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LWVUS Condemns Trump’s Weaponization of Government
Posted on February 17, 2025 in League News | comments
“In the first 17 days of the Trump administration, we’ve witnessed nothing short of the weaponization of government against Americans. The callousness of the most recent actions, including the terrorizing of the immi...
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The League of Women Voters of the US Urges Congress to Act
Posted on February 17, 2025 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON — On February 14th, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing strong concern over ...
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Black History Month 2025
Posted on February 17, 2025 in League News | comments
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an annual celebration that originated in the United States and was officially recognized in 1976. This month to honor people of African descent sta...
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The Red Card and Immigrants’ Rights
Posted on February 10, 2025 in League News | comments
Alongside other organizations, League of Women Voters of California is here to offer helpful Immigration Rapid Response Resources called “red cards”. These cards can be lawfully used to help with the fear and uncerta...
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The Rise of Anti-Voter Lawsuits
Posted on February 9, 2025 in League News | comments
Election litigation leading up to and in the aftermath of presidential elections is nothing new. Many Americans distinctly remember the knife’s-edge 2000 election, which resulted in the pivotal United States Supreme Co...
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My Promise to Fight for California’s Democracy
Posted on February 9, 2025 in League News | comments
As I step into the role of Interim Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of California, I feel both at home and aware of how the landscape has shifted. As a lifelong League member, former Board Member, and som...
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Program Planning for 2025-26
Posted on February 4, 2025 in League News | comments
Join the annual Program Planning Meeting Sunday, February 16 at 2:30 to 4:00 PM. This is when we propose education and advocacy priorities for Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville and the California League. Come join us on Z...
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The 2025 Helene Lecar Civic Engagement Program Takes Center Stage
Posted on February 4, 2025 in League News | comments
A diverse group of talented students from Berkeley City College, Berkeley High School, Albany High school, and Emery High were warmly welcomed to the 2025 Helene Lecar Civic Engagement Program (HLCP) – a service-le...
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Albany Weighs the Future of the RISE Commission
Posted on February 4, 2025 in League News | comments
On Tuesday January 21, 2025, the Albany City Council held a regularly scheduled meeting at which the council considered several agenda items, including forming a standing committee on social equity to take the place of t...
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The Democracy Impact of President Trump’s First Week Actions
Posted on February 2, 2025 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON — Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to actions taken by the new administration and the impact they will have on our democrac...
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