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The Electoral College
Posted on July 1, 2024 in League News | comments
This is a series of four informative articles on the Electoral College written by Alex Li of the League of Women Voters Berkeley Albany Emeryville. All articles are linked here. Every four years, Americans across the cou...
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Berkeley’s Police Accountability Board 6-26-24
Posted on July 1, 2024 in League News | comments
The Berkeley Police Accountability Board (PAB) gathered on June 26, 2024 for a brief meeting. One main portion of the meeting was a report from Berkeley Police Department’s Deputy Chief Jen Tate. Tate announced that th...
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League Youth Council Members & Rally About the Exclusion of Jewish and Black Jurors
Posted on June 25, 2024 in League News | comments
In response to a League of Women Voters of Alameda County Council (ACC) request, LWVBAE Albany Youth Council representatives attended a rally on Tuesday, June 8th at 10 AM at the Alameda County Courthouse. Along with oth...
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Preparing for the 2024 Presidential Election with LWV’s Chief Counsel
Posted on June 24, 2024 in League News | comments
Fighting for pro-voter laws is an essential part of defending our democracy. With voter suppression efforts on the rise, lawyers at organizations like the League are working across all 50 states to protect our rights and...
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The Albany Policing Commission 6-20-24
Posted on June 24, 2024 in League News | comments
The Albany Policing Commission held its monthly meeting on June 20, 2024. June’s meeting commenced with the regular roll call and acknowledgment of the city’s founding on Ohlone land. The meeting swiftly moved to an ...
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Annual Meeting 24 Report
Posted on June 23, 2024 in League News | comments
On June 13, 2024, the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville (LWVBAE) held its Annual Meeting, featuring an inspiring and informative talk by the remarkable Anat Shenker-Osorio. Shenker-Osorio is an a...
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Juneteenth with Our League
Posted on June 17, 2024 in League News | comments
The annual Juneteenth festival in Berkeley was an outstanding success this Sunday! It was a beautiful day that brought together numerous families and individuals for a joyous celebration. The streets were alive with food...
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Albany Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission Discussion
Posted on June 17, 2024 in League News | comments
The Albany Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission (RISE) led a brief productive meeting on June 4th. It was mentioned that evening that the Albany Racial Equity Survey was put on hold due to concerns that the Ci...
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The Healthcare Team Does Coffee Hour
Posted on June 17, 2024 in League News | comments
Coffee Hour with a Healthcare Twist. Tuesday, June 25 at 5pm. JOIN HERE The Healthcare Team’s mission is to educate LWVBAE members on approaches to healthcare reform. In place of our monthly Team meeting, we will join ...
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Pride Month Celebration
Posted on June 15, 2024 in League News | comments
June is Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender/Transexual, Queer, Intersex, and Asexual/Allies+ (LGBTQIA+) Pride Month! The rainbow is used a symbol of LGBTQIA+ pride and LGBTQIA+ social movements, as its many colors reflec...
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