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LWVDV News Update

Submitted by Diablo Valley in May 2022.

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LWV Federal Judiciary Study and LWVDV Study Group Updates

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in March 2025.

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In Memoriam: Cathleen Kirk

Cathleen Kirk

Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2025.

Member's Spotlight

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

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Light for our Democracy! (Lafayette Gathering: 3/4/25 at 5:30 pm)

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2025.

News

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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President's Letter - March 2025

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2025.

Blog Post

The LWVDV President provides a quick update on League activities.

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LWV Responds to Gutting of Civil Rights Offices

LWV Responds to Gutting of Civil Rights Offices

Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2025.

News

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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LWV is Joining the Economic Blackout on 2/28/25

economic blackout 2/28/25

Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2025.

News

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!

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LWV Defends Democracy!

Fighting Back!

Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2025.

News

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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League and Partners Urge Congress to Investigate Illegal Actions of Elon Musk and DOGE

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2025.

News

LWVUS joined 118 organizations calling on Congress to investigate DOGE 's illegal activities. The letter demands that Congress investigate whether Elon Musk and the DOGE violated the law by accessing protected or classified information without authorization.

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The League of Women Voters of the US Urges Congress to Act in New Letter

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Submitted by Diablo Valley in February 2025.

News

LWVUS and League chapters from all 50 states and DC sent a letter to congressional leaders urging them to address the unprecedented executive branch overreach threatening American democracy.

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