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LWVUS Condemns Weaponization of Our Government Against Its Own Citizens and Others
“The callousness of the most recent actions, including the terrorizing of the immigrant community, shows a blatant disregard for the well-being of the American people.” Read more.
And a special message from our LWVC Interim Executive Direction,
Helen Hutchison.
We encourage you to affirm your oath today.
Our pledges keep us committed to each other,
our democracy, our future.
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Celebrate Black History Month
Private Tour of Black Panther Party Museum
Saturday, February 22, 11 am
Tour the museum's powerful new exhibit exploring the Party's 65 community survival programs and the lasting legacy of these lifelines born in Oakland. $20/person. Register.
You can also attend the exhibit opening
TOMORROW, February 13, 7-10 pm
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Candidate Forums & More
Saturday, March 15
10:30 am - 2:30 pm
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Join us to learn more about the candidates running for Mayor and District 2 Council Member in the April 15 Special Election. The in person forums will be live streamed and posted on YouTube. Register to save the event to your calendar and receive reminders.
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Help Educate Our Community About April 15 Special Election: Starting in mid-March LWVO will offer community presentations explaining Ranked-Choice Voting and the sales tax measure. Let us know at pros-cons@lwvoakland.org if you’re interested in joining the speakers team, or have questions. Join us for in person training March 8 at 2 pm.
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Nominations Committee Would Like to Hear From You: Please consider applying for LWVO positions opening up in July. Meet welcoming, talented, interesting people making a difference. Contact Phyllis White-Ayanruoh, NomCom chair, at prwa1213@yahoo.com for more information.
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Help defend democracy!
Keep this newsletter going.
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How To Fix Oakland’s Budget Deficit: Explore with SPUR how we got here and how we move toward fiscal sustainability, on Thursday, February 20, 5:30 - 7 pm, 1544 Broadway. Register.
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Making Freedom of Information Act Requests: Join the LWVUS Thursday, February 20, 11 am, to learn about records requests: Types, drafting, submittal and more. An opportunity for those interested in holding government officials accountable! Register.
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Hakeem Jeffries, Minority Leader of US House of Representatives: The MLK Jr. Freedom Center is sponsoring a free talk by Mr. Jeffries Friday, February 21, at 7 pm, at the Henry J. Kaiser Center for the Arts, 10 10th St., Oakland. RSVP at 510-434-3988.
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Action Alert:
Tell Congress to Oppose the SAVE Act
The bill’s requirement of a document to prove American citizenship to register to vote is unnecessary, seeks to divide us, and creates yet another barrier to voting. Take Action.
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What Were the Winners & Losers Last November?
Check out our recap of how we voted on local measures and state propositions in the general election last November.
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Meet Your Assembly Member Buffy Wicks
LWVO recently interviewed Assembly Member Buffy Wicks, who represents the 14th Assembly District (much of Alameda and Contra Costa Counties, parts of Oakland). How does she view the home insurance crisis, wildfire threats, housing affordability and more?
Find out.
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