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The Holidays that bring lights to us on the darkest days. Thank you for supporting us, for being members, and volunteering. Without you we could not exist. Happy New Year!...
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As many of you know, we’re entering the annual membership renewal and giving season. Your ongoing commitment with the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville (LWVBAE) allows us to be an inspiring force f...
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REPORT ON COP30 IN BELEM, BRAZIL THE UNITED NATIONS CLIMATE CONFERENCE Dr. Robin Tokmakian represents the LWVUS as a member of the Observer Corps to the United Nations with an emphasis on Climate issues, be...
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HEALTH EQUITY AND REPRODUCTIVE JUSTICE We were happy to feature an exceptional, educational panel for the fall meeting that focused on health equity and reproductive justice. The two illustrious speakers who present...
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DEMOCRACY WORKS Read about the Activities and Achievements of California's League of Women Voters. Lorrel Plimier, Co-President, on a first vote cast and the upcoming elections 2026. Helen Hutchison, Interim E...
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Unite and Rise 8.5 Video Series Washington, D.C. – In its commitment to encourage civic action, the League of Women Voters (LWV) has launched its Unite and Rise 8.5 YouTube video series with three episodes. Hosted...
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Administration Updates In response to a comment period initiated by the Social Security Administration (SSA), Leagues urged SSA to reject a proposal to modify its routines to share SSA data ...
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Urge Governor Newsom to Grant Clemency for All Death Sentences Governor Gavin Newsom has less than 13 months left in office, and during this time he has the opportunity to make a meaningful decision for justice and huma...
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The Berkeley City Council held a special meeting on November 18th, 2025, with the agenda containing a single item: the annual Police Accountability Board (PAB) report. This report was comprehensive, being presented b...
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On April 17, 2025, LWV CEO Celina Stewart and President Dianna Wynn released the following statement: “From the flagrant disregard for congressional authority and governmental checks and balances to de...
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Freshman year is a big deal. It is the start of high school, the year teenagehood starts to feel like teenagehood. It is also the year that students at my high school – Albany High – take health class. In addition to...
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Every ballot tells a story of land, survival, and sovereignty. For many Native communities, voting is closely tied to issues of self-determination and the protection of future generations. This significance can va...
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