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March 7, 2025

 

LWV Responds to President’s Address to Congress
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For over a century, the League has remained steadfast in our commitment to the American people and our democracy. We will continue to advance actions that build on this notion that the government is for the people, by the people, all the people.

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At the LWVUS 2024 Convention, delegates voted overwhelmingly to proceed with a study on the federal judiciary. Our goal is to develop a position that outlines the values LWV should use in evaluating proposed changes to policies, laws, and regulations about the federal judiciary.

Cathleen Kirk
Member's Spotlight

Cathleen Kirk, LWVDV Board Member and Membership Chair, died on February 3, 2025.

Light for Our Democracy candle
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On Tuesday, March 4th during the President’s Address to Congress, LWV and other organizations will host community gatherings to bring people together in reflection, action, and solidarity. LWVDV and the Lamorinda Peace and Justice Group are hosting a gathering in our community.

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Blog Post

The LWVDV President provides a quick update on League activities.

LWV Responds to Gutting of Civil Rights Offices
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We call on the American people to tell the President we will not take this. Reach out to your elected officials in Congress and tell them to reinstate the civil rights protections our predecessors fought for and contributed to our democracy.

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The goal of this study is:

economic blackout 2/28/25
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In response to the rollback of federal DEI initiatives, the League of Women Voters is joining a 24-hour ECONOMIC BLACKOUT tomorrow, February 28th. We urge everyone to avoid purchases from large corporations that are scaling back or eliminating their DEI programs. Instead, let's support our small and local businesses!

Fighting Back!
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As an organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy, the League of Women Voters of the United States has released the following statements in response to actions of the new administration in 2025.

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