Citizen’s Right to Know/Citizen Participation

Citizen’s Right to Know/Citizen Participation

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LWV Joins Civics Lawsuit
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PROVIDENCE — Last week, litigation filed by Rhode Island students seeking to establish a constitutional right to a civics education ended with an agreement that both sides agree will strengthen civics education in the state.

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Be an Election Observer!

By: Becky Newman

In the coming weeks, members of the public may observe various activities as the Orange County Registrar of Voters (OC ROV) conducts the June 7, 2022 Primary Election.

RI Civic Learning Coalition Town Hall
Event Date: 
05/04/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:15pm
Event location: 

URI Providence Campus Paff Auditorium

"Greetings from the RI Civic Learning Coalition! During our May All Members Meeting on May 4th, we hope you will join us IN-PERSON for a Civics Town Hall at the PAFF Auditorium in Providence at 4:00pm.

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The Agenda for the Wednesday April 6, 2022 - 4:00 PM hearing has three bills which may be of interest to League members.

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Event Date: 
03/23/2022 - 7:00pm
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Event Date: 
04/05/2022 - 4:00pm to 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual Event

How Disinformation Undermines Fair Elections and  What Can be Done?

Speaker: Rick Hasen

Civic Learning Week in Rhode Island
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As part of Civic Learning Week Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters tackle issues of civic health, and democracy in crisis in their upcoming community conversation series on Zoom. Wed

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Event Date: 
03/16/2022 - 6:30pm
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Virtual Event

Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters tackle issues of fake news, civic health, and democracy in crisis 

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Event Date: 
03/09/2022 - 6:30pm
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Virtual Event

Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters tackle issues of fake news, civic health, and democracy in crisis 

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