The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) strongly opposes Governor Newsom’s recent decision to seek an Article V constitutional convention. The proposal, encapsulated in SJR-7, seeks to add California to the states aiming to alter the U.S. Constitution, a move that comes without a clear structure or guidelines.

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. Please read more!

On Monday September 11, 2023, at 7;30 – 9:30pm, Jim McGrath will be speaking about the Berkeley Waterfront for the Environmental Concerns Speaker Series. This will include the Berkeley Pier, a possible ferry service to San Francisco and other park issues. See you over Zoom!

Email to join us on Sunday, September 10. Come and represent the League for one or two hours registering voters and explaining why we love the League. Enjoy the parade and chat with some of the hundreds of people who flock to the stroll. The frequent praise of the League and the interesting questions, keep you engaged and busy. We’ll be among the vendors, entertainers, food booths, and government & nonprofit agencies whose booths line the Stroll. If you are able to volunteer, please email [email protected].

A book club discussion with the Dean of the UC Berkeley School of Law, Erwin Chermerinsky, is scheduled to take place Sep 13, 2023, 11am to 12:30pm. The talk is sponsored by the San Fernando Valley Unit of the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles. Chemerinsky will discuss: “Another Momentous Year in the Supreme Court – What is the impact on our communities and our nation?” Attend this event!

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