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.

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Local Leagues and Activities

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Join us for League activities throughout the state

Rhode Island is a small state and League activities are open to all members of the League in Rhode Island regardless of local League affiliation. Please help us with events, advocacy, voter service, or even just enjoy a book with us. To see some of our activities, try the "Committee" links below. Join the League!

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LWVLA Privacy Study, 2020

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↑ (Note the privacy-violating tracking link from AddThis. Our my.lwv.org website adds that automatically, and I haven't found a way to remove it!)

The LWV Los Alamos study on Digital Privacy began in June 2020. It's headed by JoAnn Lysne and Akkana Peck. It led to a new position:

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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT- HOME RULE CHARTER

Submitted by Mason County in June 2020.

Position

League of Women Voters Mason County supports the Home Rule Charter form of government for Mason County.
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How to take part remotely

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

News

Meeting notices now include: Agendas, How to watch, Access to Documents, and How to submit testimony

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Law Enforcement Accountability

Submitted by Spokane Area in May 2020.

Position

Spokane League supports an independent Office of Police Ombudsman
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Fake News

Submitted by Downers Grove-Woodridge-Lisle in April 2020.

Action Alerts

Peter Adams of the News Literacy Project informed us on how to discern facts from fake when reading news. Watch the program.

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Letter to Legislators: WE DEMAND TRANSPARENCY

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Submitted by Connecticut in April 2020.

Public Statement

LWVCT submitted the following letter to the Connecticut Legislature on March 27, 2020 to ensure transparency and to protect the rights of all Connecticut Residents to participate in their government through the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Public Policy - Initiative & Referendum

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2020.

Position

INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
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Observer Corps

Observer Corps

Mission:  

The Observer Corps aims to exercise citizen participation in self-government at the local level.

How We Accomplish Our Mission:

The Observer Corps observes and reports on local public agencies, including city councils and county government. The program builds a network of people through social and training opportunities.

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March 17, 2020 Primary Election Phone Bank Information

 

 

County Boards of Elections

 

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