Citizen’s Right to Know/Citizen Participation

Citizen’s Right to Know/Citizen Participation

Protect the citizen’s right to know and facilitate informed understanding and public participation in government decision-making.

People Powered Fair Maps - League of Women Voters US
Blog Post

Our League's national headquarters has been a passionate and proactive force in spearheading the People Powered Fair Maps campaign, and their new blog series, "Redistricting Watch," is a great way to keep up-to-date on key issues in the redistrict

Redistricting National PPFM Campaign Logo USA People Powered Fair Maps League of Women Voters LWV
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The Rhode Island Constitution requires that, along with abiding by the Voting Rights Act (which outlines equal racial population requirements as well as other guidelines determining what construes “fair representation” based on factors such as pol

LWV Joins Civics Lawsuit
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http://www.cookvraimondo.info/
February 1, 2021 the League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in Cook v. Raimondo.

Illustration of CT Capitol by Howard Porter for the LWVCT Ed Fund
News

The LWVCT Directory of Federal and State Elected Officials for 2021 – 2022 is now available with information on every office, from the U.S. President, down to your state representatives, as well as committee information & tips on how to get in touch with your elected officials and actively participate in our government.

Lippitt House/Providence LWV Conversations 2021
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Mar 22 2021 06:00 pm to Mar 23 2021 05:45 pm
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Virtual Event

Join Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters for a series of discussions on how civic education programs for both youth and adults of color remove barriers to informed participation and support our democracy.

Lippitt House/Providence LWV Conversations 2021
Event Date: 
Mar 15 2021 06:00 pm to Mar 16 2021 05:45 pm
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Virtual Event

Mar 15 2020 - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfPZhuFTxOQ
Lippitt House Community Discussion Series: Youth Activism & Civic Responsibility

Event Date: 
Feb 20 2021 09:00 am to 12:45 pm

ONE STEP AT A TIME: The Path to Real and Enduring Change

Get Briefed! Be prepared so you can make yourself heard.

2021 Legislative Priorities
Blog Post

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut strives every day to empower voters and defend democracy. We are proud to be nonpartisan, neither supporting nor opposing candidates or political parties, and always working on vital issues of concern to members and the public. Our 2021 Legislative Priorities include Early Voting and No-Excuse Absentee Ballots, a Fair and Transparent Redistricting Process, Campaign Finance Reform and protecting the Citizen's Election Program, and Environment & Climate .

Action Alerts

Please consider contacting your representatives concerning possible cuts to payroll taxes which could affect your Social Security benefits, including disability, both current (and future) as contained in the Presidential Memorandum of

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Support for officially recognized citizens' committees.

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