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Tacos, Beer, and Ballots: LWVBAE Member Social

Posted on Sep 16, 2026 in

  Join fellow League members for an evening of tacos, beer, and good company. Come meet other LWVBAE members, catch up with familiar faces, and unwind before the GOTV push kicks into gear. Drop by 5 Tacos & B...

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US Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots

Posted on Sep 14, 2026 in

WASHINGTON, DC – In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court on September 14, 2026, left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service (USPS) fr...

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Vote with the League November 2026

Posted on Sep 13, 2026 in

  Recommendations on Ballot Measures & Propositions The League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville has reviewed the local ballot measures coming before voters in the November 3, 2026, General Munic...

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Candidate Forums 2026

Posted on Sep 13, 2026 in

  Berkeley City Council District 1: Monday, September 28, 2026, 7:45 pm Registration Berkeley City Council District 4: Monday, September 28, 2026, 6:30 pm Registration Berkeley City Council District 7: W...

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The Solano Stroll: LWVBAE in the Sunshine!

Posted on Sep 15, 2026 in

September 14th, 2926: Stationed in front of the CVS on Solano Ave., LWVBAE leaders and interns were in full effect, out there to be on hand to educate voters all day at the Solano Stroll on Sunday, September 13, 2026. Vo...

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Albany Rejects Proposed License Plate Reader Contract

Posted on Sep 16, 2026 in

“Do we trust these companies? Do we trust the current federal government to not issue subpoenas? Do we trust these companies to stand up for our rights?" an Albany resident asked during Albany's discussion of a new aut...

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Volunteer for the Upcoming Election

Posted on Sep 07, 2026 in

With local elections just around the corner, giving our community clear and unbiased ballot measure info is more vital than ever. You don’t need to dedicate a huge amount of hours to make a difference–giving even jus...

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Urge Governor Newsom to Sign the California Voting Rights Act of 2026

Posted on Sep 08, 2026 in

URGE GOVERNOR NEWSOM TO SIGN THE CVRA OF 2026 Democracy is under attack. From the recent U.S. Supreme Court Callais decision that severely weakened federal protections against racial vote dilution, to federal efforts t...

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National Voter Registration Day 2026

Posted on Sep 07, 2026 in

Across its fourteen year history, National Voter Registration Day has always been nonpartisan. Registering to vote is about much more than any political parties or candidates. It is about access, opportunity, and making ...

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The 61st Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act

Posted on Aug 18, 2026 in

 Why it is Crucial We Join Together to Protect Our Democracy “Any time someone proposes a new step between a person and their ballot, that is our signal to look closer... History gives us a consistent answer. The peo...

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Ballot Initiatives

Posted on Aug 20, 2026 in

PROPOSITIONS 4, 5, AND 39 Proposition 4 California Fair Elections Act (2026) In February 2026, the League of Women Voters of California, California Clean Money Action Fund, and California Common Cause offic...

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voting rights groups are rethinking voter engagement

Posted on Aug 09, 2026 in

As election laws evolve and misinformation continues to cloud the political landscape, voting rights organizations are rethinking how they engage voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. The shift comes as advocate...

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Why Elections need Non-Partisan Observers

Posted on Aug 16, 2026 in

Election observers are people who observe various steps in the election process. In doing so, members of the public can provide independent verification of election results’ accuracy and counter attempts to discr...

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