Join The Campaign School at Yale University for a one-day training program for those interested in learning more about how to run for office.
Virtual conversation with elected officials and national groups designed to empower and encourage all to participate to effect change where needed.
Right now, there are just under 3 million people in Connecticut who are eligible to vote. Of that number, only 2.1 million were registered at the time of last year’s municipal elections, and only 709,000 registered voters actually cast ballots, according to data from the Secretary of the State’s Office. To be clear – that’s a turnout rate of around 33%.
For me and my colleagues at the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, these numbers lay bare the need for increased civic engagement in communities across the state...
Wednesday April 3rd at 7 PM is your opportunity to ask questions, voice concerns at the Redding League of Women Voters Speak Up at Redding Community Center.
Join Save the Sound at the Legislative Office Building to hear from leading legislators and advocates on the status of our priority bills, conduct a legislative training session, and break off into groups to meet with legislators.
Community Documentary Night is a monthly online event designed to give people the chance to discuss interesting ideas and topics explored in the documentaries that are free for anyone to access online. This month's film is Undivide Us.
Join IREJN for their Inaugural Legislative Prayer Breakfast at the State Capitol.
A lively discussion on whether individual towns in Connecticut, or the state government, should decide what affordable housing gets built.
Please email or call your Representative in support of Raised Bill 5408, which supports local press through reallocation of the state’s advertising revenue. Local news outlets spark civic engagement and voter turnout, and their collapse poses a threat to our cities and towns due to increasing polarization and misinformation. We can reverse this trend through reallocation of funding.
Announcing the 2024 Southeastern Connecticut Student Civic Engagement Award! High school students are invited to submit an original essay or video by May 8, 2024 to answer the question: What motivates you to engage in the democratic process and vote? At least $1,000.00 in funds will be awarded and the winner(s) will be honored at the LWVSECT Annual Banquet on June 13th, 2024.