Learn about government and architecture "then" and "now" with special tours and activities at the Connecticut State Capitol and Connecticut's Old State House.
Join Bridgeport Generation Now for a spirited evening with Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II, the leading voice for justice in our nation, as he delivers his powerful message: It will take all of us—workers, women, faith leaders, and people of all races—to unite in the streets and at the ballot box to bring about the social changes we so desperately need.
LWV Greenwich and Greenwich Library present "Democracy vs. Autocracy: Russia, China and the Impact at Home" with Dr. Evelyn Farkas, Executive Director of the McCain Institute. Dr. Farkas is one of the nation's premier voices on American foreign policy and geopolitics and a trusted expert on U.S. - Russia relations. Registration required.
Register by September 14Join the League of Women Voters of the Bridgeport Area for this special event. Hear about Connecticut suffragists like labor activist Josephine Bennett, civil rights worker Mary Townshend Seymour, and movement organizer Katharine Houghton Hepburn. Participants will also learn a bit about the Connecticut women who fought tooth-and-nail against women getting the vote.
You are invited to attend a special screening of Girl Talk at the Avon Theatre in Stamford. After the film, Gil Anon, who is featured in the documentary, will appear for Q & A. GIRL TALK tells the timely story of five girls on a diverse, top-ranked Massachusetts high school debate team.
Following two successful forums on the RTM and the Board of Finance, The LWV of Westport will host three (3) elected members of the Westport Board of Education for an in-depth panel and discussion on how the BOE operates each year.
The LWV Greenwich will conduct three (3) debates for this fall’s municipal election. Candidates from both parties for the
Board of Selectmen, Board of Education, and Board of Estimate and Taxation have agreed to participate. All debates will take place in the Town Hall Meeting Room, with limited attendance. Remote viewing will also be provided.
Spend an afternoon with the League of Women Voters of New Haven and Winsome Bingham, veteran, educator, and award-winning CT author celebrating her new release "The Walk: A Stroll to the Poll." Open to the public.
Join the League of Women Voters of Hamden-North Haven for a Meet and Greet with Hamden Legislative District and At-Large candidates. This event is open to the public.
The State Senate joins the State House in taking a crucial step towards strengthening Connecticut’s access to the ballot box. We are thrilled that the Early Voting bill, H.B. 5004 received bipartisan support and extend our sincerest gratitude to all of the senators who supported the bill. However, while we celebrate we must not overlook the importance of fully funding this initiative to ensure its successful implementation - analysis shows that over $8 million is needed to pay for adequate staff, materials, and education.