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.

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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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(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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League of Women Voters Mason County supports the Home Rule Charter form of government for Mason County.
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March 4, 2020 - the Supreme Court heard June Medical Services v.

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LWVUS Public Policy on Reproductive Rights

(For Complete position: Impact on Issues, pg. 57) The League's Position Statement of Position on Public Policy on Reproductive Rights, as announced by the National Board, January 1983:
The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that public policy in a pluralistic society must affirm the constitutional right of privacy of the individual to make reproductive choices.

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Submitted to the Beloit Daily News Letters to the Editor, June 11, 2020

Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy --

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

June 10 Call to Action regarding Absentee Voting and Police Accountability

Action Alerts

Contact your state legislators and tell them: these times demand ACTION. Citizens can wait no longer for them to address the critical issues of police accountability, voter safety and public trust.

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Action Alerts

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Dear Members,

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Spokane League supports an independent Office of Police Ombudsman

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