Use Nonviolent Means The deluge of anger toward United Healthcare and private health insurance in general over the last six days has been astonishing, in that it has come from people of all political persuasions. As Newsweek noted,…

Please join us Saturday January 6, 2:00 – 4:00 pm for a book reading and discussion of “UNCEASING MILITANT: THE LIFE OF MARY CHURCH TERRELL” by Alison M. Parker at the African American Museum and Library, 658 4th Street in…

Without your help we cannot register voters, conduct forums, and spread voting information so important for our democracy in the upcoming election year. Without your help we cannot exist. If you are among the few willing and able to go the extra…

Without your help we cannot register voters, conduct forums, and spread voting information so important for our democracy in the upcoming election year. Without your help we cannot exist. If you are among the few willing and able to go the extra…

Without your help we cannot register voters, conduct forums, and spread voting information so important for our democracy in the upcoming election year. Without your help we cannot exist. If you are among the few willing and able to go the…

Without your help we cannot register voters, conduct forums, and spread voting information so important for our democracy in the upcoming election year. Without your help we cannot exist. If you are among the few willing and able to go the extra…

United Against Hate Week (November 12-18) is quickly approaching! If you are looking for a way to show support or participate in any events, The League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany and Emeryville’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Team…

FALL MEETING League members and supporters, sign up for the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville’s Fall Meeting/Webinar that will take place 6:30- 8 PM, THIS THURSDAY, October 26th over Zoom. We are pleased to announce…

League members and supporters, sign up for the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville’s Fall Meeting that will take place 6:30- 8 PM, NEXT THURSDAY, October 26th over Zoom. We are pleased to announce our featured guests that…

Housing And The Environment On Monday October 9, 2023, 7:30 – 9 pm, there will be a joint meeting of the LWVBAE Environmental Concerns Speaker Series and the Housing Team featuring Tim Frank of the Sierra Club. Frank has been an advocate for…

The Mayor of Albany issued a public statement at Monday’s City Council meeting, following the publishing of a New York Times article about the book Accountable that has sparked the Albany School District and community-wide dialogue. Read Mayor…

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…

Janet was an active and enthusiastic member who helped with many League activities; she was a regular office volunteer, worked on the monthly mailings of our newsletter, the Voter, registered voters, and participated in meetings. Suzanne Chun, who…

You are cordially invited to join us for our next Mar Monte Monday on Monday, August 21st at 6pm in celebration of the 103rd anniversary of the 19th Amendment, which granted American women the right to vote. Planned Parenthood Mar Monte will host a…

National Night Out 2023 in Albany The nation came together on August 2, 2023 to celebrate National Night Out (NNO), a night for communities to build healthy relationships with law enforcement and focus on neighborhood safety. I visited several…

City Council Votes for License Plate Readers The Berkeley Police Department (BPD) and the Police Accountability Board (PAB) gave presentations for and against the installation of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs) for the City Council on…

The newly formed Albany Policing Commission discussed creating a work plan at their second meeting on Thursday, July 20th, 2023.The meeting started off with roll call, land acknowledgements, and announcements. After that, the Commission brainstormed…

The ruling in Dobbs vs. Jackson Women’s Health Organization will go down in history as one of the most impactful decisions in our nation’s history. As a former gynecologic oncologist, I know firsthand how this will impact not only the…

AUTOMATED LICENSE PLATE READERS On Thursday, July 7, 2023, Hansel Aguilar, Director of the Police Accountablility Board (PAB) in Berkeley, and Jose Murillo, Office of Director of Police Accountability (ODPA) Policy Analyst, hosted a community input…

I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of the Spring 2023 Donors who supported the hard work of the League and its Helene Lecar Civic Engagement Program. As many of you know, it’s our Next-Gen leaders who have been most active in…

The League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, and Emeryville on June 8th held its annual meeting that began with a panel of local experts who spoke about how we can gear up for the 2024 general election from different perspectives. After the…

For 7 workshops, 10 caucuses, 7 guest speakers, program adoption, and the election of state league officers and directors, 55 leagues from all over the state came together May 19-21 in San Francisco for the LWVC convention. The workshops, caucuses,…

Help us finish our NextGen civic engagement program spring fundraiser strong! Helene Lecar interns learn how to conduct community outreach and observe local political meetings that they write about in articles for members and supporters of the…

We have named our NextGen civic engagement program, in which youth leaders conduct community outreach and observe local political events that they document in articles, after longtime League member Helene Lecar. Join us in supporting the Helene…

Albany Climate Action Update Elizabeth (Lizze) Carrade, Albany’s Sustainability Coordinator, gave a presentation on “Albany’s Consumption Based Emissions Inventory and Possible Policy and Program Options” at this meeting.…

We have named our NextGen civic engagement program, in which youth leaders conduct community outreach and observe local political events that they document in articles, after longtime League member Helene Lecar. Join us in supporting the Helene…

We have named our NextGen civic engagement program, in which youth leaders serve as observers of local politics and capture highlights in articles for members and supporters, after longtime League member Helene Lecar. Join us in supporting the…

Support the Next-Gen Helene Lecar Leaders We have named our NextGen civic engagement program after longtime League member Helene Lecar, whose dedication to the community and youth leadership inspired us all. Support the Helene Lecar Civic…

Join us Tuesday May 8th from 7:30 to 9 PM via ZOOM to learn about the Environmental Working Group and their current work in environmental health. Our speaker will be Kaley Beins, an associate member of the Society of Toxicology who was a Fulbright…

THE PERSONAL TRANSITION TO RENEWABLE ENERGY Dr. Mark Z. Jacobson, a Stanford University scientist, gave a presentation on how to transition to 100% clean, renewable energy on April 5th, 2023. Jacobson has committed to living fossil free. He does…

Join us Monday April 10th, 7:30-9 PM, for Gary B. Griggs! He is the Earth and Planetary Sciences distinguished professor, who teaches Coastal Geology and Oceanography at the Institute of Marine Sciences at UC Santa Cruz. He is an expert on Coastal…

The Albany City Council approved an additional $65,000 in rebates for the “Heat Pump HVAC (Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning) Rebate Program” on February 6th. In addition, there is a $750 signing bonus for contractors who register…

The housing crisis is one the Bay Area's most contentious and ongoing issues of great concern. What is the League’s position? How can we educate the public about what we can do to address the problem? What are we able to do to influence the…

See a snapshot of Women's History Month events that touch on important themes and highlight achievements. Topics range from women in baseball to the fight for women in science. Celebrate this month by signing up for educational events and as always,…

One of the most important meetings of the year, the annual Program Planning Meeting, is scheduled Saturday, February 18, 1:30 to 3:30 PM. This is your chance to help set our education and advocacy priorities for Berkeley-Albany-Emeryville and the…

One of the most important meetings of the year, the annual Program Planning Meeting, is scheduled Saturday, February 18, 1:30 to 3:30 PM. This is your chance to help set our education and advocacy priorities for Berkeley-Albany-Emeryville and the…

Program Planning One of the most important meetings of the year, the annual Program Planning Meeting, is scheduled Saturday, February 18, 1:30 to 3:30 PM. This is your chance to help set our education and advocacy priorities for…

On January 6th, 2023, the League of Women Voters of Berkeley, Albany, Emeryville and Alameda County Leagues hosted a sundown vigil in remembrance of the 2021 insurrection. Leagues throughout California cohosted this event. Two years after the tragic…

Truth and Racial Healing MSNBC and Noticias Telemundo will host town halls Januay 17, at 7 and 4 PM PST, respectively, on National Day of Racial Healing, January 17, 2023. The live studio audience events, sponsored by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation…

League Of Women Voters Of Berkeley Albany Emeryville News - January 11, 2023 With anti-voter laws on the rise in the wake of the 2020 election, you supported our work on legal cases to defend voters nationwide from discrimination, intimidation,…

Come this Friday in the spirit of community building on this day of remembrance and learn what the League of Women Voters has done with its partners to defend our democracy, as we rededicate ourselves to the hard work ahead and start early to…

League Of Women Voters Of Berkeley Albany Emeryville News - December 29, 2022 Come in the spirit of community building on this day of remembrance and learn what the League of Women Voters has done with its partners to defend our democracy, as we…