The International Women's Forum Connecticut presents a non-partisan program with women leaders in Connecticut government.
What do we lose when civic spaces disappear—and what can we build when we create them?
Who You’ll Hear From:
Shamichael Hallman, Director of Civic Engagement and Economic Opportunity at the Urban Libraries Council
blew kind, Cultural Entrepreneur & Founder of Franny Lou's Porch
Merle McGee (moderator), President & CEO, Everyday Democracy
On Thursday, February 16 at 12:00 PM, the Connecticut General Assembly's Energy & Technology committee will hold an informational forum on broadband and telecommunications issues. If you have a good broadband connection, you can watch the forum on the CGA Energy and Technology YouTube channel or on CT-N, the Connecticut Network.
Registration for the 2023 Convention is now open to League members! This year, convention will be held in person. We are looking forward to seeing everyone there!
The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization of all genders, encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
Join the Darien and Stamford Leagues for their Candidate's Night for the State Senate District 27 seat.
All three candidates who are running for election will be present. If you would like to ask a question, email debate [at] lwvstamford.org. Registration required.
Public Hearing on No-Excuse Absentee Voting and Early Voting are front and center in the Government Administration and Elections Committee (GAE) on Monday, February 22, 2021 starting at 10:30 AM.
We encourage you to submit written testimony and sign up to testify in person via zoom before the cutoff at 3PM on Sunday.
It’s a basic premise of the League of Women Voters’ work: the US cannot have a healthy democracy unless all members of our community can live freely and access their fundamental rights. Unfortunately, over the past few years, the League has tracked a surge in legislative and administrative attacks chipping away at the rights of LGBTQIA+ community members, particularly transgender individuals. This presents a threat to both personal safety and, on a broader level, democracy.