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Date: 11/15/2023
Subject: LWV of Piedmont | The Voter | November 15, 2023
From: League of Women Voters of Piedmont




Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

The Voter
 
The official newsletter of the
League of Women Voters of Piedmont, CA.
 
Vol. 36, Issue 10 | November 15, 2023

 
Included in this issue:
Upcoming League Events
Conversations with Women in Politics
Friday, December 1, 2023 at 11am PT
Libby Schaaf headshot
Join us for our Annual Holiday Luncheon Fundraiser featuring former Oakland Mayor, Libby Schaaf, who will share perspective about her public service and her current passions. 
 
When: Friday, December 1st at 11am with lunch at noon
Where: Piedmont Center for the Arts

 
This event is an important annual fundraiser for the League of Women Voters of Piedmont. Please come and support the League’s work!

After Incarceration: Reimagining Re-entry into the Community
Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 4pm PT
After Incarceration: Reimagining Re-entry into the Community - graphic with illustrated people
Join LWV West Contra Costa County and LWV Diablo Valley to learn about the many challenges formerly incarcerated persons, both adults and youth, face when they are released from incarceration and re-enter society. The stigma of incarceration follows them and makes their transition difficult. Many are not allowed to vote, find it challenging to secure a job, return to the school environment, or reintegrate into their families, and they can be ineligible for housing, public benefits, or student loans.
 
When: Tomorrow! Thursday, November 16th at 4pm PT
Where: online via Zoom


Upcoming Community Events
Learn about Moraga Canyon Specific Plan
Attend a Commission Meeting
Map of Moraga Canyon Piedmont with study area highlighted
Learn about the City's Moraga Canyon Specific Plan at tonight's Recreation Commission meeting at 7:30pm in the City Council Chambers at Piedmont City Hall, 120 Vista Avenue.
Community members in attendance will have an opportunity to speak once on the item. The meetings will also be broadcast live on KCOM-TV and available for streaming on the City’s website.

 

In the News
League of Women Voters Statement on Violence in Israel and Gaza

“The League of Women Voters stands in solidarity with the Israeli and Palestinian people impacted by the ongoing violence in Israel and Gaza. The human rights violations committed against women and children are inhumane and must not continue.

...

“We stand with all those working to restore peace, equality, and respect for every person’s human rights.”


Take Action
Urge Congress to Address the Climate Crisis and Protect Our Youth
Support the Children’s Fundamental Rights and Recovery Resolution
youth climate march with There Is No Planet B sign

Climate change and its effects threaten the physical, psychological, and economic well-being of our nation. It disproportionately impacts vulnerable communities, including youth, that have contributed the least to climate change-causing emissions.

 
Urge your Members of Congress to cosponsor the Children’s Fundamental Rights and Recovery Resolution to address climate change and protect our youth’s rights and future!

 

Other Happenings
Volunteer with Us!
volunteers needed help us empower voters and defend democracy
 
If you care about democracy as much as we do, we hope you'll consider joining our team! We are an all volunteer organization with "jobs" that range from once in a while tasks to full year positions.
 
Join our group of fun, passionate volunteers and help make a difference in your community!
 

 Weekly Office Hours
"League Thursdays" @ 10am or 5pm
image of full coffee cup and cocktail glass
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
 

 Monthly Board Meeting
First Mondays @ 7pm
LWVP Board meeting - first Mondays of the month
Our next Board meeting is Monday, January 8, 2023 at 7pm. This meeting will be held in-person. Please register to receive a confirmation email with the address and details.
 
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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The League of Women Voters of Piedmont is a tax-exempt organization under 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.  Contributions are tax deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Our federal tax ID is 94-6094831