The LWVMC Communications & Technology Committee meets on the third Friday of each month.

The meeting is hybrid: In person at our League’s office (address above) and on Zoom.

Questions? Contact: communications@marinlwv.org.

Commemorate John Lewis' life's work on this Day of Action and focus on shared democratic values.

League of Women Voters members and friends & family will meet at 4:15pm on the Larkspur Landing side of the Larkspur overpass to protest on the overpass. We will gather afterwards in the community area at Larkspur Landing where there are several food and drink choices.

No RSVP necessary. If you have questions, please contact Outreach@MarinLWV.org.

For other protest locations:  https://www.mobilize.us/john-lewis-actions/

Good Trouble Lives On: National Day of Action

Learn more HERE

The powerful 2014 historical drama “Selma” will be shown, sponsored by the League of Women Voters of San Francisco and Indivisible SF. The film honors Congressman John Lewis and the brave activists who changed history in their 1965 voting rights campaign from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.

The screening will be followed by a community discussion about John Lewis's legacy and how we can continue his work of making “Good Trouble” in our own communities today. This is an opportunity to reflect on the power of collective action and the ongoing importance of protecting voting rights for all.

More information at https://indivisiblesf.org/events/2025/7/16/honoring-john-lewis-and-the-fight-for-voting-rights

Join members of the League of Women Voters of Marin County and friends at the LWVMC office to make signs for the protests on July 17.

Bring supplies you already have, and additional supplies will be provided. We have suggested quotes from John Lewis and slogans promoting voting rights and immigrant rights.

No RSVP necessary. If you need more information, contact Outreach@MarinLWV.org.

Tuesday July 15, 2025 Actions

• SUPPORT immigrants in our community by distributing hotline information: Marin 415-991-4545 and West Marin 415-755-3622; others listed HERE and tell immigrants about their rights HERE.

• “PLUG THE GAP” created by federal administration policies and legislation by volunteering at food distribution centers, soup kitchens, medical clinics, and immigration rights offices (or donate money if you cannot donate time). A few are HERE and HERE.

• ACKNOWLEDGE your support for the League of Women Voters’ Unite & Rise 8.5 Campaign and get others to sign up HERE.

The Three Branches of the U.S. Government

U.S. Constitution

The Founding Fathers, the framers of the U.S. Constitution, wanted to form a government that did not allow one person to have too much control. With this in mind, they wrote the Constitution to provide for a separation of powers, or three separate branches of government - Legislative, Executive & Judicial.

Each branch has its own responsibilities and at the same time, the three branches work together to make the country run smoothly and to assure that the rights of citizens are not ignored or disallowed. This is done through checks and balances. A branch may use its powers to check the powers of the other two in order to maintain a balance of power among the three branches of government.

• LEARN MORE HERE

• https://www.usa.gov/espanol/

The Transportation Land Use Housing (TLUH) Committee is meeting today on Zoom at 10am — link to join the meeting is below.

10:00 am - Guest Speaker:  Leelee Thomas, deputy director of the Marin County Community Development Agency – countywide community land trust/preservation of affordable housing

There will also be updates and discussion on other housing issues in Marin.

11:00 am - Guest Speaker: Eddy Cummins, General Manager of Sonoma Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART)  who will update us on  the System's operation and future.

Send questions to TLUH@marinlwv.org

No July Member Meeting Scheduled

Blog post by LWVUS CEO Celina Steward (posted 7/3/25)

This Independence Day, Americans will likely gather for parades, fireworks, and barbeques, celebrating our democracy with familiar traditions. But while many will spend the holiday waving flags, the Trump administration and its allies are attempting to systematically dismantle the very reason for this holiday and put our country and the people in it, Americans, in harm's way.  

As CEO of the League of Women Voters of the US, it’s my professional and patriotic duty today to issue an urgent call. And while this is a rare move for our century-old organization, it is necessary.  

It is not an overstatement to say that we are in a constitutional crisis. While celebrating July 4 is part of our culture and tradition, we are in a new age, requiring us to not only pay attention but find ways to fight back — now. 

The signs are unmistakable. We've witnessed an administration that defies federal court orders, amplifies voter fraud disinformation while restricting ballot access, allows innocent people to be snatched off the streets in broad daylight without any due process, and uses government power to silence dissent. Courts have rolled back voting protections and civil rights while operating with no accountability to the public they serve. 

This isn't temporary turbulence that we can white-knuckle our way through. This is methodical erosion of our democratic values and policies. And there has been little resistance on either side of the aisle in Congress. And quite frankly, the more we stand by just watching, the more we hand over our democracy day by day.  

Please read more to learn how you can engage with your democracy at this critical time HERE:

https://www.lwv.org/blog/independence-day-democracy-needs-defenders-not-cheerleaders

Take Action Today …

Call your Congressional Representative and Senators and tell them not to gut medicaid!

Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121

You can also send an email or letter - contact information HERE

It’s PHONE CALL FRIDAY!

Call your Senators and tell them to support funding for public media - PBS and NPR!

Capitol Switchboard: 202-224-3121

It's TAKE ACTION TUESDAY!!

Take Action by telling your Senators to oppose the anti-voter SAVE ACT!

You can send a letter here: https://www.lwv.org/.../tell-your-senators-oppose-save-act

or call your Senators at 202-224-3121

Tour of the Elections Dept. with Lynda Roberts

 Monday, June 23, 3:15pm

starting in Rm 125 of Marin Civic Center

Reception to follow at 4:40pm in Café

Join Lynda Roberts, retiring Registrar of Voters for Marin County, on her last guided tour of the Marin County Elections Dept. This will be an interesting and informative overview of how votes are counted in Marin County. All new and long-time members who have not previously taken this tour are welcome to join us on this informative tour. Limited to 15 people.

RSVP required.

RSVP to Membership@MarinLWV.org.

Marin City Juneteenth Festival 2025

Event information HERE

Our League will have a table at this event and we need League member volunteers for two shifts (11 am -2:30 pm and 2:30 pm - 6 pm)

If you can volunteer, then please send an email to Sara at outreach@marinlwv.org

The LWVMC Communications & Technology Committee meets on the third Friday of each month.

The meeting is hybrid: In person at our League’s office (address above) and on Zoom.

Questions? Contact: communications@marinlwv.org.

Take Action every Friday, by making a phone call to one or more of your elected representatives to share your opinions on issues and to tell them an action you would like them to take.

Contact information for your elected representatives is located HERE

Today, call your Senators and tell them to oppose the anti-voter SAVE Act.

Learn more here: https://www.lwv.org/take-action/tell-your-senators-oppose-save-act

Call the Capitol Switchboard (available during EST hours!): 202-224-3121 and ask to speak to one of your Senators right now!

The LWVMC Education & Libraries Committee meets on the third Thursday of each month.

The meeting is hybrid: In person at the League Office (address above) and on Zoom

Questions? Contact: Education@marinlwv.org

Juneteenth is the oldest nationally celebrated commemoration of the ending of slavery in the United States, and just one of several “Emancipation Days” observed by Black diasporic communities in the Caribbean, Mexico, Canada, and the US.

Read an LWV blog post about Juneteenth HERE

Democracy in Your Hands Series

June – October 2025

Hosted by LWVUS for LWV Members

Training Series:

This virtual training series will include 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.

Find the upcoming agenda and more information on each session HERE. 

Jun. 18, 11am ET (8 am PST) | Understanding Media Literacy: How to Stay Informed, Engaged, and in the Know 

Jul. 23, 11am ET (8 am PST) | Championing Issues That Matter Most to You 

Aug. 20, 12:30pm ET (9:30 am PST) | Understand the Three Branches of Government 

Sept. 17, 11am ET (8 am PST) | Working With Local Election Officials to Anchor Change 

Oct. 22, 3:30pm ET ( 12:30 pm PST) | Building Coalitions to Amplify Action 

REGISTER NOW

Member Orientation

Thursday, June 12, 10:30 am - noon. in person

4340 Redwood Hwy Conference Room, Suite F-138

(around the corner from the League office)

All members, whether new or old, are invited to attend. The Orientation will review and/or introduce members to the League’s structure, mission, principles, history, and committees.

Light refreshments will be served.

For anyone who cannot attend this time, please sign up for the Orientation on Wednesday, June 4, 5:30pm -7pm in person

Please RSVP to membership@marinlwv.org.

Registration is now closed.

Marin County Government - New Perspectives

Join LWVMC members for our Annual Meeting. We will conduct important League business* as well as review the past year's accomplishments and share some of our upcoming plans. We will then have lunch and hear from our guest speaker, Derek Johnson, the Marin County Executive Administrator who will speak to us about Marin County Government - New Perspectives (see below for more info).

Non-members are welcome to join us to learn about League, enjoy lunch (optional) & hear from our guest speaker.

Our Guest Speaker is Derek Johnson, the Marin County Executive for the past year. Mr. Johnson will provide an overview of how Marin County is now governed, what the County Executive's role is, and how the position has changed from his predecessor. He will share the top issues facing Marin County now and in the next five years and his short-term and long-term goals. Mr. Johnson will also discuss the recent hiring of a new Registrar of Voters, to replace the retiring Lynda Roberts, and how organizations like LWV can work with local governments to have input on those issues that impact the community.

*Members need to read the Member Kit prior to the meeting; non-members do not participate in any voting.

Mill Valley Pride Kick-Off Event

Mill Valley Depot, 11 am - 3 pm

Event information HERE

We need League members to staff our table, please send Sara an email at  Outreach@MarinLWV.org if you can volunteer. :)

Member Orientation

Wednesday, June 4, 5:30pm -7pm in person

4340 Redwood Hwy

Conference Room, Suite F-138 (around the corner from office)

All members, whether new or old, are invited to attend. The Orientation will review and/or introduce members to the League’s structure, mission, principles, history, and committees.

Light refreshments will be served.

For anyone who cannot attend this time, please sign up for the Orientation on Thursday, June 12, 10:30 am - noon.

Please RSVP to membership@marinlwv.org.

The LWVMC Executive Board meets monthly on the first Wednesday of the month.

Direct questions to info@marinlwv.org