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Date: 2/1/2022
Subject: LWV of Piedmont | The Voter | February 1, 2022
From: League of Women Voters of Piedmont



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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.

Upcoming League Events
Defending Democracy Speaker Series | Ranked Choice Voting
February 10th at 4pm
Defending Democracy Series Ranked Choice Voting
Join us as we continue with our 2022 Defending Democracy Speaker Series. Rob Richie, president and CEO of FairVote will speak on Ranked Choice Voting and other election reforms. It’s easy to see that something is broken in American politics. It’s harder to figure out why – or how – to move forward. Join us to learn more about solutions that give voters more voice and greater choice in their elections.
 
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: Thursday, February 10, 2022 at 4pm (5pm MT | 6pm CT | 7pm ET)
Where: Online via Zoom and YouTube (register for free to receive the Zoom link)


2022

DEFENDING
DEMOCRACY
SERIES

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; Santa Barbara, California; and Solano County, California.


“Defending Democracy Series” Speakers in the News:

Get ready for our upcoming speaker series by reading some of the articles our speakers have written in national publications.

Erwin Chemerinsky (speaking Tuesday, March 1st): “Expect a Momentous Year Ahead for the Supreme Court,” American Bar Association Journal, January 6, 2022.

Fiona Hill (speaking Wednesday, March 30th): “Putin Has the U.S. Right Where He Wants It”, Guest Essay, The New York Times, January 24, 2022.

Rick Hasen (speaking Tuesday April 5th ): “No One is Coming to Save Us from the Dagger at the Throat of America”, Guest Essay, The New York Times, January 7, 2022.

 

Solving for Housing: The Nexus of Housing Policy and Climate Policy
Saturday, February 19th at 10am
Bay Area League Day 2022
It's time for Bay Area League Day!
 
Experts estimate that California is short over 3.5 million homes. Solving for Housing tackles how best to increase housing supply while combating the existential threat of climate change. How will we provide adequate housing while doing all possible to address impending climate risks?
 
Register below to join this virtual event.

In the News
New Look for the LWVUS Website
LWVUS redesigned website

LWVUS has launched a fresh new website design to better showcase the League's priorities and promote resources like VOTE411 and their legal cases. This is just the first in a series of digital enhancements, so stay tuned!

 
 
 

Happy Birthday to the League of Women Voters!
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On February 14, 2022, the League of Women Voters celebrates its 102nd anniversary.

Women have powered democracy for over 100 years, and for the League's birthday we are coming together across the country to build power for elections in 2022.

We honor will the 102-year legacy of our organization with a day of unified, pro-voter action as one League, together.

 
 

Action Alerts!

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.

 

Rise up for ERA Rally - pass the ERA - ERA Now

Take Action: Tell your Senators to Support the Equal Rights Amendment!

This country has waited too long for the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) to become a part of the Constitution. Over 100 years after (some) women gained the right to vote, women and nonbinary people are still not guaranteed equality under the law. Inequality weakens us as a nation. The ERA is for every American, regardless of gender identity or sex. 

Urge your senators to support legislation to remove the ERA’s ratification timeline today! 


Other Happenings
LWVP Board Meeting + Local Program Planning
Wednesday, February 2nd at 6:30pm
Our next Board meeting is Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 6:30pm and will be followed immediately by part two of our program planning meeting, which will focus solely on our local priorities. Please review our Local Positions and think about what you would like LWVP to focus on in our community.
 
These 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.If you would like to participate in the board meeting you may join us at 6:30pm. If you only wish to participate in Program Planning, please join us at 7:15pm.



Great Decisions 2022
Last Call! First meeting today at 1pm or 7pm
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The League of Women Voters of Piedmont has been hosting Great Decisions discussion groups for over three decades. The discussion group focuses on world affairs with materials and resources produced by the Foreign Policy Association. We will be meeting virtually this year via Zoom every other Tuesday (at 1pm and 7pm) starting on February 1st, 2022 and going  through May 10th, 2022.
 
This group is open to the public. You do not need to be a League member to join. This has historically been an extremely popular discussion group and we hope you'll join us this year!
 
 

Weekly Office Hours
"League" Thursdays @ 10am or 5pm
Coffee and Cocktail 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
 

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The League of Women Voters of Piedmont is a tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Our federal tax ID is 94-6094831