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Why We Will Remain the League of ‘WOMEN’ Voters
Posted on January 27, 2025 in League News | comments
Over a century after our founding — and the passage of the 19th amendment that granted many women the right to vote — some people question why the League of Women Voters keeps the word ‘women’ in our name. Why th...
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Does Democracy Work? The American People and Their Institutions
Posted on January 27, 2025 in League News | comments
LECTURE UC BERKELEY ALUMNI HOUSE, Monday, February 3, 4 – 5 pm. Each year, the Martin Meyerson Berkeley Faculty Research Lecture recognizes two UC Berkeley faculty—one in the sciences and one in the arts, humanit...
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The Environmental Concerns Speaker Series
Posted on January 26, 2025 in League News | comments
THE UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONFERENCE On Monday February 10th at 7:30pm Andy Katz, our representative on the EBMUD board, will speak about the 2024 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku, Azerbaijan. The 2024 United...
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The League’s Top Achievements in 2024
Posted on January 21, 2025 in League News | comments
It’s been quite a year. There have been tough moments, no doubt. But as I reflect on the work of the League and our supporters, there is so much to celebrate. I believe that acknowledging all the wins we’ve achieved ...
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LWV-Healthcare Interest Group
Posted on January 20, 2025 in League News | comments
You are invited to join the LWV-Healthcare Interest Group (HCIG) on Tuesday, January 28th at 7 pm. Our guest will be Michelle Famula, who will talk about the community clinic concept as a way of providing efficient, effe...
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Alameda County District Attorney Candidate Forum
Posted on January 20, 2025 in League News | comments
Join us for the Alameda County District Attorney Candidate Forum on Thursday Jan 23, 2025 at 5:00 PM. The candidates running for the Alameda County District Attorney position are the Alameda County Board of Supervisor...
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League of Women Voters Remembers Jimmy Carter
Posted on January 19, 2025 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter: “Jimmy Carter was a man who defined peace and reconciliation. As governor of Georgia and then pr...
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Lunar New Year Celebration on Solano
Posted on January 18, 2025 in League News | comments
8th Annual Lunar New Year Celebration Sunday 2/2/2025 10am – 11:45am Happy Lunar New Year, Year of the Snake. Solano-Peralta Park (across from 7-Eleven) 1559 Solano Avenue Berkeley, CA 94707 FREE There will be two hour...
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Albany HOLIDAY TREE COLLECTION
Posted on January 13, 2025 in League News | comments
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, tinsel, ornaments, nails, ...
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ALBANY MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. DAY OF SERVICE
Posted on January 13, 2025 in League News | comments
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 together local teen-founded non-profits an...
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