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LWV Los Altos Mountain View
PO Box 3492
Los Altos, CA 94024
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Date: 11/15/2025
Subject: The Voter - News, Events, and Action November 1
From: LWV Los Altos Mountain View



Helping Make Democracy Work!

The Voter
Newsletter for
LWV Los Altos-Mountain View
November 15, 2025
In this Issue:
  • League News
  • Take Action
  • Ongoing Events

League News

From LWV Los Altos Mountain View Area...

Higher Education at Risk - And How You Can Help Protect It

AAUW Silicon Valley invites LWVLAMV members to a webinar with Meghan Kissell, AAUW Senior Director of Policy and Advocacy.

  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025, 4 pm Pacific
  • Register HERE
Join an in-depth discussion on how the current administration's policies are impacting higher education. Specifically, learn the latest repercussions for admissions, Pell Grants, student loan forgiveness, student civil rights protections, and the experiences of international students. This event will explore ways that we can help protect and strengthen our higher education system.


From LWV US ...

Defending Democracy Country-wide

How have LWV members been advocating for LWV goals during this fraught time? Check out the League’s efforts. Click on the links.

  • LWV and plaintiffs sought emergency relief in a lawsuit to stop the Trump-Vance administration’s unlawful creation of government databases containing legally protected personal information.
  • Voters and civil rights groups sought to halt Department of Justice attempts to seize voter data in CAME, MI, MNNY, and PA.
  • LWV Indiana and partners filed a lawsuit challenging anti-voter laws that target naturalized citizens.

Take Action

Our Turn to Defend Democracy!

Sign on with Unite and Rise here.

Commit to:

  • Take action by voting and volunteering to ensure our freedom to vote is protected.
  • Mobilize in nonviolent efforts to hold government accountable.
  • Stay informed about the policies and decisions that affect us all, combat disinformation, and amplify the voices and stories of those most impacted.

Ongoing Events

 


Housing Committee
  • Monday, November 17, 2025, 7pm
  • Speaker: Robert Cain, Principal Planner for the City of Palo Alto, to discuss the San Antonio Road Area Plan
  • Contact Sue Russell, Housing Committee, to RSVP and for location.
  • To learn about our housing-related activities:  Housing Committee
 
Voter Services
 
Book Group
  • December 27 or 28 (TBD) and Saturday, January 17, 2026 2:00 -  3:30 pm 
  • Books: December-High Spirits by Robertson Davies and January-Destiny of the Republic by Candice Millard
  • Contact Karin Bricker at bookclub@lwvlamv.org to confirm interest and get the meeting location.
  • To learn about our reading group: Book Club
 
Board Meeting



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