Connect, learn, and be inspired at the LWVC 2025 convention June 17th through the 22nd. From impactful workshops to renowned speakers, this is your chance to strengthen your advocacy and expand your network. 

Justin Levitt is a nationally recognized scholar of constitutional law and democracy, with extensive experience in government and civil rights. He served as the 2021-22 White House’s first Senior Policy Advisor for Democracy and Voting Rights, working to ensure all Americans have secure, reliable access to voting and fair representation. Levitt has testified before Congress, his research is cited by the Supreme Court, and he’s worked with presidential campaigns to protect voting rights. His expertise and passion for civic participation will energize and inform you—don’t miss this opportunity! Visit our Speakers page for more information about Justin and other speakers. 

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You can join us as a non-voting attendee for just $30, giving you access to all workshops and events, with the opportunity to watch business sessions via livestream. Whether you’re a League member or eager to expand your civic knowledge, this is your chance to make a difference.

If you follow us on Facebook or Instagram, you’ve seen our Advocacy Team hard at work fighting back against voter suppression in California. Recent national efforts to roll back diversity initiatives, weaken the courts, and target immigrant and LGBTQ+ communities are reminders that democracy depends on the people who defend it, and that is what we do at the LWVC. We’re fighting voter suppression efforts like proposed voter ID laws, attacks on vote-by-mail, and attempts to repeal the Voter’s Choice Act. We’re also supporting bills to strengthen campaign finance rules, improve language access, and protect California’s Constitution. Stay connected and follow our advocacy work on social media or check our bill status report.

Our Advocacy Webinar Series continued this month with an excellent panel discussion. We heard from Corey Smith with Housing Action Coalition, Noerena Limón at the Casita Coalition, and Cesar Covarrubias from the Kennedy Commission. They offered up a rich conversation covering the history of the housing problem in California, current legislation, and areas for advocacy and solutions. Missed the event? You can watch the recording!

As we continue to work toward meaningful change in the housing space, we encourage you to join the discussion by engaging with LWVC’s Housing and Homelessness Interest Group! You can learn more about this group and all of our Interest Groups here.

The final webinar in this Advocacy Series will focus on immigration and will occur at the end of May. Stay tuned for the date and time!

The LWVC Takes Action to Protect Mailed Ballots in California

The LWVC has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that threatens to disenfranchise hundreds of thousands of voters by blocking the counting of mailed ballots received after Election Day.  Rep. Darrell Issa’s controversial suit challenges California’s vote-by-mail system and risks undermining fair access to the ballot for voters statewide. Read the full press release to learn more about The LWVC’s bold action to intervene in this suit to protect voting rights.

Join Us for a Virtual Bingo Extravaganza

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Join us on Saturday, May 10, from 4:30–5:30 p.m. for Drag for Democracy, a joyful virtual bingo event celebrating inclusion and justice. As efforts to roll back DEI and LGBTQIA protections continue, this event is a fun way to stand up for the communities that strengthen our democracy. Whether you’re with family or taking some “me time,” grab your bingo cards and favorite beverage, and get ready for an hour of laughter, prizes, and solidarity.

Grab your tickets NOW at DragForDemocracy.org for just $35.