Land Use Committee Report
Action Alert: Health Care Reform
Donor Recognition
Member Profiles: Jane Young and Louanne Zipfel
Immigration Forum April 5
Roe v. Wade Anniversary Dinner Jan. 20
Updated Position on State Tax and Finance
\"One Nation? Under God?\" March 23
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November/December 2010

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October/November 2010

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LWVUS President Visits Columbus
From Board to Beyond: Board Reports
A Side Bar
Voter Service Report
Land Use Study Committee Progress Report
Holiday Brunch
Renewable Energy Database Update
A Word from the Office
October Units: Consensus on State Tax Policy
Elisabeth MacNamara\'s Blog and Bio
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Summer 2010

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Members celebrate 90 years at annual meeting
A new era for The Voter – a new strategy for communication
First Person Triplicate
Reflections: 49th National Convention
Energy bill check-in: Doing your part for climate change
AmericaSpeaks about federal budget, nation’s economy . . . and Columbus speaks too
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May 2010

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Annual Meeting Set for June 7
Ellen Haider Named Member of the Year for 2010
From the President...
Dinner Unit Meeting Changed to June 2
Nominating Committee Report
Proposed Budget, FY11
Local Program Recommendations
Bylaws Amendment
Continue to Celebrate the League’s 90th Anniversary
Government Leaders Honor League’s 90th Birthday
All Invited to Democracy In Action Award Ceremony
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April 2010

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Celebrate the League’s 90th Anniversary
From the President...
Membership Meeting: Public Transit Consensus
Meeting Recap
Membership Report
Golden Week Through April 5
VOTER Volunteer Needed
Member News
Health Care Vote Represents Historic Milestone
Statehouse Day April 14
Special Insert: Public Transit Study and Consensus Questions
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March 2010

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Public Transit General Meeting Set for March 18
Visit the MC Website for a History Lesson
From the President...
Meeting Recap
League Takes Action on Supreme Court Ruling
Unit Date Change
A History of Attempts to go Beyond the Bus
Tax and Finance Update
Make Plans to Attend Statehouse Day
Member News
Volunteer Needed
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February 2010

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Units Meet in February
Public Transit General Meeting Set for March 18
LWVMC GENERAL MEETING: Where We Stand
From the President...
Membership Report
Connect Online
Transportation Funding
Decision Sets Off Revolution in Campaign Finance
Volunteer Needed
Dollars and Census
A Note of Thanks from Gloria Davis
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January 2010

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All Invited to Program Planning Meeting in January
Learn More about the History of the Women’s Vote
Check Out our Action History
Become a Fan of the League on Facebook
From the President...
Holiday Party Features Rafflemania, Live Auction
Alternative Energy Panel Debates Science, Politics at League Forum
More about COTA
Lawsuit Settlement to Help Ohioans Register to Vote
Forum Aims to Change Election of Ohio Judges
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November 2009

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Metro League Holiday Brunch Set for December 6
Election Day is November 3
From the President...
Radio Program Features Voting, Election Procedure
Voter Service News
Connect with League on Facebook
Membership Report
COTA News, Info, History
Member News
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October 2009

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Metro League Mourns Loss of Terry McCoy
LWVMC Endorses Issue 4
From the President...
We’re on Facebook
Membership Report
Holiday Party
Lobbying for an Energy Bill
In-Person Absentee Voting; Sample Ballots Available
Volunteers Needed for Phone Bank
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September 2009

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LWVMC General Meeting to Focus on News Media
Voter Service Report
From the President...
Dues Renewal, Membership Survey Due September 14
Mass Transit Committee News
Women’s Equality Day Marks 89th Year
Election Reform Bill Includes League Recommendations
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June/July/August 2009

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Byrd named Member of the Year at Annual Meeting, New Board Elected, City Officials Discuss Fiscal Crisis
Metro Columbus League is Going Green
From the President...
Study Committee Vacancy
Metro’s Advocacy Committee Takes on Congress, Climate
Redistricting Contest Proves Better Boundaries Possible
State Settles Historic Election Lawsuit with League
League Endorsed Issue 1
MC Members on LWVO Board
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May 2009

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Annual Meeting Set for June 3
May Units to Feature Energy, Transportation, and Economics
From the President...
All Invited to Democracy in Action Ceremony
Nominating Committee Report
Changes Proposed to Bylaws
Proposed Budget, 2009-2010
MC Member Nominated for State League President
League Hosts Successful Town Hall Meeting
LWVUS Nominating Committee
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April 2009

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League’s Democracy in Action Coming in May
State League Redistricting Contest Can Overcome Partisan Bias
From the President...
A Message from LWVO: Call to Convention
LWVMC Seeks Volunteers for Mass Transit Committee
LWVO Statehouse Day Recap
Judicial Campaign Spending Before US Supreme Court
League Marks Sunshine Week
New Survey Finds Millions Disenfranchised in 2008
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March 2009

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League to Honor Curtin and Andrle
Town Hall Meeting Set for March 26
Who Said That? Take the League Quiz!
From the President...
Ohio Statehouse Celebrates Women’s History Month
Mass Transit Committee Seeks Members
LWVMC Celebrates Birthday
Guest Column: Greater Ohio Working for Prosperous Future
Local League Seeks Congress Support for DC Voting Rights
LWVUS Announces Changes
Municipal Income Tax Primer
Habla Español? Do You Speak Spanish?
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February 2009

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Birthday Bash: Women and Politics General Meeting in February
All Invited to Advocacy-Membership Discussion
Units Meet in February, March
From the President...
Welcome New Members!
Annual Report Highlights League’s Voter-Service Role
City Budget Suffers; Tax Increase May Be in the Works
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January 2009

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Attend a Unit Meeting and Birthday Celebration in February
Program Planning Meeting Coming Soon
From the President...
Democracy In Action Event Slated for May 14
LWVO Tax Policy Update
Advocacy Committee Report
League of Women Voters of Ohio Position Summaries
National Popular Vote to be Topic of Consensus
Special Program Marks Roe v. Wade Anniversary
LWVMC Hosts Successful Holiday Party & Auction
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November 2008

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League endorses Columbus school levy/bond package
From the President...
LWVO takes stand on statewide ballot issues
League calls for halt to partisan fear-mongering
Ohio judicial voter guide available online
Voter service by the numbers
Donate items for the annual holiday auction
League partners with CMC for post-election forum
Member news
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October 2008

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Plan to attend an October unit
You be in charge of who is elected
From the President...
Meet the Candidates schedule
League's Ukraine program to focus on civil rule of law
New website helps voters make informed decisions
The monthly membership must-read
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September 2008

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League Meeting Slated for September 17
Get Ready for October Units
Voting Information & Reminders
From the President...
Voter Service News: Volunteer for a League Project
Presidents Meet
The Monthly Membership Must-Read
LWVUS Prepares Voters Guide
Volunteer Drivers Needed
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Summer 2008

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League Honors Three Members with Democracy in Action Award
From the President…
Voter Service News
LWVMC & Ed Fund Board of Trustees
League Holds Annual Meeting
LWVUS Convention Summary
Ohio Delegation Plays Key Role
Health Care Program Adopted
Wanted: Host Families for 2008 Ukraine Civic Program
In Memoriam: Ruth Rose Saenger
Health Forum Set for August
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May 2008

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All League Members Invited to Annual Meeting
“Do Your Own” Units Set for May
Groovy Evening & Early Morning
Global Warming at Dinner
From the President…
Democracy in Action Just Around the Corner
Nominating Committee Report
Brent Taggart Named Member of the Year
2008-2009 Proposed Budget
Budget Committee Report
LWVUS Immigration Position
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April 2008

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Democracy in Action Approaches
LWVMC Hosts Successful Town Hall Meeting
From the President…
Voter Service News
Oh What a Night! And Evening and Morning!
Speak Up and Connect at LWVO Statehouse Day
Record 505,601 Voters Cast Absentee Ballots
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March 2008

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LWVMC to Host Town Hall Meeting March 12
Democracy in Action 2008 Honors Three League Members
All Invited to Annual New Members Brunch
From the President…
Voter Service News
Health Care Tops Agenda for National Study
League Members Attend FOCO Event
LWVMC Hosts Successful Consensus Meeting
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February 2008

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Elections and Housing on Tap for February Units
Coffee and Elections
Banking on Banks? “Homing” Instincts Re-Visited
From the President…
Beyond the Units Tour to Explore the ‘Net
Town Hall Set for March 12
Volunteer Drivers Wanted
Meals on Wheels FAQ
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December 2007/January 2008

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Plan to Attend a February Unit Meeting
Rejuvenating Local Advocacy
From the President…
Get Ready for National Program Planning
November Meeting Provides Background Info
Consensus Meeting Set for January 28
League Hosts Successful Holiday Party & Auction
Presidential Candidate Voters’ Guide LWVMC Available Online
No Internet? No Problem
National League Marks Bill of Rights Anniversary
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November 2007

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Meeting to Focus on League’s Immigration Position
Go “Beyond the Units”
From the President…
Your Help Needed for Annual Holiday Party & Auction
Voter Service Committee Report
Consortium Presents Awards
LWVUS Immigration Study Consensus Questions
League Holds Successful First Tour
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October 2007

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October and November Meetings Focus on Immigration
Change to October Units Schedule
From the President…
Voter Service Committee Report
Absentee Ballots
Volunteer for the LWVMC Election Day Phone Bank
Don’t Forget to Take ID to the Polls
League Celebrates Anniversary of Constitution Signing
State League Offers E-News
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September 2007

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Check Out LWVMC’s Fall Line-Up of Programs and Units
From the President…
Voter Service Committee Report
Join Us October 2 for a Beyond the Units Tour
Volunteer for the Election Day Phone Bank
Help Make Democracy in Action 2008 a Success
County Consortium to Host Eleven Candidates Forums in October
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Summer 2007

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League Elects Board, Conducts Business at Annual Meeting
Esther Connors Named LWVMC Member of the Year
From the President...
League Kicks off Program Year with Dinner Meeting, September 19
Delivering Meals on Wheels is a Family Affair
Volunteer!
League Makes an imPACT
Member News...
Public Rally Slated for September 26
LWVMC & Ed Fund Board of Trustees

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