Our Vision is a Thriving and Inclusive Democracy
Women for American Values and Ethics (WAVE) is a diverse, nonpartisan organization that engages, educates, and empowers its members and the community to advance progressive American values and ethics.
Women for American Values and Ethics (WAVE) is a diverse, nonpartisan organization that engages, educates, and empowers its members and the community to advance progressive American values and ethics.
Engage
WAVE engages our communities on local and national issues.
Educate
WAVE educates communities on how to effect change.
Empower
WAVE empowers communities to become citizen-advocates.
WAVE Action Areas
WAVE in the News
WAVE Action Fund Opposes Proposed 2030 Census Changes
In comments to the U.S. Department of Commerce, WAVE Action Fund urges withdrawal of proposed changes to how the 2030 Census counts residents and what it asks them. The rule would produce an inaccurate count, with consequences for school funding, [...]
WAVE Executive Director, Amy Capelle, featured in The Truth OC’s 26 Best Political Figures of 2026
#8: Amy Capelle: Nothing to see here—other than yet another bad-ass, ever-energized, bull-in-a-china shop Orange County woman busting her ass to help progressives get elected. Along with the leaders of Democratic Women of South Orange County, Capelle and her WAVE crew are the nucleus of Democratic Party growth in OC.
Coalition Letter to Stop the Delay of Climate Credit Transition
Dear Members of Congress, We, the undersigned 1,025 organizations, write to express our horror, outrage and deep grief about the news that federal agents have executed a human being in broad daylight on the streets of Minneapolis.
Amnesty International: Letter From 1,025 Organizations Asks Congress to Halt Funds for ICE and Border Patrol
Dear Members of Congress, We, the undersigned 1,025 organizations, write to express our horror, outrage and deep grief about the news that federal agents have executed a human being in broad daylight on the streets of Minneapolis.
New Santa Ana: More than 45,000 People Rallied Across Orange County for No Kings Anti Trump Protests
On Saturday October 18th, more than 45,000 people throughout Orange County joined in 10 rallies and protests to say “No Kings” in OC and America. Participants included people from all walks of life, with diversity in age, ethnicity, religious affiliation, and political orientation.