League of Women Voters ^®
of California

Francis Ellen Watkins Harper was a renowned African American teacher, lecturer, poet, and novelist who was a crucial figure in the Women's Suffrage Movement. She was born in Baltimore in 1825 and became the first woman to be published in the United States in 1845. In the same year, she moved to Ohio, where she started her career as a teacher.

California’s 2020 Local Redistricting Cycle: Lessons Learned and Future Reforms
With the 2020 local redistricting cycle concluded, this report takes a step back to evaluate the effectiveness of the FAIR MAPS Act and related Independent Redistricting Commission reforms at encouraging meaningful public participation and promoting the adoption of maps that better reflect and empower a jurisdiction’s diverse communities.

Two years ago today, we all witnessed the insurrection attempt at the Capitol, as anti-democracy forces attempted to circumvent the will of the people and take over the U.S. government. It is a day none of us will forget.

Read the highlights of our hard-earned victories, some lamentable delays, and a preview of our goals for next year.