04/16/24 Media Literacy 101: How to tell if the information we receive can be trusted
Media Literacy 101 (LWVGTA FaceBook page)
03/19/24 From Publication to the Public: A Library Book’s Path to the Reader
Library Books (LWVGTA FaceBook)
02/20/24 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Voting - Demonstration of accessible voting options
DEI and Voting (LWVGTA FaceBook)
DEI and Voting (TACM.TV streaming)
01/15/24 A Day In the Life of a Legislator - with Michigan State House Representatives John Roth (R-104) and Betsey Coffia (D-103)
Day In the Life of a Legislator (LWVGTA FaceBook page)
Day in the Life of a Legislator (TACM streaming)
10/17/23 A panel discussion focused on the damage to our groundwater caused by leaking septic systems
LWVGTA Educational Program: Groundwater Preservation (youtube.com)
Groundwater Preservation Panel Discussion (TACM streaming)
9/29/23 A candidate forum for Traverse City November 2023 elections
Traverse City Candidate Forum 2023 (TACM streaming)
9/19/23 A presentation with information about Proposal 2 – the Voting Policies in the Constitution Amendment – which was a citizen led proposal that was passed by a majority of Michigan voters in 2022
Implementing Proposal 2 (TACM streaming)
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5/16/23 A program focused on learning more about the First Amendment and the U.S. Supreme Court. Our speaker is Eleanor Lynn, an attorney and educator.
League of Women Voters Grand Traverse Area: The First Amendment - YouTube
4/18/23 A program focused on learning more about the National Popular Vote initiative
League of Women Voters Grand Traverse Area: The Popular Vote [LIVE at TADL] (youtube.com)
3/21/23 To celebrate Women’s History Month, a panel discussion with Ms. Brandie Ekren, Executive Director of Traverse City Light and Power, Ms. Michele Howard, Director of TADL, and Ms. Rebecca Pierce, Executive Editor of the Traverse City Record Eagle talking about women in leadership.
Local Women Making History [LIVE at TADL] (youtube.com)
2/21/23 A program focused on the powers and responsibilities of local government in Michigan. Mr. John Amrhein, a governance educator with Michigan State University Extension’s Government and Community Vitality Team, is the presenter.
Local Government in Michigan: What Is It? How Did We Get Here? What's Next? (youtube.com)
1/17/23 A program focused on the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA). This federal program is providing substantial, one-time funds to each county. Representatives from the five counties covered by the LWVGTA presented information as to how these funds are being allocated across their respective counties.
LWVGTA: ARPA Funds Across Five Counties - Traverse Area Community Media (tacm.tv)
ARPA Funds Across 5 Counties (youtube.com)
10/12/22 Candidate Forum: Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education
Candidate Forum: Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS) Board of Education (youtube.com)
10/5/22 Candidate Forum: Grand Traverse County Commission
Candidate Forum: Grand Traverse County Commission (youtube.com)