Tuesday, October 28 at 4:30 PM
Kaplan Auditorium
Henderson Main Library
301 N Washington St
Hendersonville NC 28739
award-winning journalist Sarah Michels
Sarah’s three articles, recently published by Carolina Public Press, focus on the lack of civic engagement in North Carolina, particularly with younger North Carolinians (ages 16-29) and how this hinders the democratic process. How has the loss of civics education as a priority through college affected this? What are some potential solutions?
Sarah is the elections and legislative reporter for the Carolina … more
Tuesday, November 18 at 5:00 PM
Kaplan Auditorium
Henderson Main Library
301 N Washington St
Hendersonville NC 28739
Dr. Giovanny Pleites-Hernandez, Assistant Professor of Political Science at UNC Asheville, will go beyond current headlines and discuss immigration and what it means to be a citizen within its historical context. Professor Pleites-Hernandez studies minority politics, public opinion, and Congress. He researches and teaches on a number of topics including, media and politics, public policy and administration, and immigration politics and policy in the … more
"Times-News" Letter to the Editor: "Find Ways to Support Undocumented Immigrants," 2/9/25, written by LWVHC member, Rachel Poller. Read the letter HERE.
Winners of our Education Team sponsored "I Voted" Sticker Contest are announced here.