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Urge Governor Newsom to End the Death Penalty
Posted on July 20, 2026 in League News | comments
Governor Gavin Newsom’s term is approaching its end. During this remaining time in office, he has the power to do something truly historic for justice and human dignity: commute every death sentence in California. The ...
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Good Trouble Reflection
Posted on July 20, 2026 in League News | comments
On July 17th at 4pm, a small but mighty group of roughly 25 people gathered on Buchanan Street and San Pablo Avenue in Albany, California. The date of this peaceful protest marked the sixth anniversary of Civil Rights le...
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LWV Denounces Trump’s False Claims About Election Security
Posted on July 20, 2026 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart following President Donald Trump’s address to the nation Thursday evening July, 17: “The League of Women Voters strongl...
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Voting Rights Day of Action – Berkeley
Posted on July 20, 2026 in League News | comments
Town Hall – Hosted by League of Women Voters (LWV) Saturday, August 8, 10am -12pm UC Berkeley Student Union: Martin Luther King Jr. Building 2495 Bancroft Way, E. Paulsey Ballroom Berkeley. Join the League of Women...
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LWVUS Convention 2026 Report
Posted on July 13, 2026 in League News | comments
The biennial convention of the League of Women Voters of the United States (LWVUS) took place in Columbus OH from June 26 to June 28, 2026. Delegates from 49 states and the District of Columbia attended the convention,...
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Berkeley Residents Oppose Surveillance Expansion
Posted on July 12, 2026 in League News | comments
The Berkeley City Council held its bimonthly meeting on June 30, 2026, with topics concerning the residents’ opinions about the use of new surveillance technology, including Flock cameras and other security tools. Most...
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Trump’s Removal of Election Assistance Commissioners
Posted on July 12, 2026 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON, DC — The League of Women Voters issued the following statement from CEO Celina Stewart in response to President Trump’s removal of the serving commissioners of the bipartisan US Election Assistance Co...
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Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump-Vance Voter Purge Database
Posted on July 7, 2026 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON, DC – A Trump-Vance administration attempt to unlawfully meddle in elections was struck down today, as a federal judge ordered the administration to end and disentangle a massive government database that con...
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Supreme Court Strikes Down Key Campaign Finance Provision
Posted on July 7, 2026 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON, DC — On June 30 2026, in a 6-3 ruling, the US Supreme Court issued yet another troubling decision that will open the door to the corrupting influence of more big money in our political system. This case was...
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Birthright Citizenship Ruling Is a Critical Win – But
Posted on July 6, 2026 in League News | comments
WASHINGTON, DC — The League of Women Voters of the United States on July First 2026 issued an urgent call to action following the Supreme Court 6-3 ruling on Trump v. Barbara, upholding birthright citizenship under the...
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