Debuted Documentary and discussion addressed the human costs of the misdemeanor system, consistent role in upholding racism from the Civil War through today, and the data-driven solutions and alternatives.

Celebrating the League's 101st Birthday with love

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Join us June 7-13 for events and League business!

Help us pass the Racial Justice Act for All!

Invocation of the 25th Amendment needed now.

LWV Statement on Trump supporter terrorist attacks

Find out how we helped voters across California!

Check out our newest newsletter chocked full of success stories about election outreach

This was a year like no other.
We ended the 2019 legislative session and began 2020 with great optimism and hope, a robust economy, and ambitious goals. The Governor’s January budget forecast projected a $5.6 billion surplus and a record-breaking $220 billion state budget. We had big plans to address the housing crisis and advocate for investments in green technology. But you know what happened next.

California immigrant populations are essential to our local economy, and they deserve to be included in the census count

Don't miss a chance to contact your legislators on the issues you care about!

Our post-election statement for California

New application deadline - November 15, 2020!

Get ready to vote on 12 statewide ballot measures November 3! English & Spanish!

Help Californians vote with confidence on Election Day using our unbiased online voter guide, Voter's Edge.

We can help you decide how to vote on the November ballot measures. After comprehensive analysis, we offer these trusted recommendations.

Dispel vote by mail myths, share the facts

Learn more about the local candidates who impact your criminal justice system with Elect Justice CA.

Get the facts before you vote using votersedge.org

A historic, first-of-its-kind law in the State, the California Racial Justice Act prohibits the use of race, ethnicity, or national origin in sentencing and convictions

Our statement on the passing of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg

Outreach help on voting changes due to COVID-19 for Local Leagues

Get ready to vote on 12 statewide ballot measures November 3!

For the new and busy voter, check out our Easy Voter Guide and get help understanding the ballot measures in plain language.

The Fight for Democracy

California is the first state to extend redistricting deadlines due to the Census Bureau delay.