League of Women Voters ^®
of West Contra Costa County

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.

Join us for an illuminating program on the history of the Woman’s Suffrage Movement and how it inspired the production of the Broadway musical SUFFs, followed by a conversation about the SAVE Act and how its passage would challenge the right to vote for many Americans.

Join us to better understand the economic, legal, and social impacts of the changing immigration policies and learn about the effects on all members in our community

Are there guardrails and constraints that can be employed when powerful special interests challenge the current democratic institutions? Join us to hear Dr. Akhil Reed Amar (Yale) discuss post-election challenges to the Constitution.