| Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy. | | The League of Women Voters of Piedmont wishes all of you a prosperous new year filled with hope, joy, and civic action!
| Defending Democracy Speaker Series | Voting Rights
January 11th at 4pm
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Join us for the first in our 2022 Defending Democracy Speaker Series. Carol Moon Goldberg, president of LWV of California, will speak on Voting Rights. Learn about the current status of California's voting rights and election laws and their similarities to proposed federal voting rights legislation. Find out about how LWVUS is working for uniform voting rights laws and the ways Leagues across the country support this.
The talk will be held live on Zoom and YouTube and will include an audience question and answer session. This event is free and open to the public.
| | | When: Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 4pm
Where: Online via Zoom and YouTube (register for free to receive the Zoom link)
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See below for additional events in this virtual speaker series covering a range of topics related to elections, voters, and the health of our democracy. This series is cosponsored by the following Leagues: Collier County, Florida; Gunnison Valley, Colorado; Oakland, California; The Pikes Peak Region, Colorado; Portland, Oregon; Pueblo, Colorado; and Santa Barbara, California.
| January 6 Vigil for Democracy
Thursday, January 6th at 6:30pm
| | Join LWV Berkeley Albany Emeryville for a virtual candlelight vigil on January 6th featuring LWVUS Organizing Manager Alicia Gurrieri.
Groups across the country will be lifting up our voices to say: We are One America. Attacking our capitol to overturn an election can never happen again. The Senate must act to pass legislation immediately to protect our democracy.
No matter our color, background, or party, most of us believe that people who betray our nation and endanger our lives have no business governing in our name. That’s why we must stand together in this moment.
| | | Introducing weekly LWVP office hours!
| | Interested in learning more about the League? Join us for virtual coffee or cocktails. Find out about what we've been doing and what we have planned for the future. Discover opportunities to become more involved. Share ideas for events, activities or projects.
Coffee hours: 10am on the first and third Thursdays
Cocktail hours: 5pm on the second and fourth Thursdays
| | | Upcoming Community Events
| The Constitution: Fulfilling Democracy's Promise? Democracy, the Constitution and Representation in Congress.
Friday, January 7th at 6:30pm | | This presentation about the US Constitution, the Bill of Rights, and the history and possible future of changes to the Constitution by "Civics for Adults" is presented by Donna L. Cohen, a member of LWV of Portland, Oregon.
| | | | Take Action: Volunteer with the League
LWVP needs you! Looking to get more involved during this midterm election year? We have both year-long and once in a while positions available. Visit our website to learn about our year-long positions. We also regularly need help with voter education, voter registration, observing city council and school board meetings, and more. Democracy requires constant participation and your help can make a difference. Interested in learning more? Send an email to lwvp@lwvpiedmont.org or stop by one of our coffee or cocktail hours.
| | | | Take Action: Serve on the BAL Budget Committee
The Bay Area League is looking for volunteers to serve on the Budget Committee. This is a limited-time task, to assist with formulating the Bay Area League budget for the 2022-24 program years. All meetings will be conducted virtually. Interested persons may contact BAL Treasurer Leslie Stewart at lwvbayarea@gmail.com. | | | LWVP Board Meeting
Wednesday, January 5th at 7pm
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Our next Board meeting is Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 7pm. Our board meetings are open to all League members. If you would like to learn more about the League or are interested in becoming more involved, we'd love for you to join us. Register on our website for the Zoom link.
| LWVP Book Club
January 18th at 4pm
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The book club discussion is open to the public - you don't have to be a League member. We hope you'll join us!
| | | Great Decisions 2022
Registration Opens January 8th
| | The LWVP Great Decisions discussion group will be meeting virtually for 2022. We will meet every other week for eight sessions starting early February of 2022 to discuss each of the eight topics below plus the bonus topic of Changing Demographics. We will have at least one daytime group and one evening group.
Discussion times will be decided in the next week and registration will open on January 8th, 2022. Interested in joining our discussion group? Complete the short interest survey below.
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