TAKE A LOOK AT THE STATUS OF LGBTQIA+ RIGHTS

See the article written by Meghan Browder for the national League of Women Voters celebrating Pride Month in June. It covers Recent Anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation, Legal Efforts to Protect LGBTQIA+ Rights, and How You Can Stand Up for LGBTQIA+ Rights.

Link to the blog HERE.

SEE HIGHLIGHTS FROM LWVUS 2022 CONVENTION!

Notably, the 2022 Convention coincided with the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion. In her opening remarks, LWVUS board president Dr. Deborah Ann Turner reflected on her experiences as an obstetrician/gynecologist and the League’s dedication to reproductive justice. Dr. Turner closed by announcing the League’s next “moonshot” goal: abolition of the Electoral College. The League has long supported this goal due to the college’s racist history and many shortcomings. See more!

SEE ALL THAT THE BAY AREA LEAGUE IS WORKING ON

The Board is continuing to plan for the Community Conversation on “The Youth Vote”, intended to be offered in September. Suggestions for presenters are welcome, and a major goal is to have representation from around the Bay Area. The 2022-2024 Bay Area League Board will schedule periodic Community Conversations, and topic ideas can be sent to [email protected]. See highlights at lwvbae.org!.