The California Racial Justice Act will prohibit the use of race, ethnicity or national origin to seek or obtain convictions or sentences

The League of Women Voters urges support for SB 10, which seeks to fix California’s broken bail system. Currently 46,000 Californians are in county jails because they cannot make bail. While wealthy defendants can secure their own release, poor defendants cannot. Poor Californians are sitting in jail for weeks, months, even years awaiting trial, all the while at risk of losing their jobs, their homes and even their children.

The 2017 California legislative session is a wrap, and thanks to supporters like you, we have new laws addressing many of the critical issues we face in California. Because so many of you took action, we’re celebrating major legislative victories:

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We need your help. For months, we’ve witnessed growing anti-government rhetoric in the media and in our public discourse.  Accusations of “rigged elections” and “inherent corruption in our political process” have become commonplace. For many, memes have replaced journalism and threats and insults have replaced political debate.   

Our group warns failure to fully implement voter-approved measure could invalidate important legislation, restrict public and press recordings of proceedings

Learn the many benefits of electric vehicles! Sign up now for one of the online events in October.

Learn more about the local candidates who impact your criminal justice system with Elect Justice CA.

As California faces a statewide recall election, it is time for us to mobilize once again to engage voters around the state to use their power and vote!.

20 orgs and 250 Californians signed petition criticizing the California Cable and Telecommunications Association's decision to eliminate Cal Channel.

When discussing why we need to maintain the current income tax rates on the wealthiest, it’s important to talk about what is at stake.

On our birthday we celebrate our unwavering belief in humanity

Seeking asylum is not a crime. Refugees should be greeted with dignity and respect.

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Our partners, Common Cause and McGeorge School of Law have put together an online resource for local governments interested in establishing local commissions: www.localredistricting.org. The site includes guidance on creating commissions, a database of every local redistricting ordinance passed in the state, research, and other resources. As part of the project, Common Cause has also committed to helping local organizations or jurisdictions interested in creating a commission with education, research, and drafting.

We advocated tirelessly at the Capitol to empower voters and defend democracy in California.

• We oppose deportation of undocumented immigrants.
• We reject discrimination based on religion, including orders or actions that target Muslims or immigrants from majority-Muslim nations.
• We fight discrimination and any threats to civil and human rights.

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The June 7, 2016 Presidential Primary Election is just days away and California Secretary of State Alex Padilla and LWVC President Helen Hutchison are urging voters to know their rights. The California Voter Bill of Rights can be found in the Voter Information Guide sent to every voting household.  It is also available online in 10 different languages.

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Help us ensure California is a place where the promise of democracy is realized for everyone.

Get ready to vote on the November 8 ballot measures! You can download our Pros & Cons PDF or read about the November ballot measures online.

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