Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy. | The Voter
The official newsletter of the
League of Women Voters of Piedmont, CA.
Vol. 36, Issue 7 | October 1, 2023
| | | Death vs. Dollars – Is Our Health an Individual or a Collective Responsibility?
October 10, 2023 at 12pm
| Join the League of Women Voters of The Bay Area for Death vs. Dollars – is Our Health an Individual or a Collective Responsibility? This event introduces the history, role and scope of Public Health in the United States, where it is and where it should be.
Speakers Dr. Sarah Rudman from the County of Santa Clara Public Health Department and Kimi Watkins-Tartt, Public Health Director Alameda County, will discuss the public health definition, its goals and purpose, its role in the community, a brief history in the US, and how it is applied in Alameda and Santa Clara Counties.
| | | The Supreme Court, the Second Amendment and the Growing Threat to Public Safety
Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 12:30pm PT
| Join the San Fernando Valley Unit of the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles for The Supreme Court, the Second Amendment and the Growing Threat to Public Safety.
Speaker Adam Winkler of UCLA School of Law will speak on the expansion of gun rights, the expansion of gun safety laws, and gun restrictions for domestic abusers.
When: Wednesday, October 18th at 12:30pm PT
Where: online via Zoom
| | | Can Democracy Survive Disinformation?
Monday, October 23, 2023 at 11:30am PT
| The League of Women Voters of Sonoma County presents: Can Democracy Survive Disinformation?
Disinformation is a new style of warfare -- but it is fought using words, not guns. It can influence elections and destabilize governments. Nina Jankowicz, an internationally acclaimed expert, will take us into the world of disinformation campaigns revealing how they work and, more importantly, how to counter them. She emphasizes what is at stake: the future of democracy and the value of truth itself.
When: Wednesday, October 23rd at 11:30am PT
Where: online via Zoom
| | | Upcoming Community Events
| Plan Bay Area 2050+ Final Blueprint - webinar and Q&A
Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at 1pm
| In July, MTC and the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG) officially kicked off a two-and-a-half-year effort to develop Plan Bay Area 2050+.
This webinar will focus on the core planning and technical assumptions that will inform the development of the plan, including their Regional Growth Forecast, work-from-home projections, as well as financial needs and revenue forecasts, among other areas.
When: Thursday, October 19th, 2023 at 1pm
Where: Online via Zoom
| | | Recording of Alameda County District Attorney Town Hall | The voters of Alameda county elected Pamela Price for District Attorney on a platform to reform the criminal legal system. After 7 months in office, how is it going?
If you missed the Town Hall with Alameda County District Attorney, Pamela Price, you can watch the recording here. This event was organized by Faith in Action East Bay and the Interfaith Coalition for Justice in our Jails.
| | | Oppose a Constitutional Convention
Take Action Today!
| TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS:
VOTE NO ON SJR-7
The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) strongly opposes Governor Newsom's recent decision to seek an Article V constitutional convention. The Constitution is a living document, representing the fundamental tenets on which our democracy rests. The LWVC supports targeted and focused policy action to address gun violence and the damage it is doing to our children and our communities, but a constitutional convention is not the right approach.
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Champion Voting Rights with SJR-8
| TELL YOUR LEGISLATORS:
VOTE YES ON SJR-8
The California legislature recently introduced SJR-8, a joint resolution championing federal legislation that would grant statehood and ensure full representation and voting rights to the people of Washington, D.C. The resolution would register California's support for federal legislation H.R. 51 and S. 51, the Washington, D.C. Admission Act, which provides that the people of the State of Washington, D.C. would have all the rights of citizenship as tax-paying American citizens, including two senators and at least one representative.
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Join our group of fun, passionate volunteers and help make a difference in your community!
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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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Our next Board meeting is tomorrow (Monday, October 2, 2023) at 7pm. This meeting will be held online via Zoom. Please register to receive a confirmation email with the Zoom link.
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.
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