League of Women Voters ^®
of West Contra Costa County

Did you know that California granted women the right to vote with the passage of Proposition 4 in 1911?

Reconnect and get caught up with current Leaguers as well as meet new friends!

LWVDV will present Pros and Cons positions about Proposition 50 based on research, as well as information about major funding sources supporting and opposing the proposition. Janet Hoy of LWVDV will make the presentation and answer your questions about the upcoming California Proposition 50.

Professor Akhil Amar, Yale constitutional scholar, will discuss his new book, Born Equal: Remaking America’s Constitution, 1840–1920, which explores the transformative amendments that redefined freedom, equality, and voting rights in the post–Civil War era.

LWVUS is joining No Kings 2 as a national partner on Saturday, October 18. LWVUS stands in solidarity with partners against hate and authoritarianism.

NEW DATE AND NEW LOCATION!

Wednesday, October 22
5:30 to 7 PM

Join us at the Orpheum Theater for Suffs: The Musical. Use promo code LWVSANTACLARA to save up to $5 on tickets.

Learn how to spot and stop mis/disinformation, identify reliable news sources, and use critical thinking to navigate the complexities of today’s media landscape.