Diablo Valley

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Women at event booth registering voters

We take voter registration to where things are happening!

People line up to register to vote at the LWV Diablo Valley booth at Women's March.
speakers with slides on screen at healthcare event

We educate ourselves and others about issues like healthcare reform!

Healthcare for All and LWV Diablo Valley speakers present the film "Now Is the Time"
League members holding posters at May Day 2018 event

We fight against discrimination in our communities!

Our members participate in events like this one supporting immigrant housing and services.
Two women working on computer in office

Volunteers working on Voter's Edge

Volunteers find that getting voter information onto Voter's Edge is fun!

Diablo Valley

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization encouraging informed and active participation in government. The League never endorses or opposes candidates or political parties. We influence public policy through education and advocacy. We invite men and women to join us!

Live Candidate Forums for Fall 2018

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This is the list of live candidate forums that LWV Diablo Valley is involved in for this election season, along with some that are presented by other organizations. We will be adding and updating, so check back for details.

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Fall 2018 Election Season Activities

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The League is going to be very active this fall, with voter registration, candidate roundtables, Pros & Cons of ballot issues, adding content to Voters Edge California, and more! Here are some ideas for when and how you can be involved.

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Voter Service 101 -- September 6 at Concord Library

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in September 2018.

Event Date: 
Sep 6 2018 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Concord Public Library

Our September 6 meeting will be at the Concord Library from 6 pm to 8 pm. Light snacks, voter registration training, overview of VotersEdge.org and Pros and Cons presentations. Bring your calendar, to sign up for volunteer opportunities!

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Our first Pros & Cons of Ballot Measures presentation of the season!

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in September 2018.

Event Date: 
Sep 22 2018 - 3:00pm
Event location: 

Arts & Crafts Room, Lafayette Community Center

Two very experienced Pros & Cons presenters, Kay James and Janet Thomas, will demonstrate how a Pros & Cons presentation is conducted, including a brief training for participants for this election season. In addition, we will offer a quick orientation to the online voter information site, Voter's Edge.

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A League Member's Letter on "Dark Money"

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in July 2018.

Blog Post

A letter to the San Francisco Chronicle
Note: This letter was sent in response to the article in the Sunday Insight section that discussed recent IRS action that will eliminate reporting requirements for "dark money" donated to certain nonprofits, as well as a new film, "Dark Money", premiering in the Bay Area.

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Join Us and Be Part of the Solution!

We want you to join the League of Women Voters. Everyone is welcome!

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Your support goes directly to the League's work to protect and defend our democracy. Together we ensure our elections are free, fair and accessible; protect our environment; and reduce the influence of money in our elections.

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