West Contra Costa County Subscribed Articles

West Contra Costa County Subscribed Articles

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Blog Post

Board of Supervisors, Concord, Lafayette, Walnut Creek -- see the reports from our busy observers!

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News

When it once again becomes possible to gather for discussion of policy issues, we would like to organize a discussion for LWVDV members who are interested in exploring health care policy.

Vote on Election Day
Blog Post

Now may feel like the time to take it easy during our “new normal.” But your Voter Service addicts are already plotting to improve registration efforts, VotersEdge promotion, and candidate forums and roundtables.

Moms Demand Action poster
Blog Post

Moms Demand Action https://momsdemandaction.org/about/ is the largest grassroots organization of Americans who strive to reduce gun violence and encourage responsible gun ownership.

Martha Goralka, LWV Diablo Valley, with campaign sign
Member's Spotlight

Martha Goralka has been named a 2020 Women’s Hall of Fame Honoree by the Contra Costa Commission for Women! She will be featured with other honorees at the Annual Hall of Fame dinner on March 19 at the Crowne Plaza in Concord.

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News

There’s a lot happening early in March, but catch a breath because there’s more to do all month and beyond. It’s all in here. Don’t miss any of it!

Image of Deer Hill Proposed Housing in Lafayette
Blog Post

The definition of an understatement - Housing is a complex issue. The respected New York Times used Lafayette’s controversial The Terraces/Deer Hill development, opposed by the citizen group "Save Lafayette, as a poster child to ask – how does a community do its part to address California’s housing need and can it or should it strive to maintain the character of its community?

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Blog Post

Can we spot fake news? Not sure? Do you feel you have a handle on fake news? Know how to discuss misinformation with friends and family?

Vote on Election Day
Blog Post

by Martha Goralka, LWVDV Voter Service Chair

Suffragist Lydia Flood Jackson
Blog Post

Lydia Flood Jackson was a successful Oakland entrepreneur, inventor of cosmetics and perfumes, civil rights activist, and suffragist.

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