We study the issues.

• We hold monthly gatherings in small groups of members called Units to explore issues.

• We hold monthly general meetings, open to the public, to hear presentations by informed speakers from academia, civic and governmental organizations.

• With others or by ourselves, we stage forums at which candidates for political office can meet and respond to the voting public.

• We present forums on issues of local interest, such as the Brown Act and the Patriot Act.

We educate.

• We provide accurate, comprehensive and non-partisan analyses of public policy issues.

• We offer, at no charge, printed Pros and Cons of ballot propositions.

• We offer speakers to group seeking balanced information on ballot measures.

• We assist with mock elections at local junior and senior high schools and help monitor local community elections.

• We publish a monthly newsletter.

• We maintain a Web site with information and advocacy resources and links to voter resources, including registering to vote.

• Following careful non-partisan study, we aggressively encourage action at appropriate levels of government on issues affecting the well-being of the citizens of California.

• We send e-mail action alerts via our e-mail advocacy distribution list.

• We respond to questions and requests for information and resource materials.

• We extend a welcome to anyone willing to work with us to help ensure that our government works for the benefit of all its citizens.