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Thank You Donors

Posted on Jan 07, 2025 in

From all of us at the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, we want to thank all the members and supporters who helped us cross the finish line, reaching our $10,000 fundraising goal in this last giving...

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Healthcare Meeting January 14

Posted on Jan 14, 2025 in

Join the first Healthcare Team Meeting of the year, Tuesday January 14 at 7pm. Public anger at private health insurance has been in the news since the recent murder of United Healthcare’s CEO. Team co-chair Dr. Hank A...

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ALBANY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE

Posted on Jan 13, 2025 in

Date: Saturday, January 18 Time: 11 AM - 2 PM Location: Community Center, Main Hall Address: 1249 Marin Avenue Join the Alameda County Albany Library this MLK Day to bring toge...

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Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast

Posted on Jan 05, 2025 in

The 14th Annual Berkeley Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast will take place in-person, Monday, January 20, 9am -10:30am at the DoubleTree at the Berkeley Marina. The Berkeley MLK Breakfast Celebration is a way for our com...

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League of Women Voters California Fall/Winter Newsletter 2024

Posted on Dec 31, 2024 in

This is the Year in Review, assessing what the State League has been doing. Five State Assembly and Senate bills that the League advocated for were passed. An interesting list of supported bills won and lost in the categ...

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LWV National Legislative Trends 2024

Posted on Dec 31, 2024 in

The National League tracks legislative trends with the help of League leaders in all states, giving a picture of relevant bills passed successfully and legislative difficulties facing the League's efforts to make dem...

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Use Nonviolent Means

Posted on Jan 05, 2025 in

USE NONVIOLENT MEANS The deluge of anger toward United Healthcare and private health insurance in general over the last six days has been astonishing, in that it has come from people of all political persuasions. As New...

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Adena Ishii is Mayor

Posted on Dec 17, 2024 in

Adena Ishii, a former president of the League of Women Voters Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, was recently elected Mayor of Berkeley. Adena has been involved with the League since 2010. In 2014, she was honored with...

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LWVC Appoints Helen Hutchison as Interim Executive Director

Posted on Jan 05, 2025 in

The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Hutchison as Interim Executive Director. Hutchison, a longtime League leader and dedicated advocate for democracy,...

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Reduce Holiday Tree Waste - Berkeley

Posted on Dec 22, 2024 in

Decorations, trimmings, and treatments are not compostable If you're considering a cut tree, know that the City only composts the tree itself. Avoid trees that have been "flocked" – covered with chemicals mimickin...

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Albany HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION

Posted on Jan 13, 2025 in

Waste Management (WM) and the City of Albany offer a convenient way to recycle your holiday tree. Trees taller than 6 feet must be cut into lengths of 5 to 6 feet or smaller. Remove all lights, ...

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