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Election Protection in Shasta County

Dora in Shasta County Elections, polling place

Submitted by California in December 2023.

News

Learn how the LWVC helped Make Democracy Work by supporting the Special Election in Shasta County

LWVC Board Member Alejandra Ramirez-Zarate Testifies in Assembly Elections Committee

Submitted by California in December 2023.

Testimony

On November 16, 2023, Alejandra Ramirez-Zarate, LWVC Board Member, testified in the Assembly Committee on Elections about the voter participation gap and community engagement. Watch the recording here.

Submitted by California in December 2023.

News

The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund (LWVCEF) is thrilled to announce an upgrade to its voter empowerment tools.

LWVC partners pose in front of CA Capitol Bldg

Submitted by California in December 2023.

News

2023 marked yet another exciting and dynamic year for the LWVC, leading many important efforts, arm in arm with our statewide and community partners.

Submitted by California in October 2023.

News

You are passionate about the work we all do and we need you to raise your hand and be a part of it! The LWVC currently has openings on two committees and we are seeking applicants to join us in empowering voters, defending democracy, and creating a more equitable future for all Californians! Read more to find out if you are the right fit for one of these openings!

Estate Planning and Your Legacy, Free Webinar October 20, 2023 at 11am on Zoom

Submitted by California in September 2023.

News

October 16-22 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week. At the LWVC, we value how planned giving can remove uncertainty for you and your loved ones. We want to simplify this process and are thrilled to partner with Brio Financial Group to offer this free webinar on estate planning and legacy building. Join the LWVC and Brio Financial Group on October 20 from 11am-12pm for an informative webinar on planned giving options and processes. We hope you will join us!

Celebrating Black History Month: Fannie Lou Hamer, Pioneers in the Black Suffrage Movement

Submitted by California in February 2023.

Public Statement

Fannie Lou Hamer was an African American civil rights activist and leader in the civil rights movement. She was born October 6, 1917, and is best known for her work in the struggle for voting rights, which she dedicated her life to fighting for. Hamer was one of the most influential figures in the struggle for civil rights, and her legacy is still relevant today.

Celebrating Black History Month: Fannie Barrier Williams, Pioneers in the Black Suffrage Movement

Submitted by California in February 2023.

Public Statement

Frances "Fannie" Barrier Williams was an African American suffragist, civil rights activist, and educator in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her commitment to creating a more just and equitable society is an example of what can be achieved when individuals stand up for what is right.

Submitted by California in February 2023.

Public Statement

Sojourner Truth was an African American abolitionist and a women's rights activist who lived a life of strength and courage.

Submitted by California in February 2023.

News

Read our Executive Director, Stephanie Doute's Love Letter to the League in observance of our 103rd anniversary since the founding of the League of Women Voters on February 14, 1920.

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