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Check out our fun and feisty panel on direct democracy! We'll gather at the San Francisco Public Library to listen to the latest insights on initiatives and referendums. Our panel will feature California Crackup co-author Joe Matthews, University of California Hastings College of the Law Professor Michael Salerno, and the statewide I&R Study Leader Helen Hutchison. The event will bring together bright minds, intelligent debate and League friends: What's not to like?
When: Thursday, May 9th, 6-7:30 p.m.
Where: San Francisco Public Library, Koret Auditorium
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 MyLeague: Leading the Charge for Change
The annual convention is occupying all our thoughts: We. Cannot. Wait.
This year's theme is myLeague: Leading the Charge for Change. Join us at the state leauge's convention and get to know League members from chapters throughout California.
It's inevitable: After attending the convention, you'll feel refreshed, energized, and ready to increase active and informed participation in civic life. Information on attendance costs, speakers, workshops, special activities are available at the Convention blog.
When: Friday, May 17, to Sunday, May 19
Where: Hayes Mansion, 200 Edenvale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95136 |
Don't miss the LWVSF Annual Meeting! Professor Chris Elmendorf from the UC Davis School of Law will deliver the keynote speech "Voter Guides and Voter Learning in San Francisco Elections." We will also be discussing next year's League business.
When: June 8, 9:30 a.m. to noon
Where: Location to be announced |
 It was during my last semester of graduate school when I was first introduced to the League through a 60 Minutes special about the history of the US presidential debates. As a I sat in class, I remember thinking two things: 1) how infuriated I was that the debates were allowed to be overrun by both political parties and the TV networks and 2) how incredibly proud I was that the League stood up to these self-interested superpowers. As I watched the national League’s president tell the media and country that the debates’ integrity was being compromised, I was intrigued that a group of women were the central champions of what should have been and continue to be a fair and honest debating process. Read More. |
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 LWVSF Annual Meeting
Saturday, June 8, 2013,
9:30 a.m. - noon
The Hobart Building, 582 Market Street, first floor, San Francisco
Please RSVP to lwvsf@lwvsf.org or (415) 989-8683.
League Summer Membership Tea
Sunday, August 4, 2013 | 3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Please RSVP to lwvsf@lwvsf.org or (415) 989-8683 for location. |
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