Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. | | The Voter
The official newsletter of the
League of Women Voters of Piedmont.
Vol. 35, Issue 17 | February 15, 2023
| | | Electric Vehicles: Can They Deliver on Their Promise?
Wednesday, March 1, 2023 @ 4 PM (PT)
| | Please join the League of Women Voters of Piedmont on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. to hear Dr. Dan Sperling talk about the impact of Electric Vehicles (EVs) on carbon reduction in California. Learn about what it will take for EVs to make a measurable difference in greenhouse gas reduction.
When: Wednesday, March 1st, 2023 at 4pm PT (5pm MT | 6pm CT | 7pm ET)
Where: Online via Zoom. Register for free to receive an email with the Zoom link.
| | | Fighting Voter Cynicism with State Senator Josh Becker
Friday, February 17, 2023 @ 11:30am (PT)
| | LWV Bay Area is hosting Senator Josh Becker to talk about what he and his Senate colleagues have been doing to fight voter cynicism while listening to the voices of diverse interest groups and crafting legislation. This is the beginning of a series of conversations with Bay Area legislators.
When: Friday, February 17th, 2023 at 11:30am PT
Where: Online via Zoom.
| | | Bay Area League Day: Equity in the Bay Area
Saturday, March 4, 2023 @ 10am (PT)
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Bay Area League Day 2023 will focus on equity issues related to health, land use and transportation.
When: Saturday, March 4th, 2023 at 10am PT
Where: Online via Zoom.
| | | Upcoming Community Events
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Today! Wednesday, February 15, 2023 @ 6pm PT | | Orinda Water Treatment Plant, Power, Performance, and Architectural Excellence
From a snowflake falling in the Sierras to the water filling your glass, EBMUD's six water treatment plants ensure that the water delivered to your home is safe, clean, and great tasting. Join EBMUD to explore the Orinda Water Treatment Plant's history, notable architecture, and look forward to what they are doing to ensure reliable operation for the next 100 years and beyond.
When: Today! Wednesday, February 15, 2023 @ 6pm PT
Where: online via Zoom
| | | The Importance of Diversity and Representation in American Foreign Policy
Thursday, February 16, 2023 @ 4pm PT | | Join the World Affairs Council virtually on February 16 at 4PM PST as Community Programs and Global Classroom jointly host Alexandria Maloney, the President of Black Professionals in International Affairs and Dr. Maleeka Glover, the Interim Executive Director for Women of Color Advancing Peace, Security, and Conflict Transformation to discuss the importance of diversity and inclusion for the creation and conduct of U.S. foreign policy..
When: Thursday, February 16, 2023 @ 4pm PT
Where: online via Zoom
| | | Piedmont's Dr. Rupa Basu Speaks on Health Impacts from Heat
Event Recap | Piedmont’s Dr. Rupa Basu headlined the 4th of 6 events offered in the 2022-23 Climate Speaker Series by Piedmont Connect and the League of Women Voters of Piedmont. Dr. Basu’s talk on Wed. Feb 8, emphasized that measurable and significant adverse health conditions have been observed for most of the 21st century from continuing gradual temperature increases driven by unsustainable, excessive human fossil-fuel consumption.
| | | LWVP Book Club - Invisible Women
February 21, 2023 @ 5pm
| | Join us for our February, 2023 virtual book club meeting where we will discuss Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men by Caroline Criado Perez. Note the date change from February 14th to February 21st.
A landmark, prize-winning, international bestselling examination of how a gender gap in data perpetuates bias and disadvantages women.
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"League Thursdays" @ 10am or 5pm
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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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First Wednesdays @ 7:30pm
| | Our next Board meeting is Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at 7:30pm.
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.
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