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In this May 1, 2024, issue...


Bay Bridge Trail, 2020 Wake Avenue, Oakland

Have you wondered what happens to dirty water after it goes down the drain or is flushed down the toilet?  Come find out on a ~1.5 hour tour of our local wastewater treatment plant. 

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Celebrating LWVO Life Member Mary Strauss

NATO, arms control, and Russian aggression are in the news. So they were 40 years ago, when 50+-year League member Mary Strauss visited Belgium and Italy as one of 10 League leaders on a NATO-sponsored trip. Read more in our series of blogs commemorating LWVO’s 100 years of community service.
LWVUS Update

LWV Joins Selma Jubilee: Bloody Sunday refers to the day in 1965 when law enforcement in Selma, AL, violently attacked hundreds of civil rights activists marching for the right to vote. This year the League  joined the annual  Selma Jubilee, to honor the legacy of those who risked their lives for equal rights and representation. Read more.
Deepfakes & the Election: LWV urges Senators to curb the negative impacts of AI in our elections, including by combating deepfakes. “Voters deserve to know that the political advertisements they see and hear are free of misleading information or fraudulent misrepresentation.” Read more.

LWVO is offering a $5,000 fixed price contract position of about 20 hours/week, mid-August to mid-October, to support our general election Candidate Forums.  Tasks will include developing lists of candidates and contacts; communicating with candidates regarding their availability; coordinating translations; posting recordings on YouTube; creating Wix events and Canva flyers. Applications accepted until May 20. Learn More & Apply. 
Community Events
Monday, May 20, 6-7:30 pm

A potential bond measure for the November ballot could raise millions for affordable housing in Oakland. Join a virtual info session hosted by the City.  Learn More & Register.
Thursday, May 23, 5:30 pm

Attend the launch of Capital B’s seven-city Black Political Power Tour, beginning in Oakland. Dig into the history and legacy of Black political power in Oakland, the state of politics in the city, and how to activate voters with a focus on Black electoral power. Learn More & Register. 
Check out CalMatters'  Digital Democracy, a project using the latest technologies to help Californians understand state government and create more accountability for politicians. 

Keeping Up With City Government: Observer Corps Update


Recently, the U.S. celebrated National Sunshine Week. This is an annual salute to our right as citizens to access public records and meetings, our focus in the Observer Corps. Keep up with our OC updates. 
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