May newsletter: Annual meeting and panel discussion

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Our newsletter this month includes details about our annual meeting on June 4, including an important panel discussion with key leaders in government, law, health care, non-profit, and small business sectors who will discuss how federal cuts and changes are impacting Nevada County. Read it all here. 

 

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LWV Positon on the SAVE Act

Submitted by Williamson County in May 2025.

Position

The League of Women Voters is studying the SAVE Act, a bill before the US Senate to amend the National Voter Registration Act of 1993 by requiring proof of US citizenship to register an individual to vote in elections for Federal office, and for other purposes.
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Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements

Montgomery County says no to ICE agreements; advocates continue push for welcoming county policy

Advocates say a welcoming ordinance would codify county policies on ICE collaboration, including at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility.

Read the article from WHYY here.

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LWV US Declares Constitutional Crisis

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Submitted by Williamson County in May 2025.

Action Alerts

LWVUS Declares a Constitutional Crisis

The LWV has issued a statement saying that "Our country is in a constitutional crisis" and that we the people must fight back.

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DG PrideFest 2025

Pride Fest

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in May 2025.

Event Date: 
06/07/2025 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm
Event location: 

Fischel Park

DG PrideFest 2025 will take place on Saturday June 7th at Fishel Park (1036 Grove St. Downers Grove, IL.) from 12:00 to 3:00 pm. In case of rain we will move our event to The Lincoln Center (935 Maple Ave, Downers Grove, IL.)

 

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2023 Executive Board

Thank you for your support!  To donate please use the button below for $100 donations - or mail us a check - for any amount - to:

League of Women Voters

West Contra Costa County

P.O. Box 1618

El Cerrito, CA  94530

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Sponsor our Annual Meeting

2025 Annual Meeting

Please consider becoming a Sponsor of our Annual Meeting Luncheon.  To contribute $200 as a Sponsor use the link below or mail us a check to:

LWV West Contra Costa County

PO Box 1618

El Cerrito, CA  94530

 

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Legislature Sends Abortion Ban Back to Voters

Stop Another Abortion Ban

Submitted by Missouri in May 2025.

News

Politicians passed HJR 73 to restore Missourians' almost total abortion ban.

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LWV Solano Annual Meeting

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Submitted by Solano County in May 2025.

Event Date: 
06/05/2025 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom Meeting

LWV Solano County will hold their annual business meeting. In addition, Helen Hutchinson, the Executive Director of LWV California will speak about the Unite and Rise 8.5 million initiative. 

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LWVNC President Jennifer Rubin on the Ruling Finalizing NC’s Supreme Court Race

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Submitted by North Carolina in May 2025.

News

NC Newsline caught up with LWVNC President Jennifer Rubin after the N.C. Supreme Court race finally came to an end.

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