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Great Decisions Series
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Great Decisions 2026 Lecture Series
Eight Tuesday-morning sessions • Feb 3 – Mar 24, 2026 • 10:30 a.m.
Hosted by the League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Area in partnership with the Foreign Policy Association.

Join us for Great Decisions 2026, part of America’s largest civic discussion program on world affairs. Developed by the Foreign Policy Association (FPA), Great Decisions programs take place in communities across the country, bringing people together to learn about and discuss the most pressing global issues facing the United States today.

Each year, the FPA selects a new set of thought-provoking foreign policy topics and produces high-quality materials to support local discussions. Our Williamsburg-area program, sponsored by the League of Women Voters, continues this long tradition with expert-led lectures, stimulating conversations, and opportunities to deepen your understanding of international affairs.

Your registration includes the official FPA Great Decisions Briefing Book, a comprehensive resource designed to enrich each session and encourage informed dialogue.

Registration: $75 Individual • $100 Household (includes one book per registration)
Join us as we explore the global challenges shaping our world—and the choices that define America’s role in it.
Date last updated: November 8, 2025

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Date last updated: Jan 4, 2026
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Editor Note: Update monthly (swap in the newest Virginia Voter PDFs; confirm WLRT/League Day pages remain current). Coverage window for this version: Dec 2, 2025 – Jan 4, 2026.
Virginia Voter Highlights — January 2026
  • General Assembly kickoff (begins Jan 14): LWV-VA heads to Richmond to advocate for 2026 legislative priorities—and underscores that Issue Groups are the backbone of League advocacy (see inside)
  • Women’s Legislative Roundtables (WLRTs) 2026: weekly virtual sessions starting Jan 14, plus “week of Jan 19” Richmond actions (MLK Day Vigil/Advocacy, Democracy Day, Ranked Choice Voting Day) (see inside)
  • League Day & Reception (Feb 10–11): in-person advocacy day in Richmond with a reception for General Assembly members the night before; hotel group rate and key planning dates included (see inside)
  • Build the statewide communications bench: LWV-VA is recruiting a Social Media Team (planned posts + rapid response) and is also calling for young-member input on priorities and projects (see inside)
  • LWV-VA advocacy & growth updates: election-code comments submitted, National Popular Vote Interstate Compact work highlighted, $6,300 raised for Virginia food banks, and new Leagues at Large announced (see inside)
Date published: January 2026
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