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.
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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.
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WAVE in the News
Joanna Weiss, a local Democratic activist, launches congressional bid
The founder of the progressive grassroots organization, Women for American Values and Ethics (WAVE) Action Fund, Weiss announced her candidacy in a video message on Wednesday, Feb. 8, vowing to advocate for affordable housing, reduce homelessness, address climate change and protect women’s rights and arguing for “fresh new leaders” to represent Orange County.
Community activist announces congressional bid in Orange County’s already contested CA-47
Another Democratic candidate is entering the race for California’s 47th Congressional District in the hopes of keeping that seat blue in the 2024 election.
Immigrants’ Rights Groups Urge 118th Congress to Vote No on Anti-Immigrant Legislation
With the new year comes new opportunities for the U.S. government to establish a humane and orderly immigration policy that respects human rights. The newly elected majority...
Rally attendees demand a future free of gun violence
One week after Hadiya Pendleton, 15, marched in President Barack Obama’s second inaugural parade, she was shot and killed in a Chicago park. It was her friends who...
Election 2022: Lisa Sparks leads Sherine Smith in OCBE’s Trustee Area 5
Orange County Board of Education Trustee Lisa Sparks was well ahead of her opponent, Sherine Smith, a former Laguna Beach Unified superintendent, as ballots were counted Tuesday.