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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 1h

"Households that earn too little to comfortably afford a home may still make too much to be eligible for certain benefits. That dynamic helps keep poverty relatively high in prosperous Los Angeles and San Francisco."

League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 2d

Amid articles about the wealthy demanding more mansions, luxury shopping, and private schools, the @sfchronicle.com has far more important news about how the city is failing our family, friends, and neighbors.

1 in 5 San Franciscans experienced poverty from 2022 to 2024.

California leads the nation in this poverty measure

California’s poverty rate is once again the highest in the country, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. What’s more, that rate recently saw its first increase in more than a decade.

www.sfchronicle.com

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 3h

🚨TONIGHT 5:30🚨 I'll be live posting the San Francisco Police Commission for @lwvsf.bsky.social

Agenda, docs, how to watch or go person: www.sf.gov/httpswwwsfgo...

October 8, 2025 Police Commission meeting | SF.gov

www.sf.gov

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 5h

Ballots are being mailed to voters for the November California special election!

You must re-register if you:

- Moved or need to use a different address
- Changed your name
- Choose a different political party

Verify you're registered at lwvsf.org/vote (SF) or registertovote.ca.gov (CA).

Person wearing glasses looking confused, looking sideways at the text: Are you registered to vote? You sure about that? League of Women Voters of San Francisco

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League of Women Voters of the US @lwvus.bsky.social · 1d

Today, the Supreme Court will hear oral argument in Chiles v. Salazar, a challenge to Colorado's ban on conversion therapy. In our recent blog, LWV of Colorado explains the dangers of conversion therapy. Learn more:
www.lwv.org/blog/convers...

Is Conversion Therapy Protected by Free Speech? | League of Women Voters

The Colorado State Legislature defines conversion therapy as the effort to change an individual’s sexual orientation, including efforts to change behaviors or gender expressions or to eliminate or…

www.lwv.org

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 6d

Confusion keeps people out. We’re here to get you in.

Join our free training to learn about San Francisco government public meetings and how you can watch, understand, and speak up. Three dates to choose from! Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2 — all 12:00–12:30pm PT.

Register at lwvsf.org/observer-c...

A woman with a concerned expression looks at the San Francisco City Hall building. Over her head is the text: "Think government is too confusing? That’s what they’re counting on."

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 2d

Thinking you should DO SOMETHING!?!?!? Sign up for this fast, interactive, free training tomorrow.

League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 6d

Confusion keeps people out. We’re here to get you in.

Join our free training to learn about San Francisco government public meetings and how you can watch, understand, and speak up. Three dates to choose from! Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2 — all 12:00–12:30pm PT.

Register at lwvsf.org/observer-c...

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 2d

Amid articles about the wealthy demanding more mansions, luxury shopping, and private schools, the @sfchronicle.com has far more important news about how the city is failing our family, friends, and neighbors.

1 in 5 San Franciscans experienced poverty from 2022 to 2024.

California leads the nation in this poverty measure

California’s poverty rate is once again the highest in the country, new data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows. What’s more, that rate recently saw its first increase in more than a decade.

www.sfchronicle.com

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 2d

This is a major win!

As a member of the Coalition to End Biased Stops, LWVSF celebrates this ruling as a step toward making sure racially-biased traffic stops never happen again in our city.

@miss-elenius.bsky.social of @missionlocal.org has more:

Judge dismisses S.F. police union suit targeting policy that limits traffic stops

Judge Joseph M. Quinn found "legal defects" in suit attempting to undermine San Francisco's policy limiting minor traffic stops

missionlocal.org

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 2d

An event so nice, we're doing it twice!

LWVSF has teamed up with LUSH this #NationalVoterEducationWeek to help you get #VoteReady. Our Youth Council will be at Stonestown this Friday evening to demystify voting so you can raise your voice for democracy.

Get details at lwvsf.org/calendar

Over that is text: "Vote in Style. LWV + LUSH. Sunday, October 5, 1:00–4:00pm. Friday, October 10, 4:00–7:00pm. LWVSF’s Youth Council will be at LUSH Stonestown this National Voter Education Week to help you get ready to be a voter! lwvsf.org/calendar."

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 5d

There's been some misunderstanding about key dates for the upcoming statewide special election. Because San Francisco runs elections a little differently, here's what city voters need to know!

Get details about the November 4 California election at lwvsf.org/vote

#SFpol

Dates for San Franciscans to know for the California special election. Early October: Ballots begin arriving - If you’re registered to vote, your ballot will be mailed to you. October 6: Early voting starts - Return your ballot in an official drop box, by mail, or at the City Hall Voting Center. October 20: Deadline to register to vote online or by mail - After this, you can still register and vote, but only in person. November 4: Election Day! - Put your ballot in a drop box or bring it to any polling place in the city by 8pm.

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 6d

Confusion keeps people out. We’re here to get you in.

Join our free training to learn about San Francisco government public meetings and how you can watch, understand, and speak up. Three dates to choose from! Oct 7, Nov 4, Dec 2 — all 12:00–12:30pm PT.

Register at lwvsf.org/observer-c...

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JDub @jwaggo.bsky.social · 7d

🚨TONIGHT 5:30🚨 I'll be live posting the San Francisco Police Commission for @lwvsf.bsky.social. Agenda, docs, how to watch or go person: www.sf.gov/httpswwwsfgo...

October 1, 2025 Police Commission meeting | SF.gov

www.sf.gov

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 7d

We are thrilled to have been part of #TransitMonth2025! It was perfect timing as we launched our transportation equity advocacy.

The connections we made will strengthen our work making San Francisco transit more accessible, affordable, and sustainable for everyone.

Join us: lwvsf.org/membership

San Francisco Transit Riders @sftru.bsky.social · 7d

This year, we hosted our BIGGEST and BEST Transit Month yet! Thank you to all the riders, operators, organizations, and agencies who made #TransitMonth2025 so GREAT!

We can't wait until next year's festivities! 🥳

League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 7d

New month, who dis?

Get together with other folks in San Francisco who believe in democracy by coming to one or more events we've got coming up. Our calendar is packed with ways you can take action, learn something new, or just enjoy a night at the theater!

lwvsf.org/calendar

List of upcoming events from the League of Women Voters of San Francisco. All events are open to the public unless noted, and Pacific Time. 10/5 and 10/10 Vote in Style with LWV + LUSH, 1:00-4:00pm, Stonestown Galleria. 10/7 Observer Corps: Training to observe public meetings, 12:00–12:30pm. 10/18 March with LWVSF at the NO KINGS protest, 1:30pm meetup, 2:00pm march starts, Sue Bierman Park to Civic Center Plaza. 10/20 Deadline to register to vote online or by mail for the next election, after this you can still register, but only in person, Voter guide at lwvsf.org/vote. 10/25 Suffs the musical League Night in San Francisco. Pre-show reception for League of Women Voters members! Use promo code “LWVSF” to support our work and save! 6:00pm doors, 7:30pm show, Orpheum Theater. 11/4 Election Day: California special election for Prop 50, Voter guide at lwvsf.org/vote, Cast your ballot by 8:00pm. Get more info at lwvsf.org/calendar.

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 8d

Or skip right to RSVPing for the date you can make! We'll send you reminders so you don't forget.

October 5 - luma.com/vi7vwkzb?ut...
October 10 - luma.com/m0hxfz01?ut...

Vote in style with LWVSF + LUSH Stonestown for #NationalVoterEducationWeek · Luma

LWVSF’s Youth Council will be at LUSH Stonestown this National Voter Education Week to help you get ready to be a voter! RSVP and we'll send you reminders so…

luma.com

League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 8d

Voting is powerful stuff!

LWVSF is teaming up with LUSH this #NationalVoterEducationWeek to help you get #VoteReady. Stop by Stonestown and our Youth Council will demystify voting so you can raise your voice for the future of our democracy.

Get details at lwvsf.org/calendar

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 13d

Curious how San Francisco’s transit decisions get made? Catch the recording of the conversation between @sfmta.bsky.social Board Chair Janet Tarlov & @sfpublicpress.bsky.social's Zhe Wu to learn about the board’s role and the challenges ahead.

Watch at lwvsf.org/news-blog/... #TransitMonth2025

The role of the SF Municipal Transportation Agency

Learn how San Franciscans benefit from the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board and how we can work with the board to make government more transparent and accountable in the recording of our event.

lwvsf.org

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 9d

LWV is a No Kings national partner, and local Leagues across the country are joining.

The SF march is hosted by @indivisiblesf.bsky.social, @50501sf.bsky.social, and @nationalnurses.bsky.social. Get more info from the organizers at indivisiblesf.org/no... or https://NoKings.org.

No Kings 2 - October 18, 2025 | Indivisible SF | Progressive San Francisco

Indivisible SF, 50501SF, and National Nurses United are hosting a No Kings mass mobilization on October 18, 2025.

indivisiblesf.org

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 9d

Our democracy is in jeopardy!

Raise your voice with thousands of others at the the peaceful, powerful No Kings protest against hate and authoritarianism on 10/18.

Are you a League member, volunteer, or partner org? RSVP to march with us luma.com/mcqxhor6?ut...

#SFPol #NoKings #NoKings2

❌👑 March with LWVSF at the No Kings protest · Luma

Members, volunteers, and partners* are invited to march with LWVSF under our banner at the No Kings protest opposing hate and authoritarianism. We'll meet up…

luma.com

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 12d

"As we face mounting challenges to voting rights, the work of registering voters becomes something approaching an act of democratic resistance."

Learn more about the importance of nonprofit — and nonpartisan! — voter registration in this @afj.org blog post afj.org/article/prot... #NonprofitSky

Protecting Democracy Through Nonpartisan Voter Registration - Alliance for Justice

afj.org

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 12d

If you want to be part of our book club, you've got to become a League member. Sign up at

LWVSF

Join the League, and you'll play an active role in our democracy in San Francisco. You can shape the direction of LWVSF and help us achieve our important work.

lwvsf.org

League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 12d

Members, you've got just one weekend left to finish reading our next book club selection!

Head to lwvsf.org/calendar to RSVP and for links to get the book from the library or our Bookshop. Or buy the book from your favorite local book store.

#Booksky

Image of the book, “The Next Day” by Melinda French Gates. Below is text that says: Member only book club. Monday, September 29, 6:00–7:00pm PT. Online. lwvsf.org/calendar

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 13d

Curious how San Francisco’s transit decisions get made? Catch the recording of the conversation between @sfmta.bsky.social Board Chair Janet Tarlov & @sfpublicpress.bsky.social's Zhe Wu to learn about the board’s role and the challenges ahead.

Watch at lwvsf.org/news-blog/... #TransitMonth2025

The role of the SF Municipal Transportation Agency

Learn how San Franciscans benefit from the Municipal Transportation Agency (SFMTA) Board and how we can work with the board to make government more transparent and accountable in the recording of our event.

lwvsf.org

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 13d

We love to se it, but you tagged the San Francisco chapter of the League of Women Voters. You may have meant our friends over at @lwvdc.bsky.social

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League of Women Voters of San Francisco @lwvsf.bsky.social · 14d

Our meeting to kick off our brand new Transportation Equity Working Group is tomorrow 9/25, 6-7pm PT, online.

If you're a League member or interested in becoming one, or with a group that works transit in San Francisco, we hope you'll join us. RSVP required luma.com/d5xkki45

#TransitMonth2025

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