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Light for our Democracy
Posted on March 3, 2025 in League News | comments
Join us for Light for our Democracy, March 4th, at 6 PM. Democracy is not just a system of government—it’s the power of the people. It begins with us, our voices, and our votes. At a time when democracy is under thre...
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Honoring Black Voices, Advancing Justice
Posted on February 25, 2025 in League News | comments
As we celebrate Black History Month, we invite you to join us for a community visioning session hosted by the Office of the Director of Police Accountability. Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. This is...
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DEI Blackout Story
Posted on February 24, 2025 in League News | comments
On the last day of Black History Month, civil rights leaders are urging citizens to support a 24 hour economic backout. This blackout is being held to protest companies who are pulling out of Diversity, Equity and Inclus...
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LWV Bay Area League Day 2025
Posted on February 24, 2025 in League News | comments
Regional Government: How Does It Affect You? Saturday, March 8th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Register Here How do decisions made by MTC-ABAG affect a local jurisdiction? Save the Date! We will begin with a keynote address a...
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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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