We believe that
    by acting locally
    we can influence
    policies at all
    governmental
    levels.

    We believe that
    all Americans
    should have
    access to
    opportunities that
    help them
    achieve the
    American dream
    of economic
    success.

    We believe in
    defending the
    gifts all Americans
    share: our
    environment, our
    civil liberties, our
    right to privacy,
    our children's
    right to quality
    education, and
    economic
    opportunity for all.

    We believe that
    our nation should
    continually strive
    to live up to the
    ideals of liberty
    and justice for all.
Welcome to the Leelanau Independent Women for Democratic Action
(LIWDA) website.  Founded in September, 2005, our mission is to work to
improve the common good, to recruit more women to run for public office and
to support candidates and issues that are in alignment with our principles.

Some of our many successes are:

  • Instituting recycling throughout Leelanau County
  • Monitoring local government meetings
  • Sponsoring the "Run, Girl, Run!" workshop to teach women to run for
    public office
  • Working to elect candidates committed to progressive change in state
    and county
  • Educating voters on many issues, including the need for reform in
    electing Michigan's Supreme Court
  • Encouraging all citizens to participate in our representative democracy

It's not all work for LIWDA women, though.  We invite interesting guest
speakers to address our meetings, meet together in groups large and small
to share ideas and support one another, and enjoy fun times along the way.

If you like what you see here, please join us!  We would love to welcome you
at our next regular monthly meeting, held at 4 p.m on the second Tuesday of
each month at the Leelanau School in Glen Arbor.  For more information, use
the form on our "Contact Us" page.  We look forward to hearing from you.
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elcome From Our President
PLEASE NOTE:   The links
on this page are provided
for the convenience of our
members and site
visitors, and inclusion
does not imply that LIWDA
endorses the positions
taken by the persons or
organizations listed.
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Membership fees are up to
you! Pay $5 to $100,
whatever you can.


To join, CLICK HERE for
a printable membership
form
In 2011, LIWDA President B. J. Christensen was named
WOMAN OF THE YEAR
by the Zonta Club of Leelanau.
liwda2012@gmail.com
CLICK HERE
to view a video of the Move to
Amend Forum held in the
Milliken Auditorium on Jan. 11,
2012