If you are feeling discouraged by the lack of checks and balances in Washington, if you believe that the constitution matters, if your understanding of our democratic process has congress controlling the purse strings - Then PLEASE join us on Tuesday evening.
Get Out There on March 4 to Defend Democracy and Ensure It Endures
Where: 231 Capitol Ave. Hartford (across the street from the Capitol)
When: Tuesday, March 4 - Noon
LWV Greenwich is delighted to sponsor “America at a Crossroads: Foreign Policy and Trump 2.0” with foreign policy expert, political satirist, and Greenwich resident Hagar Chemali. Ms.
Voters deserve clear information when asked to vote on major changes in their town or city government. Please join us in submitting written testimony before March 7 in favor of Raised House Bill 7125. And if you ever voted on a ballot question about changing your town or city charter that used vague or confusing language, please mention it in your testimony.
In this review, we summarize the races that the LWV of Connecticut (LWVCT) covered in 2024, how many candidates participated in the VOTE411 Voter Guides, and key statistics on VOTE411 users. We also identify ways to increase awareness of VOTE411—both within our League networks and among candidates and voters.
Join the League of Women Voters of Fairfield and Fairfield Museum and History Center to explore the inspirational stories of suffrage advocates like Alice Paul and Isabella Beecher Hooker, prominent female firsts like Ella Grasso and Denise Nappier and social activists like Helen Keller, Anne Stanback and Estelle Griswold.
Attorney General William Tong, his reproductive rights team, as well as state and local leaders will speak on Reproductive Rights in a forum hosted by League of Women Voters of Southeastern CT.
With the global decline in voter participation, democracy is at risk. There is a pressing need to revitalize voter engagement, particularly among women and marginalized communities. Our panelists will examine critical issues affecting voter participation including youth disengagement, institutional challenges, civic mistrust, and cultural barriers and highlight policy innovations that can foster democratic resilience.
As a parallel event at NGO CSW Forum, Sandra Laub will be performing her play on Monday, March 17th at 6:30 PM at the Church Center in the UN Plaza.
Consider supporting the Women’s Campaign School at Yale by attending a fundraiser in Westport on Sunday March 30.