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Berkeley Municipal Code for Biased Discrimination Calls to Police
Posted on January 16, 2023 in League News | comments
Berkeley City Council passed an Ordinance on November 3, 2022 which prohibits discriminatory reports to law enforcement. Quote from Chapter 13.09.020 (a) and (b): a. It shall be unlawful to knowingly make a false or fr...
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11 Ways the League Protected Democracy in 2022
Posted on January 8, 2023 in League News | comments
1. Protected 17.7 Million Voters with Legal Action. 2. Shared Voting Resources with 23+ Million People. 3. Demanded Sex and Gender Equity. 4. Implemented Fair Congressional Map. 5. Wrote Our Representatives . 6. Register...
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Rain, Wind, and Safety
Posted on January 8, 2023 in League News | comments
After a long absence, the rains are back! And we welcome them and the water saving snow pack. But precautions are needed with the violence of these returns. Read an excellent notice from the City of Berkeley. The highlig...
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Martin Luther King Jr. Annual Breakfast 2023
Posted on January 2, 2023 in League News | comments
Monday, January 16, 2023, 9 am – 10:30 am Click here to register for the virtual event. United for Gender Equality is the theme for this year’s Annual Breakfast. Please join us for our 12th annual community (virtual)...
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Environmental Concerns Speaker Series 2022
Posted on December 27, 2022 in League News | comments
Here are all episodes of this year’s series. February 14 March 14 April 11 May 9 September 12 October 10 November 14...
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Language Access is Key to Voting Rights
Posted on December 19, 2022 in League News | comments
The midterm election has come and gone, but voting rights are still top of mind, especially for pro-democracy groups like the League. Even though not everyone thinks about voting rights in the same terms, it’s safe to ...
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Allegations Against Downtown Task Force and Bike Patrol
Posted on December 19, 2022 in League News | comments
Berkeley’s Police Accountability Board PAB will be one of two groups working to fact find and resolve the recent allegations against the Berkeley Downtown Task Force and Bike Patrol. Its newly formed subcommittee is ca...
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Cocktail Hour
Posted on December 19, 2022 in League News | comments
Join us for virtual cocktails! Wednesday, Dec. 21, 5:00 – 6:00pm. Meet League members, learn about the League’s political priorities, discuss League activities, and think about where you might want to fit in.Join us ...
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January 6th Remembrance & Action Sundown Vigil
Posted on December 16, 2022 in League News | comments
When: Friday, January 6th 5:30-6:30pm Where: Register online via Zoom You are invited to join the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville – and Leagues throughout California – for an evening to...
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Buy Local
Posted on December 13, 2022 in League News | comments
Telegraph Ave Holiday Street Fair Saturdays and Sundays December 23rd & 24th. Between Dwight and Bancroft. Over 200 vendors, handmade gifts, live music and fun for all. Fourth Street Holidays Ber...
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