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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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Adena Ishii is Mayor
Posted on December 16, 2024 in League News | comments
Adena Ishii, a former president of the League of Women Voters Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville, was recently elected Mayor of Berkeley. Adena has been involved with the League since 2010. In 2014, she was honored with the Sp...
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Use Nonviolent Means
Posted on December 9, 2024 in League News | comments
USE NONVIOLENT MEANS The deluge of anger toward United Healthcare and private health insurance in general over the last six days has been astonishing, in that it has come from people of all political persuasions. As News...
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Holiday Hors D’oeuvres
Posted on December 3, 2024 in League News | comments
League members and supporters, save the date for Holiday Hors D’oeuvres and a short Fall Meeting from 6 to 8 PM, December 19th. Volunteers and interns worked diligently to make much appreciated contributions over t...
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Giving Today!
Posted on December 3, 2024 in League News | comments
Thank you so much for your ongoing support and dedication to our League! If you are able to go the extra mile for local civic education and action, please consider donating to the League today. As an update, this seaso...
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League of Women Voters Statement on 2024 Election Results
Posted on November 25, 2024 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters of the United States president Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart released the following statement on the 2024 election results: “The 2024 election underscores the dedication o...
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LWVBAE Presented With Global Citizen Award
Posted on November 25, 2024 in League News | comments
The League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville (LWVBAE) is pleased to announce that we have received the Global Citizen Award for Democracy from the East Bay Chapter of the United Nations Association. This ...
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Follow up Fundraising 2024
Posted on November 25, 2024 in League News | comments
November 2024 Thank you so much for your ongoing support and dedication to our League! If you are able to go the extra mile for local civic education and action, please consider donating to the League today. As an upda...
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Indigenous People’s Month
Posted on November 18, 2024 in League News | comments
Indigenous People’s Month or Native American Heritage Month is celebrated during the month of November and honors the achievements, culture and history of Native American and Indigenous people in the United States. It ...
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Automated License Plate Reader Update
Posted on November 18, 2024 in League News | comments
The Police Accountability Board (PAB) held their regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday the 13th of November. This meeting focused on a report about Automated License Plate Readers, a public comment made by Sheri Prud-...
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