League Study of Federal Role in Education

Throughout the fall of 2011, the LWVMC Education Committee organized locally the National League’s study of the Federal Government’s role in education. This study is in anticipation of Congress’ revision and renewal of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, (ESEA) which in its current revised state is referred to as No Child Left Behind. The League’s October 3 and November 7 Action meetings were devoted to discussions and consensus taking on the issues involved. Conclusions were reported to the LWVUS November 30 and the national consensus will be finalized at the LWVUS Convention in 2012.

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Program Planning Survey for 2012

Members, have you taken our survey of local, bay area and national programs yet? If you haven’t, click on the link below to go to the survey and give us your input for this year. Results of the survey will be discussed at the February 6 Action Meeting. If you would like a paper copy of the survey to submit, please call the League office (507-0824) and ask that one be sent to you. Thank you!

2012 Program Planning Survey

Insights on Afghanistan: January 30th speaker

Marsha D. MacColl from Afghans4Tomorrow will speak at the January 30th International Relations/GreatDecisions group meeting.  She will focus on the risks Afghan women are taking in their every day lives and as they attempt to serve in their government, vote, and help bring peace to their country.   Photos, stories, and first-hand experiences working with the people of Kabul will be included in the presentation.  Discussion and questions follow the talk.

•  All meetings are held at 4340 Redwood Highway in San Rafael, Suite F 138.  Coffee and conversation, 11:30; the program begins at noon. 

International Relations/Great Decisions, 2012 Topics Announced

The League’s International Relations/Great Decisions group announces the topics for 2012.  The specific calendar will be announced as programs are scheduled. 

Anyone interested may attend the meetings, held the last Monday of the month in the League’s conference room in San Rafael, 4340 Redwood Highway, Suite F 138 (from the south, Terra Linda turnoff, east frontage road, turn right at five tall Palms).  Programs begin at noon,coffee and conversation at 11:30.  For more information go to the International Relations link at this site and/or contact the group chairperson, at jonsam@msn.com.

Great Decisions 2012 Topics  (purchase articles at fpa.org/Great Decisions)

Middle East Realignment: What lies ahead for the Middle East’s transition to Democracy?

Promoting Democracy: What role does democracy-promotion have in U.S. foreign policy today?  What are the best methods?

Mexico:  How is Mexico addressing its cross-border challenges and what is the nature of its north-south  foreign relations?

Cybersecurity:  International cybercrime and authoritarian control of networks are among the new hallenges facing governments and the private sector. How are democratic governments responding?

Exit from Afghanistan and Iraq:  What are the US exit strategies and how can we continue to promote stability and reduce terrorism in the region?

State of the Oceans:  What is the impact of climate change on the world’soceans, and how can we, working with other nations, address the challenges?

Indonesia: How can Indonesia continue its path of growth, reform, prosperityand democracy?  What is its role in the global community?

Energy Geopolitics:  Instability in the Middle East, the vulnerability of nuclear power, and increasing use of energy by developing countries— how are we and  other nations dealing with this changed landscape?

A look at the Marin Election Process...

LWVMC League member Anne Layzer invites you to a slide show depicting the voting process beginning with the casting of a ballot to posting the results. Click here to link to the slide show.