West Contra Costa County Subscribed Articles

West Contra Costa County Subscribed Articles

President’s Letter - April 2023

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in March 2023.

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The LWVDV President provides a quick update on League activities.

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Health Care Updates - More about Medicare Privatization (March 2023)

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2023.

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A group of LWV Diablo Valley members interested in Health Care issues meet regularly to share questions and information. We invite you to join us.

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More about Medicare ACO/Reach Program

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2023.

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This article provides some information from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) about the ACO/Reach program.

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Voter Services Report - February 2023

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2023.

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Voter Services team stays active in the “Off Season.”

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Want to Really Explore County Government? Be a Civil Grand Jury Member

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2023.

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On February 7, 2023, the Board of Supervisors’ meeting included a presentation proclaiming February 2023 as Civil Grand Jury Awareness Month.

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President’s Letter - March 2023

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2023.

Blog Post

The LWVDV President provides a quick update on League activities.

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Pioneers in the Black Women's Suffrage Movement: Fannie Lou Hamer

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.

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Pioneers in the Black Women's Suffrage Movement: Fannie Barrier Williams

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.

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Pioneers in the Black Women's Suffrage Movement: Sojourner Truth

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.

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Strength through Defiance - My Love Letter to the League

Submitted by California in February 2023.

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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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