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Santa Cruz recycling ready to go
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The realities of plastic recycling have finally hit home. Learn what this means to us locally at the Santa Cruz recycling facility and see what happens to our waste first-hand.

UCSC Professor Heather Bullock speaking with visual images
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Deepening economic inequality and its consequences throughout society was the focus of a talk by UC Santa Cruz Professor Heather Bullock on February 9, 2019 at the Resource Center for Nonviolence.

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Becoming educated about child sex trafficking, learning to recognize it, and taking action were the key points emphasized at the League’s October 2018 program, co-sponsored with the American Association of University Women.

LWV Santa Cruz County board members photo from June 2018
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In June 2018 the County adopted Vision Santa Cruz County--A Strategic Plan. Many of the issues addressed by the County's Strategic Plan have been the subject of past meetings sponsored by our local League.

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Election certification is a critical part of the electoral process; it’s what confirms that election results are true and accurate, maintaining the integrity of our election system. This blog explains how states take every ballot and tally them all to certify an election.

Advocacy Wrap-Up 2026
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In 2026, amid escalating threats to voting rights and democracy, the LWVC fought back through legislation, litigation, local support, and ballot measure advocacy.

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From the primaries through the midterm election on November 3, Leagues turned out in full force to empower voters and defend democracy. In advance of our full election impact report, coming this winter, here are a few stats showcasing League members' and supporters' valuable work from January 1 to November 3, 2026. 

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Op-ed published by The New York Times