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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City Council Meeting 7/27/2021 - Item 7B Public Comment

Submitted by Santa Monica in July 2021.

Public Statement

On Tuesday, July 27th, 2021, the League of Women Voters of Santa Monica submitted the following public comments regarding 

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Digital Privacy

Submitted by Los Alamos in May 2021.

Position

County government should place a high priority on the privacy of citizens when selecting and using software, digital platforms, digital services, and when contracting for digital work, particularly when these platforms are used to interact with residents.
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Rhode Island Virtual Redistricting Forum - People Powered Fair Maps

Redistricting National PPFM Campaign Logo USA People Powered Fair Maps League of Women Voters LWV

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

Event Date: 
04/29/2021 - 7:00pm to 04/30/2021 - 7:45pm
Event location: 

Virtual Zoom event

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Fair Maps Friday: Redistricting Watch - a new blog series from LWVUS

People Powered Fair Maps - League of Women Voters US

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

Blog Post

Our League's national headquarters has been a passionate and proactive force in spearheading the People Powered Fair Maps campaign, and their new blog series, "Redistricting Watch," is a great way to keep up-to-date on key issues in the redistrict

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Fair Maps Friday: Communities of Interest - A Huge Part of Fair Representation

Redistricting National PPFM Campaign Logo USA People Powered Fair Maps League of Women Voters LWV

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

Blog Post

The Rhode Island Constitution requires that, along with abiding by the Voting Rights Act (which outlines equal racial population requirements as well as other guidelines determining what construes “fair representation” based on factors such as pol

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The Case to Establish a Right to Civics Education Under the U.S. Constitution - Informational Website

LWV Joins Civics Lawsuit

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2021.

News

http://www.cookvraimondo.info/
February 1, 2021 the League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in Cook v. Raimondo.

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LWVCT Directory of Elected Officials Now Available

Illustration of CT Capitol by Howard Porter for the LWVCT Ed Fund

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2021.

News

The LWVCT Directory of Federal and State Elected Officials for 2021 – 2022 is now available with information on every office, from the U.S. President, down to your state representatives, as well as committee information & tips on how to get in touch with your elected officials and actively participate in our government.

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Action Alert: S1110 - Your Voice is Needed

Take Action Feb 2021

Submitted by Idaho in February 2021.

Action Alerts

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LWV CASE STUDY PROGRAM ON CIVIL RIGHTS – Martin Luther King and the Struggle for Black Voting Rights

Interactive program on Martin Luther King and the Struggle for Black Voting Rights

MARCH 13 -   10 -11:30 A.M.  BELOIT PUBLIC LIBRARY

LWV CASE STUDY PROGRAM ON CIVIL RIGHTS – 

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Case Study: Martin Luther King and Struggle for Black Voting Rights

Submitted by in February 2021.

Event Date: 
03/13/2021 - 10:00am to 03/14/2021 - 10:45am
Event location: 

Beloit Public Library

Interactive program on Martin Luther King and the Struggle for Black Voting Rights

MARCH 13 -   10 -11:30 A.M.  BELOIT PUBLIC LIBRARY

LWV CASE STUDY PROGRAM ON CIVIL RIGHTS – 

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