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.

Find your civic voice meeting
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Narragansett, RIOctober 13, 2025 – The League of Women Voters South County (LWVSC)  announces its 3rd Quarterly Meeting in the “Find Your Civic Voice” series.  The free and open to the publ

Find your civic voice meeting
Event Date: 
10/25/2025 - 10:00am
Event location: 

Maury Loontjens Memorial Library

The League of Women Voters South County (LWVSC)  announces its 3rd Quarterly Meeting in the “Find Your Civic Voice” series.  The free and open to the public meeting will take place on Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 11

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Action Alerts

CURRENT LOCAL ACTION TOPICS: 1) Banned books 2) Climate Action Plan 3) Climate Festival 4) GRU referendum

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Action Alerts

CURRENT LOCAL ACTION TOPICS: 1) Banned books 2) Climate Action Plan 3) Climate Festival 4) GRU referendum

No Kings 2
Event Date: 
10/18/2025 - 11:00am to 12:30pm

The League of Women Voters of the U.S.

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Many people are alarmed about the risks to democracy that are being driven by the current presidential administration and want to know what they can do about it.  We would like this presentation to focus on actions that your organizations are taki

LWVSC Action Alert

Action Alerts

While lawmakers meet behind closed doors, keep contacting senators and urge them to oppose S. 323. Even lawmakers who generally support abortion bans can’t ignore overwhelming opposition from their constituents. #StopTheBansSC

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Action Alerts

CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: 1) GRU referendum 2) Office of Sustainability 3) Militarization of cities 4) Garcia deportation 5) Support the CDC, reverse MAHA 6) Stabilize the Social Security Office 7) Keep drinking water safe 8) Release the Epstein files

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Action Alerts

CURRENT ACTION TOPICS: 1) Mill Creek Sink Petition 2) Alligator Alcatraz Shutdown Support 3) Voting Accessibility 4) Release Epstein files

Act Now for Reproductive Freedom in VA
Event Date: 
09/21/2025 - 2:00pm to 3:30pm
Event location: 

Blacksburg Community Center

Get informed about Virginia's Constitutional Amendment for Reproductive Freedom and how you can help secure its passage. Take action by writing letters to first-time voters and urging them to vote for candidates who support their values.

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