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Citizen Rights

Democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government. Governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public records accessible.

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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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Mar 23 2022 07:00 pm
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Apr 05 2022 04:00 pm to 05:30 pm
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How Disinformation Undermines Fair Elections and  What Can be Done?

Speaker: Rick Hasen

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LWV is an organization fully committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in principle and in practice. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are central to the organization’s current and future success in engaging all individuals, households, communities, and policy makers in creating a more perfect democracy.

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H. 3205, a call for a federal Constitutional Convention, has been given Special Order in the Senate so it will be a priority for debate on the Senate floor. Call your senator to ask for a NO vote on H. 3205.

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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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Mar 16 2022 06:30 pm
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Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters tackle issues of fake news, civic health, and democracy in crisis 

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Mar 09 2022 06:30 pm
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Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters tackle issues of fake news, civic health, and democracy in crisis 

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Videos:
The Role of Civic Education and Its Importance for Civic Health - https://youtu.be/FB074VwW8c4
The Importance of Media Literacy and Combating Fake News - https://youtu.be/xBP98nAxu5o

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H. 3205: Call for a Constitutional Convention is an ambitious attempt by special interests to cripple the federal government

This bill has been approved by the House and by the Senate Judiciary, and is moving to the Senate calendar.

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