Learn of Changes in the Power of the Presidency

Join the Leagues of Santa Clara County for a timely program on the growing power of the presidency and the state of our democracy, featuring Stanford Law Professor Pamela Karlan (photo left) and Santa Clara University Law Professor David Sloss (photo right).

• September 9, 2025, 7:00 pm to 9 pm
• Quinlan Community Center, 10185 N. Stelling Road, Cupertino
• Register here.

The speakers will discuss questions such as: What is executive power and what did the framers of the Constitution intend? How have recent executive actions tested the limits of presidential authority? What role have the courts played in the defining the limits of executive power? 

Girls Just Wanna Defend Democracy     

On the evening of August 27 fans arrived for Cyndi Lauper's Girls Just Wanna Have Fun Farewell Tour at Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View. Fun-loving volunteers from the Los Altos Mountain View Area League of Women Voters greeted them with information about registering to vote, the dangers of the proposed SAVE Act, and swag. Cyndi Lauper has invited local Leagues to attend all her U.S. concerts to promote voting and defend our democracy. Our League volunteers connected with well over 300 people at the event.

BEHIND EVERY POWERFUL WOMAN…

                       ARE MORE POWERFUL WOMEN

 Plan ahead to see direct from Broadway, the acclaimed Tony Award®-winning musical SUFFS about the brilliant, passionate, and funny American women who fought tirelessly for the right to vote. Created by Shaina Taub. Join LWV members to see “Suffs”.

• SUFFS: The Musical
  Saturday, October 25 at 7:30 PM
  Orpheum Theatre, San Francisco
• Promo code LWVLOSALTOS saves up to $5 on tickets
  
• Benefit: $10 from each ticket purchased with this code will go to the League of Women Voters of Los Altos & Mountain View

How to Purchase Tickets:

Online: https://www.broadwaysf.com/events/bsf-suffs-2025/orpheum-theatre/tickets/B19FBBFF-0FBD-4610-AA1F-C2BC91A83AE0/?pc=BAB05788-AE9D-440B-8FCE-F1E4637770A0 Promo code included within link.

Democracy in Your Hands Series | June – October 2025

Our nation is in a constitutional crisis. Now more than ever, it's critical that League members have the tools they need to mobilize their communities to defend our democracy. To help Leagues prepare, LWV is facilitating five training opportunities, you can sign up for the three upcoming trainings and can watch recordings of the two which have already occurred.   

 The virtual training series includes five key topics, outlining how Leagues can activate and mobilize their communities in this rapidly changing political environment and make a lasting impact. Members are welcome to attend any of the following sessions, occurring through the summer and early fall.

• Jun. 18, 11am ET | Understanding Media Literacy: How to Stay Informed, Engaged, and in the Know (recorded)
• Jul. 23, 11am ET | Championing Issues That Matter Most to You (recorded)
• Aug. 20, 12:30pm ET | Understand the Three Branches of Government (recorded)
• Sept. 17, 11am ET | Working With Local Election Officials to Anchor Change
• Oct. 22, 3:30pm ET | Building Coalitions to Amplify Action

Register now.

Defending democracy is demanding much of us in these times, but we are all in this together.

League of Women Voters of California Announces Neutral Position on Proposition 50

Click here to see the complete statement that explains our neutral position, provides context for that position, and shifts the focus to empowering California voters.

Early in the process, before the ballot language was written, we, along with several other good government groups, issued independent statements opposing mid-cycle redistricting. This was consistent with the League’s long-standing positions at both the state and national level. 

 Since then, and on the heels of Texas’ decision, California Governor Newsom and the legislature moved forward to do mid-cycle redistricting. The ballot measure language has been finalized. While the process for the redistricting in California differs from what is happening in Texas, LWVC recognizes the importance of staying aligned with our national League and also with state and local Leagues, such as in Texas, that are, or may soon be, in court challenging unfair maps.

With these factors in mind, LWVC does not take a position on Proposition 50.

Still Far From Equal

August 26 is commonly known as Women’s Equality Day. However, the recently passed “One Big Beautiful Bill” will deprive millions of women of health care, particularly reproductive care.

The SAVE Act, which is currently before the US Senate, threatens to make it harder for women who’ve changed their names to cast their ballots.

Attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion threaten to erase the fight for equal rights from our schools and museums.

Unfortunately, the attacks on women don’t stop there. The erosion of democracy under the current administration has put our country into a constitutional crisis — and their antidemocratic actions make equality impossible.

We launched Unite and Rise 8.5 to fight back against authoritarianism. Our democracy, and equality, depend on it.

If you haven’t yet, fight for equality. Sign our commitment form to become a part of the movement to push back against inequality.