League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County

League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County The League of Women Voters of Bellingham/Whatcom County - Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. Membership is open to men and women of all ages.

Founded in 1920, the League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization with 800 affiliates across the country. It encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

In Nov. we'll be choosing FIVE of the nine seats on WA's Supreme Court. This event is geared toward helping you make sur...
09/13/2026

In Nov. we'll be choosing FIVE of the nine seats on WA's Supreme Court. This event is geared toward helping you make sure your vote for judges is an educated one. Join us for a very special League forum. Including a panel of three distinguished women judges describing what they do and what qualities a person needs to be an effective judge.

After the panel discussion, you will have a chance to meet the panel over coffee. We have also invited the candidates for the Supreme Court to join us in this informal opportunity to chat. Don't miss this event!

đź“… Sept. 19, 2026

🕤 Doors open at 9:30 am. Panel discussion 10-11:45 am, and coffee and conversation.

đź“ŤWhatcom Community College, Syre Auditorium.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ghkBNT

Image description: Purple and yellow background with a transparent image of a justice scale and judge's gavel. There are also graphics of a black judge's robe and gavel. Text reads: "Behind the Black Robes. Voting for Judges. Sept. 19 from 10 am-12:30pm at Whatcom Community College Syre Auditorium. Your civil rights, civil liberties, taxes, safety—judges often have the final word. Who will decide? Who will be the guardians of our State Constitution?" There is a black and grey LWVBWC logo at the bottom.

đź”’6 ways WA state keeps our elections secure.1. Equipment testing: Tabulation equipment is tested before EVERY election t...
09/12/2026

đź”’6 ways WA state keeps our elections secure.

1. Equipment testing: Tabulation equipment is tested before EVERY election to make sure it is working correctly.

2. Signature checking: The signature on your ballot is checked against the one one file for you.

3. One ballot per voter: Once a signature is matched, you are marked as having voted. This ensures that only ONE ballot from each voter is counted.

4. Secret vote: The outer return envelope -- which identifies you -- is separated from your ballot (still inside the security sleeve). Your ballot cannot be traced back to you, ensuring the secrecy of your vote.

5. Manual checks: All ballots are inspected to make sure the tabulating machine will be able to read all votes.

6. Unbiased process: These steps are followed for *each and every ballot* submitted and continue until the election results are certified.

Want more information on how Washington is securing your vote? ➡️ https://www.sos.wa.gov/elections/voters/securing-your-vote

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On September 11, we remember the lives lost and the first responders and everyday heroes who showed extraordinary courag...
09/11/2026

On September 11, we remember the lives lost and the first responders and everyday heroes who showed extraordinary courage.

We honor their memory by caring for one another, strengthening our communities, and continuing to build a democracy rooted in the values that unite us.

Today, we remember.

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🎉Celebrate National Voter Registration Day with the LWVBWC!We're bringing you a super fun civics-themed trivia night to ...
09/11/2026

🎉Celebrate National Voter Registration Day with the LWVBWC!

We're bringing you a super fun civics-themed trivia night to celebrate NVRD and the 250th anniversary of the US. Join us at El Sueñito Brewing and test your civics and trivia knowledge with good friends and good vibes!

đź“… Tuesday, Sept. 15
đź•– 7-10 pm
📍El Sueñito Brewing, 1926 Humboldt St in Bellingham.

Image description: Blue and purple background with yellow texture. Image text reads: "Trivia night. El Sueñito Brewing. Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 7-10 pm. Ready to test your civics knowledge?" There is a white LWVBWC logo at the top and at the center is a graphic of a voter box and generic legislative building

UPDATE!! The First Circuit Court of Appeals today kept in place through the Nov. 3 election a preliminary injunction blo...
09/10/2026

UPDATE!! The First Circuit Court of Appeals today kept in place through the Nov. 3 election a preliminary injunction blocking the US Postal Service from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would significantly interfere with mail voting if implemented.
The Trump administration has also asked the US Supreme Court to stay the injunction. A ruling is expected soon.

In issuing the injunction, the US District Court in Boston found that the USPS rule was likely unconstitutional and unlawful — and that enforcing it would make voter disenfranchisement “practically inevitable.”

The US Postal Service is not the gatekeeper for mail ballots. It does not have that authority. And it cannot usurp election authority from the states and Congress.
This decision rightly keeps in place an order blocking USPS from enforcing its disruptive and disenfranchising rule through the November election and preserves the current system, which has worked safely, securely, and reliably for decades.

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Your civil rights, civil liberties, taxes, safety— judges often have the final word. Who will decide? Who will be the g...
09/10/2026

Your civil rights, civil liberties, taxes, safety— judges often have the final word. Who will decide? Who will be the guardians of our State Constitution?

Join us for a very special League forum. We will be presenting a panel of three distinguished women judges describing what they do and what qualities a person needs to be an effective judge. After the panel discussion, you will have a chance to meet the panel over coffee. We have also invited the candidates for the Supreme Court to join us in this informal opportunity to chat. Don't miss this event!

đź“… Sept. 19, 2026

🕤 Doors open at 9:30 am. Panel discussion 10-11:45 am, and coffee and conversation.

đź“ŤWhatcom Community College, Syre Auditorium.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ghkBNT

Image description: Purple and white background with a graphic of a black judges robe and a gavel. Text reads: "Behind the Black Robes. Voting for Judges. Sept. 19 from 10 am-12:30pm at Whatcom Community College Syre Auditorium. In Nov. we'll be choosing FIVE of the nine seats on WA's Supreme Court. This event is geared toward helping you make sure your vote for judges is an educated one." There is a blue and red LWVBWC logo at the bottom.

🎉Celebrate National Voter Registration Day with the LWVBWC!We're bringing you a super fun civics-themed trivia night to ...
09/07/2026

🎉Celebrate National Voter Registration Day with the LWVBWC!

We're bringing you a super fun civics-themed trivia night to celebrate NVRD and the 250th anniversary of the US. Join us at El Sueñito Brewing and test your civics and trivia knowledge with good friends and good vibes!

đź“… Tuesday, Sept. 15
đź•– 7-10 pm
📍El Sueñito Brewing, 1926 Humboldt St in Bellingham.

Image description: Blue and purple background with yellow texture. Image text reads: "Civics trivia night. El Sueñito Brewing. Tuesday, Sept. 15 from 7-10 pm." There is a white LWVBWC logo at the top and the image includes graphics of a light bulb and a voter box and generic legislative building.

Your civil rights, civil liberties, taxes, safety—judges often have the final word. Who will decide? Who will be the gua...
09/07/2026

Your civil rights, civil liberties, taxes, safety—judges often have the final word. Who will decide? Who will be the guardians of our State Constitution? Join us for a very special League forum. Including a panel of three distinguished women judges describing what they do and what qualities a person needs to be an effective judge.

After the panel discussion, you will have a chance to meet the panel over coffee. We have also invited the candidates for the Supreme Court to join us in this informal opportunity to chat. Don't miss this event!

đź“… Sept. 19, 2026

🕤 Doors open at 9:30 am. Panel discussion 10-11:45 am, and coffee and conversation.

đź“ŤWhatcom Community College, Syre Auditorium.

Learn more ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ghkBNT

Image description: Purple and yellow background with a transparent image of a justice scale and judge's gavel. There are also graphics of a black judge's robe and gavel. Text reads: "Behind the Black Robes. Voting for Judges. Sept. 19 from 10 am-12:30pm at Whatcom Community College Syre Auditorium. In Nov. we'll be choosing FIVE of the nine seats on WA's Supreme Court. This event is geared toward helping you make sure your vote for judges is an educated one.." There is a black and grey LWVBWC logo at the bottom.

💧 Join us TODAY -- we can't wait to see you!Learn more ➡️https://bit.ly/4wypYwLSharing Our Water on Sept. 4: Come to the...
09/04/2026

đź’§ Join us TODAY -- we can't wait to see you!

Learn more ➡️https://bit.ly/4wypYwL

Sharing Our Water on Sept. 4: Come to the Whatcom Museum for a festival of art, voices and community. Come for the fun and stay for serious discussions about our responsibility to protect this valuable life source.

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