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The Next Boycott Project
Posted on March 9, 2025 in League News | comments
During this week, please do not make purchases from these companies. March 7-14 Amazon, Whole Foods and Prime Purchases. This is part of the economic protests which started as a boycott of big corporations that dispens...
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Women of the Civil Rights Movement
Posted on March 9, 2025 in League News | comments
The fight for voting rights has been long and hard-fought, led by courageous women who understand that democracy is strongest when every voice is heard. One notable period of female advocacy and leadership was during the...
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LWVUS Urged the Preservation of Public Access to Federal Data
Posted on March 4, 2025 in League News | comments
LWVUS joined hundreds of organizations to express our concern and strong opposition to the recent incidents in which public data have been selectively removed from federal websites, including the U.S. Census Bureau, Cent...
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Light for our Democracy
Posted on March 3, 2025 in League News | comments
Join us for Light for our Democracy, March 4th, at 6 PM. Democracy is not just a system of government—it’s the power of the people. It begins with us, our voices, and our votes. At a time when democracy is under thre...
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Honoring Black Voices, Advancing Justice
Posted on February 25, 2025 in League News | comments
As we celebrate Black History Month, we invite you to join us for a community visioning session hosted by the Office of the Director of Police Accountability. Wednesday, February 26, 2025 | 6:00 PM – 8:30 PM. This is...
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DEI Blackout Story
Posted on February 24, 2025 in League News | comments
On the last day of Black History Month, civil rights leaders are urging citizens to support a 24 hour economic backout. This blackout is being held to protest companies who are pulling out of Diversity, Equity and Inclus...
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LWV Bay Area League Day 2025
Posted on February 24, 2025 in League News | comments
Regional Government: How Does It Affect You? Saturday, March 8th from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm Register Here How do decisions made by MTC-ABAG affect a local jurisdiction? Save the Date! We will begin with a keynote address a...
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LWVUS Condemns Trump’s Weaponization of Government
Posted on February 17, 2025 in League News | comments
“In the first 17 days of the Trump administration, we’ve witnessed nothing short of the weaponization of government against Americans. The callousness of the most recent actions, including the terrorizing of the immi...
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The League of Women Voters of the US Urges Congress to Act
Posted on February 17, 2025 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON — On February 14th, the League of Women Voters of the United States and League chapters from all 50 states and the District of Columbia sent a letter to congressional leaders expressing strong concern over ...
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Black History Month 2025
Posted on February 17, 2025 in League News | comments
Black History Month, also known as African-American History Month, is an annual celebration that originated in the United States and was officially recognized in 1976. This month to honor people of African descent sta...
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