2021 Advocacy 101 Workshop Resources
Thank you for attending our 2021 Advocacy 101 Workshop! You will find all the resources and materials covered during the workshop, including the recording, when it becomes available.
Connecticut
Call Senator Murphy and Senator Blumental as the Senate Takes up Debate on the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act
The time has come for voting rights legislation to move forward in Congress. New legislation, passed by the US House, will allow the US Senate to debate voting rights for the first time. The new legislation, HR 5746, the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act will ensure that voters can safely and freely cast their ballots, stop partisan gerrymandering, limit the influence of dark money in politics, and hold elected officials and our institutions accountable.
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Democracy, Disinformation and Distrust: Building Citizen Capacity to Impact Mis/Disinformation
Wednesday, January 19, 2022 - 1:00pm to 2:30pm
Join the LWV Civil Discourse Network and National Institute for Civil Discourse to explore ways that everyday Americans can build our capacity to establish resilience to the impact of mis/disinformation. As we think about some of the challenges in our democracy now, the information ecosystem is helping foster increased division and distrust. Misinformation spreading on social media has become an unfortunate fact of life: fueling polarization and hate, driving down trust in institutions, amplifying fringe science and conspiracies, and inciting violence. Every political and social issue is now impacted by the threat of false and misleading claims that can confuse and radicalize the public.
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Civil Discourse Network and National Institute for Civil DiscourseMartin Luther King Jr. Day of Action: No Celebration Without Legislation - Deliver on Voting Rights
Monday, January 17, 2022 - 12:00am to 11:45pm
Dr. King’s family: Martin Luther King III, Arndrea Waters King, and Yolanda Renee King–along with faith leaders, civil rights leaders, and voting rights advocates across the country– have called for us to focus on demanding voting rights legislation and access to the ballot box this year. We need to send a message to our leaders: no celebration without legislation.
2022 Advocacy Workshop Recording and Resources
Thank you for attending our 2022 Advocacy Workshop! You will find all the resources and materials covered during the workshop, including the recording.
League of Women Voters of Connecticut 2022 Advocacy Workshop
Thursday, January 20, 2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
You can learn how to affect the legislative process from wherever you are, with whatever free time you have. You don't have to be an expert OR have loads of free time to make a difference. This workshop will feature the Secretary of the State, State Legislators, and our Guide to the Capitol, John Bailey. Register today.
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Event RegistrationState and Federal Voting Rights: What's Next?
Thursday, January 27, 2022 - 7:00pm
The League of Women Voters of Greenwich will present an educational program that addresses the current state of voting rights and proposed changes to these rights. Andrew Garber, fellow within the Brennan Center's Voting Rights and Elections Program, will be the guest speaker. The presentation will be divided into two parts: Part one will address national voting rights issues and part two will focus on proposed changes to voting rights in the State of Connecticut. The program will be held virtually and the public is invited to attend.
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Event RegistrationThe State of Voting Rights: Challenges and Opportunities
Sunday, February 6, 2022 - 4:00pm
The League of Women Voters of Norwalk invite you to join members for the Annual Meet and Greet. Andrew Garber, fellow within the Brennan Center's Voting Rights and Elections Program, will be the guest speaker. The program will be held virtually and the public is invited to attend. Registration is open now.
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Event RegistrationPublic Education: The New Battlefield for Educating Democratic Citizens in Controversial Times
Sunday, February 20, 2022 - 3:00pm
The League of Women Voters of Litchfield County and the Litchfield Historical Society continue their partner lecture series by welcoming Dr. Richard H. Hersh, Lecturer in the Education Studies Program at Yale University and Guilford CT School Board of Education member. Hersh offers a unique perspective by way of his 360-degree experience as a former high-school social studies teacher, professor of education, teacher trainer, consultant to school systems, college and university administrator, and author of many books and articles regarding the nature of effective schooling, teaching, and learning. Registration is free and open to the public.
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