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Albany’s Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission Proposes Books to Read
Posted on October 16, 2023 in League News | comments
The Albany Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission met on October 3, 2023, to review several topics, such as updates to their work plan, subcommittees and to discuss important future meeting agendas. The meeting ...
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John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
Posted on October 16, 2023 in League News | comments
Every day, the freedom to vote is under attack. Since the Supreme Court decision of Shelby County v. Holder that gutted the Voting Rights Act (VRA), at least twenty-nine states have passed ninety-four laws that make it h...
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Housing Team Reaches Out to Emeryville
Posted on October 10, 2023 in League News | comments
Attention all volunteers! The LWVBAE Housing Team is looking to recruit members from Emeryville to get involved in efforts aimed at California’s housing crisis and equal opportunity to decent, stable, and affordable ho...
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National Voter Registration Day and Albany High Action
Posted on October 10, 2023 in League News | comments
National Voter Registration Day was once again a success! On Tuesday, September 19, 2023, the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville (LWVBAE) celebrated National Voter Registration Day, the country’...
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Chess Club Protests at City Council Meeting
Posted on October 10, 2023 in League News | comments
The October 3rd Berkeley City Council meeting was, uncommonly, highly attended. Community members filed into the audience; some carrying signs with “Trans Lives Matter” and other anti-hate slogans. The meeting starte...
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Environmental Concerns Speaker Series Oct 9 2023
Posted on October 3, 2023 in League News | comments
HOUSING AND THE ENVIRONMENT On Monday October 9, 2023, 7:30 – 9 pm, there was a joint event sponsored by the LWVBAE Environmental Concerns Speaker Series and the Housing Team. It will feature Tim Frank of the Sierr...
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Death vs. Dollars
Posted on October 2, 2023 in League News | comments
Is Our Health an Individual or a Collective Responsibility? Join us on Oct 10, 2023, 12 to 1:00 PM via Zoom. Expert speakers include: Dr. Sarah Rudman, Deputy Health Officer and Infectious Disease and Response Branch Dir...
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Fall Meeting 10-26-2023
Posted on October 2, 2023 in League News | comments
See the video of the 2023 League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, Fall Meeting The Fall Meeting took place 6:30 – 8 PM on October 26th over Zoom. Our featured guests included Alameda County Assessor...
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Support Berkeley Pow Wow
Posted on October 2, 2023 in League News | comments
Look out: It is almost time for the 31st annual Berkeley Indigenous People’s Day Pow Wow & Indian Market! This year it will take place on October 7, from 10 am to 6 pm. It will celebrate Native American foods, arts...
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Albany Policing Commission 9/21
Posted on September 25, 2023 in League News | comments
Albany Policing Commission Approves Work Plan; Seeks Data from Police The third meeting of the Albany Policing Commission was held on September 21st. After the customary roll call and land acknowledgments, Commissioner...
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