Citizen Rights

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.

2026 Women's Legislative Roundtables
Event Date: 
01/14/2026 - 8:30am to 03/11/2026 - 8:30am
Event location: 

Zoom

This is the 45th year of the LWV-VA Women's Legislative Roundtables (WLRTs)!

Capitol Icon for Government Committee
Event Date: 
01/21/2026 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

First United Methodist Church

What does the government actually do? Do we need so much of it? 
 
Event Date: 
02/07/2026 - 9:30am to 11:30am
Event location: 

East County Regional Library

Hear from experts & ask questions about how in November 2026, Lee County voters can decide by referendum to ensure the Commissioner representing their District is elected by the people they serve!

Bull & Bones, Blacksburg, VA
Event Date: 
01/06/2026 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Bull & Bones Brewhaus

Our First Tuesday Talk on January 6, 2026 at 11:45 a.m. will prepare us League members for the 2026 General Assembly, which begins on January 14th.

Photo collage of 9 photos from Lobby Days 2024
Event Date: 
01/20/2026 (All day) to 01/21/2026 (All day)
Event location: 

State Capitol

It's time to sign up for the League's annual Lobby Days event. Every year League members from around Florida trek to Tallahassee to spend time one-on-one with lawmakers to advocate for the League's legislative priorities.

WISDOM community listening session
Event Date: 
11/12/2025 - 11:00am to 1:00pm
Event location: 

State Capitol - North Hearing Room

Protect Due Process LWV
Event Date: 
11/11/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

ONLINE - Zoom

Immigrants make Connecticut strong & everyone deserves due process and humane treatment. Join us to demand that Connecticut take action to protect our immigrant neighbors and prevent state and local resources from being used to advance the federal government's cruel mass deportation agenda.

Protect Due Process LWV
Event Date: 
11/06/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

ONLINE - Zoom

Immigrants make Connecticut strong & everyone deserves due process and humane treatment regardless of immigration status. Join us to demand that Connecticut take action to protect our immigrant neighbors and prevent state and local resources from being used to advance the federal government's cruel mass deportation agenda.

Protect Due Process LWV
Event Date: 
10/30/2025 - 4:00pm to 5:00pm
Event location: 

ONLINE - Zoom

Immigrants make Connecticut strong & everyone deserves due process and humane treatment regardless of immigration status. Join us for a Power Hour to demand that Connecticut takes action and protects our immigrant community during the upcoming special session.

Bull & Bones, Blacksburg, VA
Event Date: 
12/02/2025 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Bull & Bones Brewhaus

Join us for a Happy Hour First Tuesday Talk in December!

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