Calling All New Voters! Your voice is vital to US democracy!
The League of Women Voters of Southeastern Connecticut (LWVSECT) announces the opening of submissions for one award of up to $1,000 to students in the region. Deadline is April 1, 2025 at midnight. The award will be conferred at the LWVSECT's annual meeting and dinner on June 5, 2025.
Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in reflection on the first 60 days of the Trump administration: “If the past 60 days have made one thing clear, it’s this: our democracy is facing a five-alarm fire..."
The lawlessness, cruelty, and corruption has gone too far. League of Women Voters is partnering with organizations and concerned citizens for a national day of action. On April 5, events will be happening across the country, in major cities and small towns in every state. Join us in Hartford or find an event near you!
Donald Trump and Elon Musk think this country belongs to them. They're taking everything they can get their hands on, and daring the world to stop them. On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets nationwide to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!
On Saturday, April 5th, we're taking to the streets to fight back with a clear message: Hands off!
Know Your Rights Training: Mass Deportation & More
Join one of the ACLU's Know Your Rights Trainings to learn about your rights and understand how you can protect communities facing these escalating threats.
Please submit testimony for SB 17! The League of Women Voters of Connecticut supports funding to municipalities to cover their costs for early voting, as the requirements placed on towns for early voting caused unfunded mandates in many locations in 2024. But we can do better - municipalities should receive funds to support early voting and ensure that our elections are accessible to all Connecticut voters.
April 22 updates on the SAVE Act, President Trump's Executive Order, and Funding for Connecticut's Elections. Connecticut voters can take action by 1) mobilizing friends in other states to urge Senators to vote no on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (SAVE) Act, and 2) pushing for Connecticut legislators to fund our elections and protect and expand voter access.
Join the LGBTQ+ Justice and Opportunity Network, Out Accountability Project, and EqualityCT for a day of action at the Capitol and Legislative Office Building.
Thursday, April 3rd Rise for Freedom Training: How did we get here? Intro to organizing under creeping autocracy
This is the first in a 7 part series.