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Thank You Donors
Posted on January 7, 2025 in League News | comments
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 January 6, 2025 in League News | comments
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 Ab...
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LWVC Appoints Helen Hutchison as Interim Executive Director
Posted on January 5, 2025 in League News | comments
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, will guid...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast
Posted on January 5, 2025 in League News | comments
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 comm...
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League of Women Voters California Fall/Winter Newsletter 2024
Posted on December 31, 2024 in League News | comments
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 December 30, 2024 in League News | comments
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 d...
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Albany Climate Action Committee Dec. 18 2024
Posted on December 30, 2024 in League News | comments
The Albany Climate Action Committee held an informative meeting on sustainable transportation and related infrastructure on Wednesday, December 18th. The main topics of this meeting included strategies to support the ins...
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Reduce Holiday Tree Waste – Berkeley
Posted on December 22, 2024 in League News | comments
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 chemi...
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President Biden And The Equal Rights Amendment
Posted on December 22, 2024 in League News | comments
LWVUS and More than 140 Diverse Nonprofits Call on President Biden to Act for Publication of the Equal Rights Amendment. The League of Women Voters of the United States and more than 140 nonprofit organizat...
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The RISE Commission Revises Equity Statement and More
Posted on December 17, 2024 in League News | comments
The Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission (RISE) of Albany met on December 3rd, 2024. They covered equity statement revisions, updates on subcommittees, and future agenda items. A significant part of the meetin...
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