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July 2018 LWVUS, LWVC & LWVBAE: Renewed Emphasis on Racial and other Diversity
Posted on August 3, 2018 in League News | comments
On Sunday, The New York Times ran an op-ed titled, How the Suffrage Movement Betrayed Black Women. The League is not mentioned by name in this piece, but we should have been. Our founders and early leaders were not inclu...
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School Violence and the Community Response: Does it include Policing?
Posted on August 3, 2018 in League News | comments
The new Federal Commission on School Safety, formed March 2018 as a response to the recent deadly school violence, held its first public meeting on June 6th. Called the Federal Commission on School Safety Listening Ses...
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Census Question on Citizenship–Deadline Aug. 7 for Comments
Posted on August 2, 2018 in League News | comments
Comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce regarding the inclusion of a citizenship question are due by 11:59 PM Eastern on Tuesday August 7th. League members should use the LWVUS action alert to submit comments as indi...
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Days Ticking Down to Elections & 19 or 20 Ballot Measures to cover!
Posted on August 2, 2018 in League News | comments
The days are ticking down to the November election. Nationally, those who vote will determine which political party controls the House and Senate. In California, voters will be selecting a new Governor. Regionally, we&...
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Election Work Sessions Tonight, Tues; Wed & Thurs at League Office 6-9 pm
Posted on July 31, 2018 in League News | comments
For three evenings this week, we’ll work together on making plans and signing up for election-related jobs. Come when you can for as long as you are able. We need all hands to make good on our central tasks of re...
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League-supported Measures Win Big in June 5, 2018 Election
Posted on July 31, 2018 in League News | comments
Low income housing, environmental funding and transportation were big winners in the June election–all but one of the votes followed League recommendations. The Emeryville Housing Bond enabling $50 Million for low ...
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Moderator Training Aug 10
Posted on July 31, 2018 in League News | comments
Dear League Leaders, Are any of you interested in attending this Moderator Training that the LWV Oakland is holding on August 10th? This is a free training that will give you the skills to moderate our League forums. If ...
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League Members Say Voter Reg First Priority
Posted on July 27, 2018 in League News | comments
We recently sent you our 2018 Survey, and asked for your input on both the state of our democracy and some of the League’s major priorities. If you took the time to answer our survey, thank you! Thousands of League sup...
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renewable sources bill passes the Utilities and Energy Committee
Posted on July 6, 2018 in League News | comments
122 supporters returned to the State Capitol July 3 for the Assembly’s Utilities and Energy Committee Hearing for SB100 to quicken the pace to 100% electricity from renewable sources of energy by 2045. Thanks to recent...
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Whirlwind June – Prop 13 Reform, Climate, & Voter Registration
Posted on July 1, 2018 in League News | comments
A whirlwind of activist energy was unleashed in June as the Prop. 13 Reform Team gathered the most signatures of all local Leagues in the state on behalf of the ballot measure “Schools and Communities First!” Besides...
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