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Native American Heritage Month
Posted on November 14, 2023 in League News | comments
How the world sees you depends on who tells your story. The very history of the millions of people who have lived on these continents have been written by people foreign to them. The continents themselves were named for ...
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Berkeley’s New Mental Health Crisis Response
Posted on November 12, 2023 in League News | comments
Berkeley’s Specialized Care Unit offers non-police help for mental health and substance use crises, promoting outreach and dialogue. Call (510) 948-0075. Berkeley residents facing mental health or substance use cri...
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About United Against Hate Week – Nov 12 to 18, 2023
Posted on November 11, 2023 in League News | comments
What is the difference between a Hate Crime and a Hate Incident? First, for a historical perspective, read Barack Obama’s speech on the enactment of the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd, Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act of...
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Albany’s Racial Inclusivity & Social Equity Commission Reviews Plans to Address Racism
Posted on November 10, 2023 in League News | comments
The Albany Racial Inclusivity and Social Equity Commission met on November 7th to discuss many topics such as updates to their work plan, subcommittees, possible presentations, and future agenda topics. There was also a ...
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Environmental Concerns Speaker Series Nov 13 2023
Posted on November 9, 2023 in League News | comments
Monday November 13. 2023, 7:30 – 9 pm CLIMATE SMART AGRICULTURE MARY O’KICI, LWVCA, WILL DISCUSS THE 2023 FARM BILL. The League of Wome...
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Albany Climate Action Committee Updates the Community
Posted on November 6, 2023 in League News | comments
The City of Albany Climate Action Committee met on October 18th, 2023 to discuss matters related to new updates for a number of programs. The next meeting will be held on November 15th, 2023. The Budgeting Process: Along...
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Participate in United Against Hate Week!
Posted on November 6, 2023 in League News | comments
United Against Hate Week (November 12-18) is quickly approaching! If you are looking for a way to show support or participate in any events, The League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville’s Diversity...
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League of Women Voters Statement on Violence in Israel and Gaza
Posted on October 30, 2023 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON – The League of Women Voters of the United States issued the following statement on the violence in Israel and Gaza: “The League of Women Voters stands in solidarity with the Israeli and Palestinian people...
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Renew Membership and Donate. It’s Time.
Posted on October 30, 2023 in League News | comments
Now is the time to renew your membership in the League. Without your help we cannot supply weekly information on local events that give you the information critical to civic action and voting. Without your help we cannot...
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Protect Climate-Smart Agriculture Programs in the Farm Bill
Posted on October 23, 2023 in League News | comments
When this action alert is active: October 12, 2023 to October 31, 2023 The League of Women Voters of the United States has joined nearly 650 other organizations in a letter to congressional agriculture committee leadersh...
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