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. | Defending Democracy Speaker Series | Election Law + SCOTUS
March 1st @ 4pm PT
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Please join the League of Women Voters of Piedmont to hear Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean of Berkeley Law and a nationally recognized expert on the US Supreme Court and election law.
Since the 2020 election, it has become clear that the Supreme Court may wield enormous power in deciding future elections, particularly if the vote is deemed close. Learn about the scope of SCOTUS power in our elections, nuances in election law, and threats to voting rights, including racial and language discrimination.
| | | 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, March 1, 2022 at 4pm (5pm MT | 6pm CT | 7pm ET)
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; Santa Barbara, California; and Solano County, California.
| Upcoming “Defending Democracy Series” Events:
Dr. Fiona Hill | Senior Fellow, The Brookings Institution | Mar. 30th | International Perspective on US Democracy
Rick Hasen | Co-Director, UCI Law Fair Elections and Free Speech Center | Apr. 5th | Election Subversion + Disinformation
Fonda Karelitz & Shannon Edwards | Central Valley Matters | Apr. 27th | GOTV in Central Valley, CA
| Solving for Housing: The Nexus of Housing Policy and Climate Policy
Saturday, February 19th at 10am
| | 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.
| | | Upcoming Community Events
| Evolutionary Blues: West Oakland's Music Legacy
Thursday, February 24th @ 6pm | | In observance of Black History Month, the Rotary Club of Oakland is hosting a screening of Evolutionary Blues: West Oakland's Music Legacy on Thursday, February 24th, 2022 from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at the Grand Lake Theatre -3200 Grand Avenue, Oakland, CA 94610. General Admission Tickets are $14.
Evolutionary Blues is a full-length documentary, featuring interviews with more than 30 artists who regularly played in clubs and music venues that lined the blocks of 7th Street before a charge for “urban renewal” decimated the thriving, self-sustaining Oakland Black community.
| | | Did you miss it?
Ranked Choice Voting and the Fair Representation Act
| | Rob Richie, president and CEO of FairVote joined us for a discussion on Ranked Choice Voting and the Fair Representation Act. Ranked Choice Voting is the most popular, new, growing election reform in the country and it has garnered bipartisan support. Over 50 cities are currently using it as well as two states and numerous presidential primary elections.
Learn more about the presentation on our website and watch the recording of the event on our YouTube channel. Please share with friends and family who may also be interested in learning about these election reforms.
| | | Remaining Nonpartisan in Hyper-Partisan Times
| | Blog post by Virginia Kase Solomon, LWVUS CEO.
"[I]n this hyper-partisan environment, political connections and assumption are made that simply aren’t accurate. Supporting the democratic processes of registering eligible voters and casting and counting ballots is seen by some as subverting one political party, even though these are sacred tools of our democracy. Likewise, empowering voters who previously have been left out of the process and supporting the anti-racism movement does not mean we are in alliance with one ideological segment of American government; rather, it means we are doing what we were founded to do: stand up for what is right."
| | | | 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: 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!
| | | LWVP Board Meeting
Wednesday, March 2nd at 7pm
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Our next Board meeting is Wednesday, March 2, 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.
| Weekly Office Hours
"League" Thursdays @ 10am or 5pm
| | 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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