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Position on Decline of Local News and Its Impact on Democracy

Making Democracy Work

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes it is the responsibility of the government to provide support for conditions under which credible local journalism can survive and thrive. The League defines local news as accurate, in-depth coverage…

Position on Digital Equity

Making Democracy Work

Position in Brief: High-speed affordable internet access is an essential service that should be readily available to all US residents and businesses. Details: Statement of Position on Digital Equity as adopted by concurrence by delegates to Convention in June 2022:…

Homelessness Action Policy

Position in Brief:  The League of Women Voters of California supports actions to reduce and eliminate homelessness, both sheltered and unsheltered, throughout the State. Details:  We support: Position History:  This Action Policy is drawn from the following positions: Summarized details…

Position on Redistricting (National)

Making Democracy Work

Position in Brief:  The League of Women Voters believes responsibility for redistricting preferably should be vested in an independent special commission, with a membership that reflects the diversity of the unit of government, including citizens at large, representatives of public…

Position on Climate Change (National)

State or National: National Position in Brief: Support climate goals and policies that are consistent with the best available climate science and that will ensure a stable climate system for future generations. Details: Statement of Position on Climate Change Policy,…

Position on Water Resources

Position in Brief: Support a strong federal role in protecting drinking water quality, surface and groundwater, wetlands, watersheds, and the ocean, with particular attention to the adverse impacts of coal, oil, and gas production and to the challenges posed by…

Position on Criminal Justice

Position in Brief: The LWV California supports: Details: Policing Practices: Constitutional policies and procedures established by law enforcement with input from the communities they serve Pre-trial Procedures: Actions taken after an individual has been arrested, which embody the constitutional presumption of innocence…

Climate Change Action Policy

State or National: State Climate Change Action Policy Climate change affects nearly everything – our ecosystem, our society, our health, our economy, and even our democracy. The League of Women Voters of California has recognized the urgent need for action…

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