League of Women Voters of Illinois^®

Where We Stand 2007-2009 is the platform of the League of Women Voters of Illinois. It is a companion to Impact on Issues, the League of Women Voters of the United States' program book. Taken together, these publications and the League Principles form the basis for all action taken by Illinois Leagues on state and national issues.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

FOREWORD

LEAGUE PRINCIPLES

POSITIONS IN BRIEF

GOVERNMENT - Complete section. See below for individual topics.

• Background and Action
• Constitutional Implementation and Amendments
• County Government Structure
• Criminal Justice
• Death Penalty Abolition
• Gun Violence Prevention
• Schools
• State Election Laws
• State Fiscal Policies
• State Redistricting

INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

NATURAL RESOURCES- Complete section. See below for individual topics.

• Background and Action
• Land Use
• Large-Scale Livestock Facilities
• Pesticides

SOCIAL POLICY- Complete section. See below for individual topics.

• Background and Action
• Children's Services
• Immigration
• Income Assistance
• Mental Health

ACTION GUIDELINES FOR LOCAL LEAGUES

LWVIL 2007-2009 PROGRAM SUMMARY