Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.
Your Vote is Your Voice |
LVW Bay Area League Day
March 8th 10:00 to 1:00
On Zoom
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LWVBA’s annual education forum will focus on the inner workings of regional governance. |
LWV Federal Judiciary Study Consensus Meeting
March 17, 10:00 am
On Zoom
| | | A LWV study is begins the process by which the League develops positions that guide the actions we take on critical issues of the day. At the Consensus Meeting we gather the Local League views to be reported back to the national League.
To prepare for this meeting, please go to the study site where you will find information about the study and a variety of materials to provide information about the subject.
Study Website | Check the Online Calendar for the latest schedule
and for locations or links to virtual meetings.
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Citizen Activists:
Santa Rosa Southwest Greenway Park
March 24, 11:30
On Zoom
| | | This long skinny park started out as a freeway to go over Spring Lake Park. That idea never happened. In 2009 a group of residents started the Southwest Greenway Campaign.
Thea Hensel, the chair of this grassroots committee, will tell the story of how a group of dedicated citizens can get things done.
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LWV Webinar On Climate Change
March 27, 4:00 pm
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Sponsored by the League of Women Voters – Climate Interest Group
With Tom Steyer, a longtime leader in the climate movement, who has spearheaded citizen campaigns, championed climate science, and advocated for bold legislation—even running for President to put climate first. Now, he’s leveraging decades of experience as a world-class investor to drive climate solutions in the private sector.
| Community Events
Held by other organizations that might be of interest to voters. |
AAUW Women's Film Festival
March 29, 2:00 to 4:00 pm
Carole L Ellis Auditorium
Santa Rosa Junior College Petaluma Campus
| | | AAUW Petaluma announces the third annual AAUW Petaluma Women’s Film Festival, a two-hour showing of films about women featuring uplifting stories celebrating diversity, courage, and joy in overcoming life’s challenges. Many of the films are directed and/or produced by women. We are excited to include the locally-made film “Unbound” which tells the story of the Petaluma non-profit arts group Life On Art. After the films there will be a hosted conversation with the Life On Art founder and the film-maker. Plan to attend this inspiring and exciting show!
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Contact Your Representatives | | | Urge Your Members of Congress to Stand Up for Democracy
Contact Congress Today
It has been just over one month since President Trump took the oath of office. In that time, he’s issued over 70 executive orders and numerous executive memos and proclamations that roll back the rights of Americans and violate the constitutional authority of Congress. The Administration has ignored constitutional protections and laws passed by Congress by seeking to end birthright citizenship, dismantling federal agencies, and freezing federal funding.
Checks, balances, and the rule of law are necessary to ensure our democracy continues, yet Congress has taken no action to stop this illegal power grab. It is time for Congress to act. Please ask your Senators and Representative to stand up for our democracy.
A constitutional crisis is unfolding, and at the League, we believe that Congress’ inaction signals its approval of the violation of laws and the Constitution, as well as the Administration's seizure of congressional power. Congress’ power to act is clear. Article I of the Constitution grants Congress all legislative powers and the authority to approve spending in the federal budget.
A failure to act means that Congress is enabling the actions of the executive branch, threatening the rule of law and our Constitution. Every day, congressional inaction jeopardizes our system of checks and balances, our liberties as Americans, and our democracy in its entirety.
It is time for Congress to stand up for the constitution and their constituents. It is time for Congress to resist this power grab and stand in the power that the US Constitution gives them. Contact your members of Congress and ask them to stand up for our democracy.
| The League will sent out calls to action to members and other interested parties from time to time.
You can sign up for ongoing Action Alerts at the National, State, And local Level:
For National Alerts, to to the LWVUL "Take Action" page, and scroll to the bottom to "Sign Up for Email: LINK TO LWVUS ALERTS
For LWV California Alerts, to to "LWVX Sign up for Communication": LINK TO LWVC ALERTS SIGN-UP
Sonoma County Alerts are sent to all members. I you are not a member, you can also receive Alerts and other communication by clicking on the "Add Me to Your Mailing List" link in the upper right of the web page .LWV SONOMA WEBSITE
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Civic Actions
Check our Website
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Online Calendar
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We have added a new category of events to our Calendar, Civic Actions. These are not League Events, but are a chance to make your voice heard about issues important to the League, such as town halls and rallies.
This may come and go fairly quickly so watch the calendar for these, and please participate as you can.
Next one of these is the Women's March on March 8 at Old Courthouse Square.

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Become a Member
League of Women Voters Sonoma County
The most direct way to join or renew your membership is to go to our web site https://www.lwvsonoma.org and click on the Join Us button to fill in your contact information, preferences. You may pay your dues online, or you can print out your invoice and send it along with your dues to our office at the address below.
| Here are some links of interest. | 555 Fifth Street, Suite 300-O
Santa Rosa, CA 95401-8301
(707) 545-5943
www.lwvsonoma.org
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