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The LWVC responds to the killing of George Floyd
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CA Legislators and Impacted Advocates Urge Assembly to Restore the Right to Vote for Californians on Parole
The Free the Vote campaign follows similar successful measures in Nevada and Colorado
Hard Fought Victories for California – Our Legislative Wrap Up
Read our LWVC Legislative Wrap-Up to find our highlights of California’s 2017-2018 Legislative session.
Meet Wesley Edwards Our Intern from Claremont McKenna College
Meet Wesley Edwards, a rising senior from Denver, Colorado, pursuing a degree in Philosophy and Public Affairs from Claremont McKenna College in Southern California. Most of his coursework has focused on the intersection of beliefs and ethics, he is also…
Voters Get It Mostly Right on California Propositions
On Tuesday, November 8, 2016, millions of Californians finally had their say on 17 state ballot measures.
A Great Legislative Year for the League and California
As the 2016 legislative year comes to a close, we are delighted to report a number of victories—and a few areas where further work is needed. Government Among the LWVC successes in our Government program areas were significant bills affecting…
Recommendation on Prop 47 (2014)
YES on Prop 47: Safe Neighborhoods and Schools Act. Prop 47 will ensure that prison spending is focused on violent and serious offenses and will maximize alternatives for non-serious, nonviolent crime. The savings generated will be invested in prevention and…
Voting rights are important for former felons, too!
Voting is a fundamental right, enshrined in the Constitution and buttressed by historic state and federal laws after civil rights battles that continue today. Anyone concerned about voting rights must be heartened by recent court decisions overturning restrictive, discriminatory voting…
Proposition 64: Marijuana Legalization
The Measure PASSED The Question: Should marijuana be legalized in California for use by adults who are age 21 years or older? The Situation: Currently, it is illegal in California to cultivate or use marijuana except that marijuana may be…
Prop 62: Death Penalty
The Measure REJECTED The Question: Should the death penalty in California be repealed and replaced with life imprisonment without the possibility of parole? The Situation: Currently, people convicted of a first-degree murder charge that includes “special circumstances,” such as multiple…