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LWVUS Letter About Gun Safety
On February 21, the League sent the letter below to the U.S. Senate in favor of common-sense solutions to the gun violence plaguing our nation.
Guide to California Government Updates
Corrections to the 16th edition of the G2CG 1. Chapter 2, page 31, Forming a Political Party, first bullet 1 percent is .33 percent. “On or before the 135th day before a primary election, it appears to Secretary of State,…
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Why it Matters Voting impacts every area of our lives, from health care to jobs to racial justice. When we vote, we’re choosing the people and the laws that shape the direction of our communities. Using our power and voting…
Recommendation on Prop 50 (2016)
Proposition 50 would give the Legislature clear authority to discipline Senators or Assembly Members by suspending them without pay. Lawmakers should be able to hold their own colleagues accountable if they breach the public’s trust. This commonsense measure was placed on the ballot with strong bipartisan support.
Urge the Governor: End Secrecy in For-Profit Immigration Detention
The right to humane treatment in custody does not depend on immigration status. California can protect transparency and accountability by ensuring that private detention companies cannot use secrecy to hide how people are treated.
Take Action: End Secrecy in For-Profit Immigration Detention
The right to humane treatment in custody does not depend on immigration status. California can protect transparency and accountability by ensuring that private detention companies cannot use secrecy to hide how people are treated.
LWV of San Francisco: Money in SF politics: Who’s spending big on the election?
Wealthy special interests are trying to grab more power in San Francisco — whether they succeed is up to voters. At a time when public oversight is shrinking and power is being concentrated fewer hands, understanding the role of large…
LWVC Letter of Support for SB 423
The League of Women Voters of California writes in strong support of your bill, SB 423 (Gonzalez), the Detention Facility Transparency Act.
Enough is Enough: Urge Governor Newsom to End the Death Penalty
We are urging Governor Newsom to use his executive authority now to grant universal clemency for all death sentences.