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Redistricting Update: A Call for Transparency Now and Later

Blog Post

Since a District Map Plan was not approved by September 15 - as required by the Connecticut Constitution - the process has moved to the next step. A nine-member Reapportionment Commission must now develop and approve the District Map Plan. Their deadline is November 30. In the meantime, we are asking league members, friends and supporters to help shine a light on redistricting both this year and in future cycles.

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Podcast Interview: Liz Donovan talks about Vote411 Voter Guides with 0684-Radi0

Press Mention

Oct 21 2021

Michael Dinan of 0684-Radi0 interviews Liz Donovan, about the League of Women Voters' efforts to educate electors during the 2021 election season through Vote411.org.

https://newcanaanite.com/podcast-liz-donovan-of-the-league-of-women-voters-49994…

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Westport Election 2021 Recap: How did we Vote?

Tuesday, November 9, 2021 - 1:00pm

The League of Women Voters of Westport and the Westport Library present this Election debrief session with Westport Town Clerk Jeffrey Dunkerton and the two Registrars of Voters: Maria Signore & Debra Greenberg.

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Encourage Our Senators to Keep the Senate’s Focus on Voting Rights

Write or call both Senator Blumenthal and Senator Murphy, thank them for their efforts so far, and tell them: "It doesn’t matter if we have bridges and budgets if our democracy fails: keep the Senate focused on the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act!"

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Voting Rights Voting Rights Laws Fighting Voter Suppression

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Take Action: Call the White House!

Call the White House and demand that the Biden-Harris Administration get the Senate to fix or NIX the filibuster and PASS the Freedom to Vote Act and the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. The LWVUS will drive this message home with a demonstration in front of the White House on November 17. We can support that action from Connecticut by calling the White House now.

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Voting Rights

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Redistricting Update: House and Senate District Maps Announced

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The Reapportionment Commission announced that agreement had been reached on the state House and Senate districts. You can examine the new districts on the Commission's webpage.

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Why the Brain Follows: The Science of Us vs. Them

Monday, January 10, 2022 - 7:00pm

As part of a special community project, “Engaging Our Differences for a Better Community, LWV of the East Shore is pleased to present Dr. Terry Wu, Doctor of Neuroscience and owner of Neuromarketing Services, and his presentation entitled, “Why the Brain Follows: The Science of Us vs. Them.”

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Redistricting: On the Road to Completion

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Redistricting in Connecticut is now two thirds of the way complete. The Reapportionment Commission, convened in accordance with the state Constitution, met prior to the November 30 deadline to accept the state House and Senate maps. The U.S. Congressional maps were not completed and are now expected to be completed under the aegis of the Connecticut Supreme Court. Read the full update.

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