Press Release: Standing Against the Criminalization of Poverty
The LWVC Joins Civic Organizations and Local Leaders on Amici Curiae Brief - Standing Against the Criminalization of Poverty
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Take Action: Oppose a Constitutional Convention
The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) strongly opposes Governor Newsom's recent decision to seek an Article V constitutional convention. The proposal, encapsulated in SJR-7, seeks to add California to the states aiming to alter the U.S. Constitution, a move that comes without a clear structure or guidelines.
Board Members Wanted! Join our Leadership Team in CA!
New application deadline - November 15, 2020!
League of Women Voters of California Names New ED, Stephanie Doute
California nonprofit hires energetic leader to propel the organization into the next centennial.
Press Release – Media Advisory: New Report Examines Whether California Citizens Redistricting Commission Was Transparent and Democratic in Drawing District Lines
Media Briefing Teleconference 6/12 at 10:30 am New ReportExamines Whether California Citizens Redistricting Commission Was Transparentand Democratic in Drawing District Lines Findings will also show whetherCalifornians approve of the job of the commission and what must changefor future commissions…
Report Commissioned by League of Women Voters of California, “When the People Draw the Lines,” Finds First-Ever Citizens Redistricting Commission Got the Job Done
Report Cites Successes and Difficulties for the Commission and Strategies for Ensuring that Future Commissions are Successful. Sacramento, CA – A new, independent report, entitled “When the People Draw the Lines,” finds that California’s first Citizens Redistricting Commission (CRC) successfully…
Statement: Disappointment in Proposition 8 Decision
May 26, 2009 — The California Supreme Court issued its decision today upholding the constitutionality of Proposition 8. The measure, passed by the voters on November 4, 2008, amended the California Constitution to provide that only marriage between a man…
Fracking: Letter of Concern to DOGGR (Division of Oil, Gas & Geothermal Resources)
Dear Supervisor Kustic: The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) submits this letter documenting concerns regarding the lack of rigorous oversight of the practice of hydraulic fracturing. This letter supplements concerns expressed by members of the LWVC at hearings…
Children and Family Issues Action Policy
Early Intervention for Children at Risk
2015 Policy Advances in Registration, Voting, and Campaign Disclosure
The LWVC’s work in elections-related issues resulted in a number of major steps forward for voters in 2015. Legislative advances. Several bills to broaden and streamline our registration and voting process, which often presents a barrier to eligible voters, stand…