Declaring Our Independence: No Kings then, No Kings Today By Louise Rothman-Riemer, LWVBA Co-President 250 years ago, in July of 1776, our founding fathers sent a Declaration of Independence to King George III of England. Among the grievances enumerated in this critical founding document, many might well be applied to what has been happening today under the current Administration. For 250 years our democracy has been evolving to accept and acknowledge the reality and importa

Escalating over the past 10 years is the unsubstantiated myth of “Voter Fraud” heard primarily from a candidate and a party that, fearful they might lose an election, have done their best to discredit the voting process in this country. Voter Fraud, according to the Brennan Center for Justice, states that “Extensive research reveals that fraud is exceedingly rare. Yet repeated, false allegations of fraud can make it harder for millions of eligible Americans to participate in

"Proposition 45 is a complex initiative that is deceptive and requires a deeper look to understand its implications and why the League opposes it. The following article provides a more comprehensive analysis." Vote with the League PROPOSITION 45: MODIFIES ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW FOR CERTAIN PROJECTS OPPOSE Proposition 45 Summary: Proposition 45 would amend the state’s landmark California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to create deadlines for environmental reviews of

WASHINGTON, DC — With the 2026 midterm elections fast approaching, the League of Women Voters is launching a nationwide effort to equip voters with trusted information, combat misinformation and ensure Americans can cast their ballots safely and confidently. As confusion about voting rules grows and targeted disinformation spreads, the League and its more than 800 state and local Leagues are mobilizing communities around one urgent message: Your vote is your power and now is

By Louise Rothman-Riemer According to the website for the Bay Conservation and Development Commission, (BCDC) “Sixty years ago, three remarkable women convinced the State of California to create the world’s first coastal protection agency – BCDC. Kay Kerr, Sylvia McLaughlin, and Esther Gulick looked west from their East Bay living rooms and saw a shoreline and wetlands being defiled by garbage and development. The Bay was endangered – an average of four square miles of the Ba

A growing coalition of civil rights and community organizations today announced their opposition to a proposed voter ID initiative that would impose sweeping new restrictions on how every Californian casts their ballot and harm communities that already face obstacles to voting. “This voter ID measure is not about protecting voters; it is about importing the current federal administration’s election lies and intimidation tactics into California,” said Jenny Farrell, Executive

November 13, 2025 WASHINGTON, DC — “While we are relieved that the government has reopened and critical services are being restored, this record-length shutdown came at a steep cost. Millions of Americans were deprived of their paychecks, and basic human needs hung in the balance—all while our elected leaders continued to get paid, but failed to secure long-term solutions that support working families and strengthen our democracy. The crisis is far from over—the deal that en

Released October 21, 2025 SANTA ANA – Yesterday, the League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) filed a motion in federal court to intervene in USA v. Weber , the US Department of Justice’s case against the California Secretary of State, to protect the data of all California voters and prevent misuse of that data, which could harm California communities. “Californians have a right to privacy and a right to vote free from intimidation or misuse of their personal information