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LWV Voting Rights Activists Arrested at White House

Voting Rights Activists Arrested at White House

Submitted by Diablo Valley in November 2021.

News

Hundreds of voting rights activists escalated demands for the White House to act on voting rights today, in an action that resulted in the arrests of some 200 participants, including three LWV national board members and 10 other League members.

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Voter Services News - October 2021

Yard signs, Your Vote Matters and Get the Facts Before You Vote

Submitted by Diablo Valley in October 2021.

News

by Shawn Gilbert (LWVDV Vice-President and School Voter Engagement Chair) and Martha Goralka (LWVDV Voter Services)

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Appreciating Gwen Watson! LWVDV Leadership and Community Contributions

Gwen Watson

Submitted by Diablo Valley in October 2021.

Member's Spotlight

LWVDV congratulates Gwen Watson for being recogized for her work as co-founder of The Winter Nights program for unhoused families. Gwen was recenty recognized when the program won an award and donation for its continued community work. 

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President’s Letter November 2021

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in October 2021.

Blog Post

This year, in response to the challenges of Covid-19, our League gave special attention to social safety net issues, like the allocation of Measure X funds, while maintaining and strengthening our community educational work and voter services programs. The Board also updated and streamlined our business practices.

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Walnut Creek City Council Observer Reports

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in October 2021.

News

This is the compilation of the reports from members observing the Walnut Creek City Council meetings, in reverse chronological order.

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Voter Services News - September 2021

Voter Registration at Anticoh Library

Submitted by Diablo Valley in September 2021.

News

A big THANK YOU to each of the League members who helped register voters in September.

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President’s Letter October 2021

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in September 2021.

Blog Post

The past two months as Monthly President were rewarding. The Board and Leadership team has been supportive and helpful. I learned a lot -- including about levels of LWV and how they function. The team of Melanie Speir, Anne Granlund, and Peggy Huston will be Monthly President for October and November.

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Get Interested, Get Going, Get Involved!

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in September 2021.

Blog Post

There are lots of opportunities for you to get involved in our League! Look for a job that interests you, find out more about what it would involve from the contact person, and get started in making a difference.

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Get out the vote for the CA Recall Election!

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in August 2021.

News

The California Governor Recall Election will be held on September 14, 2021. Vote early! Help us to get out the vote!

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President’s Letter September 2021

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in August 2021.

Blog Post

On our plate right now is the California Governor Recall Election. LWVC, the state League, has developed information that the LWVDV is using to educate voters on this important election. Please return your ballot or vote in person by September 14!

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