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LWVUS Mourns the passing of Rev. Jesse Jackson
Posted on March 2, 2026 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON, DC — The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement honoring the life and legacy of Rev. Jesse Jackson: “The League of Women Voters of the United States mourns the pass...
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Eliminating the Vote
Posted on March 2, 2026 in League News | comments
THE SAVE ACT MOVES TO THE SENATE Congress is moving the SAVE Act suite of bills, which would disenfranchise millions of eligible Americans from registering to vote. This time, they’ve added provisions that would also m...
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Where It Comes From, Where It Goes: A Refresher on California Surface Water
Posted on February 23, 2026 in League News | comments
JOIN HERE: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86132834544 We will hear from Jane Wagner-Tyack, Program Co-Director and Legislative Consultant for Water (League of Women Voters of CA). Jane will be filling us in on the fascinati...
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Tour of the ‘Black Spaces’ Exhibit with a Discussion Including CA Reparations
Posted on February 22, 2026 in League News | comments
February 28, 2026, Oakland Museum of California. 1000 Oak St. Oakland, CA. 1:00 pm – 1st Tour of ‘Black Spaces: Reclaim and Remain‘ exhibit. 2 – 3:00 pm – Panel Discussion followed by Q &...
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A History of Immigration Law
Posted on February 22, 2026 in League News | comments
The Historical Roots of Today’s Immigration Debates. In person, March 3, 6-7:30 pm. Edith Stone Room Albany Library, 1249 Marin Ave. Albany CA. Since the earliest days of the U.S., immigration and citizenship law has r...
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Mayor Adena Ishii and Police Accountability
Posted on February 17, 2026 in League News | comments
On Monday, February 9, 2026, the Berkeley City Council voted 8 in favor, with Councilmember Rashi Kesarwani being absent, in a closed session meeting to dismiss the Director of Police Accountability (DPA), Hansel Aguilar...
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Lunar New Year 2026 in Albany
Posted on February 17, 2026 in League News | comments
Albany joins a variety of communities across the globe as they all prepare to celebrate the Lunar New Year this Tuesday, February 17th. Lunar New Year is the holiday that marks the beginning of a new year on lunisolar ca...
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League of Women Voters Condemns President Trump’s Call to “Nationalize” Elections
Posted on February 16, 2026 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON, DC — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s call to “Nationalize” elections: “President Trump’s continued rhetoric is a calculated effort to dis...
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Black History Month 2026 – Museum of the African Diaspora
Posted on February 16, 2026 in League News | comments
In recognition of Black History Month this year, we have chosen to spotlight the Museum of the African Diaspora, a San Francisco institution that supports contemporary art and culture from across the African diaspora. Mo...
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Albany Climate Action Committee Report
Posted on February 9, 2026 in League News | comments
The City of Albany held a Climate Action Committee (CAC) meeting on January 21. The meeting commenced with a Lisjan land acknowledgment and transitioned to public comment. The first comment was delivered by Nick Peterson...
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