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Gun Violence in the Schools? Catching Early Warning Signs Would Help
Posted on March 26, 2018 in League News | comments
Assembly Bill 2497, the School Gun Violence Prevention Act, was introduced recently by Assembly Member Jim Cooper (D-Elk Grove) and is active in a committee. It would fund additional resources at middle and high scho...
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Leaguers Marched in Richmond & Oakland: Photos & Notes
Posted on March 26, 2018 in League News | comments
President Adena Ishii reports: Four different local Leagues attended the March for our Lives Oakland Rally at Frank Ogawa Plaza in Oakland. We registered people to vote, answered questions about the League, and marched i...
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Climate Change and Labor: Challenges and Opportunities Report
Posted on March 20, 2018 in League News | comments
Union members and climate activists gathered for a discussion on Climate Change and Labor: Challenges and Opportunities March 12 at the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) Local 34 abutting AT&T Park i...
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Assembly Dist 15 Candidate Forum Video
Posted on March 20, 2018 in League News | comments
An Assembly District 15 Candidate Forum was held on April 5, at the North Oakland Senior Center, by the Leagues of Women Voters of Oakland and Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville and the Coalition for Police Accountability....
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N. Berk. BART Housing Meeting Report
Posted on March 20, 2018 in League News | comments
The March 15 meeting was organized by Berkeley’s Mayor Jesse Arreguin, District 1 Councilmember Linda Maio, and BART Director Rebecca Salzman. It was called in general as a response to Berkeley’s well-documented hous...
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The League Needs You !
Posted on March 19, 2018 in League News | comments
Join the League of Women Voters because you care about your community and you care about democracy. Here are some ways you can help the League do its work. More Permanent Work with the League: Whether you are ready ...
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Call for Volunteers, Trainees for 2018-19 Jobs
Posted on March 18, 2018 in League News | comments
Been meaning to start working with the League and get more involved? We are waging campaigns you can join right now: Register high school voters Get our Prop 13 Reform measure on the Nov 2018 ballot Campaign to pass Le...
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Apply Now to Attend LWVUS Convention June 28 – July 1 2018 in Chicago
Posted on March 17, 2018 in League News | comments
Do you want to attend the national League Convention in Chicago as a Delegate for LWVBAE? Do you want to request funding to attend convention? Below you will find links to apply and to request funding. In the application...
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League Board and Other Jobs for July 2018-June 2019 Still Available
Posted on March 16, 2018 in League News | comments
We invite you to apply to join the Board of the League for July 2018 to June 2019 and to apply for off-Board positions starting now or in the summer. Two Elective Board Positions still open. League members and potential ...
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Schools & Communities First! Sign Our Petition.
Posted on March 16, 2018 in League News | comments
Californians deserve world class schools and universities; quality healthcare, safe neighborhoods, and affordable homes. That is what our taxes should pay for. It’s past time to close this loophole and stop letting b...
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