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In This Issue:
Great American Write-In on Saturday, April 10, 2010 from 9:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M., sponsored by Women For, at Lakeview Senior Center, Woodbridge Community Park, 20 Lake Road, Irvine.
Annual Meeting for the Orange Coast League is set for
Saturday May 22, 2010 at the Laguna Woods Clubhouse.
Lunch with League Two Timely Topics for Sunshine Week:
A Betrayal of the Public Trust
California Fair Elections Campaign. How Can a Ballot Issue Work to Reform California Campaign Finance?
Democracy by Initiative
We're Living in Exponential Times + Are American Students Prepared to Compete?
Orange County Board of Supervisors' Report
Report: February Lunch with League Event
Spin: Your Brain on Politics
Red Gray and Blue Blog
Mentioning League Members
League President's Message regarding Citizens United v. FEC
LWVUS 2010 Legislative Priorities
League Urges Representatives to Oppose Overturning EPA Finding
Sunshine Week 2010
Arms Control Task Force Paper Available Online
Reflections on the CopenhagenClimate Change Conference
League Democracy Survey
California Budget Update
LWVC Recommendations on June Ballot Measures
Key Election Information for the June Statewide Primary Election
California OneCare Gears Up for the 365 Ad Campaign
February 2010
February 2010
In This Issue:
Grassroots Input: Pick top three issues for National LWVUS
Lunch with League: Spin: Your Brain on Politics--How Political Strategists Manipulate and Frame the Political Message
Are America's Students Prepared to Compete?
A Passion for Justice--21st Century Feminism
Great Decisions Discussion Groups
Betrayal of the Public Trust: Orange County Fair Campaign Practises
California Constitution Differs fromother States'
Orange County Board of Supervisors' Report
California Health Programs in Jeopardy by Budget Proposals
State Controller John Chiang's Talk on the Economy
League Celebrates 90th Anniversary
In Memoriam: Siggy Johnson
Supreme Court Ruling Undermines Basic Pillar of U.S. Democracy
League Urges House to Complete Work on Health Care Reform
League Executive Director Appointed to Open Government Panel
January 2010
January 2010
In this Issue:
Ending California's Budget Crisis
Take Part in a Grassroots Operation--LWVUS style
League Public Policy Positions 2008-2010 In Brief
Spin--Your Brain on Politics
Will Initiatives Work?
2010 Water Tours
Orange County Board of Supervisors' Report
Openness in Government
Mary G. Wilson to serve on Committee with Sandra Day O'Connor
League Delegation Attends Copenhagen Climate Change Conference
LWVUS Arms Control Task Force
Citizens' Redistricting Commission
League Weighs in on Initiative Process
December 2009
December 2009
In this Issue:
About the Illumination Foundation
Constitutional Reform Attracts Movers & Shakers
Ending California's Budget Crisis--The Road to Recovery
Highlights of November League of Women Voters of Orange Coast Board November Meeting
Untangling Health Care Reform
Inching Closer to Drawing Lines--California Citizen Redistricting Commission
Good News for Campaign Finance Reform
Movement Toward Reform--California Ballot Box Budgeting and Initiative Reform
Free Communications Training: Marketing 101 for Local Leagues
The Susan Bee Available Online
Elections: New Federal Requirements for Handling Military and Overseas Voters
Program Planning Webinar: View It Now Online
League Applauds Passage of Affordable Health Care for America Act
League Commentary on Citizens United v. FEC Case before the Supreme Court
November 2009
November 2009
In this Issue:
Affordable and Quality Education for all California Students: September Lunch with League Presentation
Orange County Board of Supervisors' Report
Mentioning Members: Sophie Edberg, Marge Tyhurst
Welcome to new members
Health Care Town Meeting-Laguna Beach Unit Consensus
Untangling Health Care Reform
LWVC NEWS: League of Women Voters of California
Redistricting Implementation Takes a Big Step Forward
Constitutional Reform
Updated League Publications For Sale in Online Store
Leadership Council 2010
California Fair Elections Act
Is Advocacy Your Passion? Sign Up to Receive Action Alerts
Discussions about Water
U. S. Department of the Interior Sends Response to California's Water Crisis
Resources for Climate Change
LWVUS NEWS: League of Women Voters of the United States
Program Planning Updates: November 18 Webinar
Public Option Is Vital for Health Care Reform
League and Partners Release Statement on Impending Ethics Deadline
"Stand Up to the Lies" TV Ad Viewed 4,000 Times on YouTube
First Call to National Convention 2010
October 2009
October 2009
In this Issue:
Lunch with League-October Climate Change Legislation: The Laws We Need to Save Our Planet"
Lunch with League-November The Enemy Within: Unconventional Security Measures
Orange County Board of Supervisors' Report
League Urges Congress and President to Continue Support for Public Option
Health Care Reform: The Cost of Doing Nothing
Untangling Health Care Reform - Advocacy Team ready to talk to your community group. Call Mailyn Lees or e-mail lees.atdesk@gmail.com
News from the Orange County ILO
The U.S. Role in Afghanistan: Sane or Senseless? Afghanistan: Sane or Senseless? by Hasan Nouri
League Role to Support Civil Discourse
Supreme Court Considers Overturning Protections for Democracy: Citizens United Case
Census 2010: Updates
League Geeks Now Available to Aid Members
Fair Judiciary: The Impact of Caperton v. Massey on Wisconsin Judicial Ethics
League Opposes Amendment Intended to Block Carbon Pollution Regulation
Openness in Government: Annual Secrecy Report Card
LWVUS Annual Telemarketing Outreach Program Runs September 15 to October 15
League of Women Voters Objects to Deceptive Advertising by "League of American Voters"
Members Can Update Their Own Contact Information
September 2009
September 2009
In This Issue:
Lunch with League: California Education Budget Slashed: What Will It Mean to Our Childrens' Future?
Dispel the Myths: Health Care Reform Q&A.
Health Care Reform: What's Happening Next in Washington?
8 ways reform provides security and stability to those with or without coverage.
Side-by-Side Comparison of Proposed Health Reform Bills
California Budget Crisis--Where We Are-- and Where We're Going
Climate Change History Made in the House; Battle Moves to the Senate.
League's Safeguarding U.S. Democracy Program Updates
League Freedom of Information Audits
LWVC Regional Workshop
Implementing Redistricting by Commission
League's Role in Constitutional Reform
July-August 2009
July-August 2009
In this Issue:
Summer Lunches with League--Two Critical Issues--The CA Budget Crisis, The US Role in Afghanistan
Orange County Board of Supervisors Report-June 2
Time to Renew Your Membership
Honoring 50 Year Members
Natural Resources News
Medical Bankruptcy in the United States
LWVUS Position on Healthcare Reform
Wealth, Income, And The Affordability Of Health Insurance
Orange County Leagues Win Award
Public Forum on Climate Legislation
Women's Equality Day
Clean Energy & Security Act
Effects of Climate Change in the Midwest
LWVC Convention Highlights
Proposition II Implementation Begins
Secretary of State Award Presented to LWVC
Issues for Education & Advocacy 2009-2011
May-June 2009
May-June 2009
April 2009
April 2009
Water Supply Status from the California Department of Water Resources
Program Events in April, Earth Month, "The Green Generation."
Death Penalty Update
White House Council on Women and Girls
Health Care Council of Orange County
Fair and Impartial Courts Update
How Important is Global Warming to You?
LWVC State Convention: Long Beach May 14-17
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS' REPORT FOR MEETINGS OF MARCH 3, 10, and 17.
League Calls on FEC to Follow Law
Legislative Analyst's Office: Overview CA State Budget
March 2009
March 2009
February 2009
February 2009
Families in crisis: President's Message
Lunch with League Speaker: What's new in Washington and Comments on Electoral College--Mr. Paul Freeman
Proposed California Prison Study
Board of Supervisor Report
Restaurant Health Inspections
False Alarm Fees
Real Estate Recording Fee
Tough Fiscal Times
Concealed Carry Weapon Permits
LWVUS News
DC Voting Rights
State Children's Health Insurance Program SCHIP
Judicial Ethics
National Popular Vote Compact:
Background, Pros and Cons, Questions
National Popular Vote Compact NPV
Pros and Cons Chart NPV
January 2009
January 2009
In this Issue:
Welcome New Members
Proposed California Prison System Study
LWVC Program Planning
Homeless in Orange County
FOREIGN TRADE AGREEMENTS NOT TOO AGREEABLE?
Your Voice in Sacramento-
2008 CALIFORNIA BILLS SUPPORTED BY LEAGUE
Tips for League Communications:Fast, Easy Ways to Stay Informed
The State Budget Fiasco
Public Input on Health Care Reform
December 2008
December Newsletter
In This Issue:
Board of Supervisors Report
14TH Annual Report on the Condition of Children in Orange County
TINCUP 2 Ad Hoc Committee
Health Care--Good News and Bad News
Government Integrity Reform Agenda for 111th Congress
Community Court Open House
League and Others Urge Investment in Green Infrastructure and Green Jobs Development
League's Government Transparency Work Continues
The LWVUS Joins the National Coalition on Health Care
November 2008
November 2008
In This Issue:
Orange Coast FUNdraiser;
Sisters on the Planet--OXfam film;
Sustainability Forum;
Today's Choices, Tomorrow's Changes;
General Meeting: Sheriff Sandra Hutchens speaker;
Unit Meeting Program for November;
LWVUS Health Care Education Task Force;
LWV Participation in Election Year Project;
States Illegally Purge Voter Rolls;
LWVUS Executive Director Interviewed by Pentagon TV;
LWVUS Executive Director Speaks at Election Reform Conference;
LWVUS Climate Change Task Force Background Paper Available Online;
The State Budget Fiasco; What Do You Think of California Constitutional Reform?;
California Water Plan Update--Addressing Our Water Woes;
Health Care: SB840 (Kuehl) Single Payer Update;
Eighth Annual New Partners for Smart Growth Conference.
October 2008
October 2008
In this Issue:
Nonpartisan Policy for LWV of Orange Coast
Debate Watching 101
Millions With Chronic Disease Get Little to No Treatment
Coast League Pros & Cons Presentations
Key Dates for the November 4, 2008 Election
October Road Show Planned for Prop 11--Redistricting
League Urges Congress to Promote Clean Energy
Podcasts Available LWVUS Convention 2008 Speeches
September 2008
September 2008
In this Issue:
Health Care and the 2008 Presidential Election:
Comparing the Candidates' Positions On Health Care
New Hopes Realized: Sustainability
Presenter Training for Pros & Cons of Ballot Measures
Key Dates for the November 4,2008 Primary Election
Coast League Pros & Cons Presentations
"MORE NURSES NEEDED: The Critical Nursing Shortage in California"
"THE UNCOUNTED"
LAGUNA WOODS UNIT MEETING CANCELLED IN SEPTEMBER
Yes on Prop 11--Time to Hold Politicians Accountable
Presidential Debate Process
LWVUS National Popular Vote Compact Study
LWVUS President Blogs on Coal-Burning Power Plant
Moratorium
League Urges Congress to Choose Clean Energy Over Drilling
REGISTER, VOTE AND BE HEARD!
August 2008
August 2008
In this Issue:
Fuel Cells for a Clean Energy Future
Suffrage in Peril
Health Care in Crisis: Whose Solution to Choose?
National LWV Convention Report
State Budget Crisis
Key Dates for the November 4, 2008 Primary Election
Ethics and Lobbying Reform
Candidates Should Disclose All Information
League Urges Active Citizenship for the 21st Century
May 2008
May 2008
In this Issue:
League of Women Voters of Orange County Annual Meeting
President's Message: Earth:The Common Property of the Human Race
Matters of Scale:How Much Water Does It Take?
Programs and Services for the Poor & Low Income Residents of Orange County
ILO Convention June 7
Smart Voter Coordinator Needed
Health Care Council of Orange County
LWVUS Immigration Position
LWVC Positions on Propositions 98 and 99, June Election
California Budget Crisis
History Making Election 2008
April 2008
April 2008
In this Issue:
Great American Write-In April 5, 2008
Nominations for Board of Directors 2008-2009
No Child Left Behind Forum
Book Review: Hold Your Water
Energy in the News
California Voters FIRST Act:Action
Single Payer: It's Time to Have Hope
ANNUAL MEETING Saturday, May 3rd
LWV Orange Coast Proposed Budget 2008/2009
LWVUS League Launches Government Transparency Handbook
LWVC Leadership Council May 16
Public Advocacy for Voter Protection
February 2008
February 2008
In this Issue:
President's Message: California Water Issues
Desalination: A Primer
Energy in the News
Congressional Ethics
League 88th Anniversary Feb. 14
Presidential Public Financing System
January 2008
January 2008
In This Issue:
President Message: All about Social Security
Program for January 2008
Presidential Candidates Health Care Plans
LWVUS Program Planning 2007-2008
Public Policy Positions LWVUS
Mentioning Members
Armida Brashears Honored
Death of member Ginny Gallup
League Positions on Feb 5 ballot issues
LWVC Endorses California Voters FIRST Act Initiative
Recycled Water
Restore Civil Liberties--Take Action
Video of League's "Red-Blue Divide" Event Now Available -- An Era of Polarized Politics -- and Does it Matter?
Resources: League Basics; Choosing the President: Available at lwv.org
December 2007
December 2007
In this Issue:
Presidents Message: Federal False Claims Act & Whistleblowers
"Fact, Fiction, and the Widening Disconnect between Rhetoric and Reality"--October Lunch with League Speaker Dr. Ruben Rumbaut
Celebrate December 10, 2007-- Jane Addams Day
PROGRAM FOR DECEMBER 2007: Dynamics of Contemporary US Immigration
Energy News: BILLS THE LEAGUE SUPPORTS
LWVC: More Water, Less Cost, LWVC Opposes Two Initiatives on February 5, 2008 Ballot
LWVUS: Books Highlight Contributions of League, LWVUS 48th Biennial Convention, League Urges Congress to Support Stronger Environmental Standards
November 2007
November 2007
In this Issue:
California Budget Overview by the Legislative Analyst's Office
Rise of Disaster Capitalism
League Denounces Presidential Veto on SCHIP
Immigration Study: Global economy and political influences
Lunch with League: Dynamics of Comtemporary U.S. Immigration: Speaker Dr. Louis DeSipio from UCI's Political Science faculty
League Opposes Arizona's Efforts as Disenfranchising
October 2007
October 2007
In this Issue:
Energy News: California Renewable Energy Transmission Initiative (CRETI)
Immigration Forum: October 27, 2007 10:00am. "U.S. Immigration: Fact, Fiction and the Widening Disconnect between Rhetoric and Reality"
Program for October: League's Immigration Study
Is America Still No. 1?
Elections in France
Groups Push Redistricting Reform
Participate in Discussion: Join Discussion List Today
September 2007
September 2007
In this Issue:
League Member Jean Raun was honored as Woman of the Year
Orange Coast won an award for "exemplary work and performance in Voter Service activities"
ILO Training Opportunity Tuesday, Sept 11, 2007 Be a Board of Supervisor Observer
League Tackles the Immigration Dilemma--September Unit Meetings and Lunch with League
Energy News--Nuclear Power: Reality or Pipe Dream?
What's New with the ILO?
LWVC News: Presidential Primary and State Ballot Measures
LWVUS News: League Applauds Defeat of Discriminatory Voter ID Amendment
Nonpartisan Policy for LWV of Orange Coast
Health Care Issues: Sicko Critique"
U.S. Immigration: A Historical Perspective
May 2007
May Newsletter
ILO Orange County Convention, Saturday, June 2, 2007
California Voter Survey
Energy News
JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE: IS DEMOCRACY IN DANGER?
LEGISLATIVE INTERVIEW REPORT 2006-2007: Responses by Assemblyman Jim Silva, District 67
GOT INSURANCE? By Ruth Kurisu, Administrative Director, Health Funders Partnership of Orange County
The Power of the Nation's Unmarried Women
The Burgeoning Blogosphere.
America's 10 Most Endangered Rivers of 2006
Government Watch Lists
California Electronic Voting Systems Certification
Panel Said to Alter Finding on Voter Fraud
League Urges Passage of OPEN Government Act
Join the New Death Penalty Discussion List
Fair Elections Now Act
League Staff Celebrates Passage of DC House Voting Rights
Act of 2007
League Urges Leader Pelosi Not to Create Ethics Task Force
League Urges Congress to Protect Civil Liberties, Reform Surveillance Powers; Government Watch Lists
April 2007
April 2007
In this Issue:
April 22 is Earth Day; Theme for the Month: Protecting Our Environment
Lunch with League: A Green Dream--The Great Park of Irvine
Speaker: Mayor Beth Krom, City of Irvine
Annual Meeting: May 3rd, Speaker Professor Larry N. Gerston; Topic: Retreat from Political Responsibility: The Surrender of Power and How to Get It Back
Slate of Officers, LWV of Orange Coast 2007-2008
Annual Budget 2007-2008
Program in Brief
Report on March Lunch with League: Freedom of Information
OC Supervisors Okay Plan to Drain Urban Runoff into Irvine Park
Energy News
Orange County Groundwater Replenishment System
LWVUS Update: Citizen Centric Initiative; Immigration Study, Criteria for Candidate Debate Selection
March 2007
March 2007
In this issue:
Recommendation to Add a Land Use Position to the LWV of Orange Coast's Program,
Lunch with League "Open Government: Is Freedom of Information Threatened?",
Sunshine Week,
Test Your Women's History I.Q.,
International Women's Day,
Comparing California's Health System Reform Proposals,
LWVUS Council 2007,
Reforming the Presidential Public Financing System,
Senate Passes Historic Ethics Reform,
Research Finds Polling-Place ID Laws Reduce Minority Voter Turnout,
Studying the Impact of Immigration
February 2007
February 2007
In this issue: President's Message Announcing League Anniversary, February 14th, Energy News, Congressional Ethics Reform, League Anniversary Event:Groundwater Replenishment, League Birthday & History, January Lunch with League: The Oil Factor--Middle East Foreign Policy, ENACT Report, LWVUS News.
January 2007
January 2007
In This Issue:
Program Planning 2007-2009, Summary of LWVC Positions, LWVC Program Planning Definitions, LWVUS Launches Immigration Study, LWVUS Raises Concerns about Warrantless Wiretapping, Call for Action on Global Climate Change, Sunshine Week: March 11-13, 2007.
December 2006
December 2006
In This Issue:
Abolition of the Death Penalty, What's Your Ethics Rating?, Holiday Celebration December 9th, ILO General Meeting: Strategic Vision for Orange County Parks, Huntington Beach City Council Candidate Forum a Success, California's Uninsured 2006, LWVCEF publishes Study Process Revisions, Membership Recruitment Ideas, Voter Outreach
November 2006
November 2006 Newsletter
In This Issue:
Opportunity to Serve Orange County Grand Jury 2007-2008, Orange Coast League Future Programs Planned, Report on
Health Care, Health Care Network HCR4US, Report on the Environment, A Tunnel Under the Cleveland National Forest, California Passes Nations's 1st Greenhouse Gas Cap, Harbors Beaches and Parks Strategic Plan Framework, LWVC News: Energy Position adopted by LWVC Board July 16, 2006, LWVUS News: League Calls on House Leaders to Pledge Support for Real Ethics Reform, League criticizes Congressional Abdication on Civil Liberties.
October 2006
October 2006 Newsletter
In This Issue:
November 7, 2006 General Election: League Recommendations on Ballot Initiatives, Orange Coast League Future Programs Planned, Corrupting Effects of Special Interests on Campaign Finance and Lobbying, Report on Environment: Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board, Energy in
California, Energy: SB426 Informed Choices for Liquid
Natural Gas, How to Watch A Debate, LWVC News: Redristicting
Will Not Be On The Ballot, LWVUS News: League Notes the Failure of Congress to Enact Lobbying and Ethics Reform
September 2006
September 2006 Newsletter
In this Issue:
Introduction of new League President Charlotte Sumrow-Pirch, Overview of Coast League Programs for the upcoming year, Candidate Forums in Laguna Beach and Huntington Beach, Update on Health Care Legislation, Election Reform: What's Changed, What Hasn't & Why, Clean Money on the Move, News from LWVC & LWVUS.
April 2006
April 2006
In this Issue:
Sophie Edberg, Newsletter Editor Retires, Energy Issues Made Simple (March Lunch with League), Board of Supervisors Report, Huntington Beach Sunshine Proclamation, Campaign Finance Reform--April's Topic for Unit Meetings, The States--Laboratories of Reform (for Campaign
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