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’s League of Women Voters has invited candidates for Federal and General Assembly offices to provide information about their candidacy through our Education Fund’s online 2020’s voter information guide,

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Action Alerts

The time is now to confront racism in our criminal justice system. 

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Leaderosity is another DEI resource sponsored and promoted by the LWVUS.

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New! Newport Third Ward forum!

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The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee encourage you to take this 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge.

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Public Statement

[Salem, Oregon] – The League of Women Voters of Oregon (LWVOR) calls for civil discourse amid Portland’s ongoing protests. We reaffirm Americans’ First Amendment right to peaceful protest...

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The Pasadena Area LWV fully supports the U.S. League's position regarding recent hostile actions against peaceful protestors in Portland Oregon.  The complete statement is available below.

 

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League of Women Voters Responds to DHS Crackdown on Portland Protests
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Public Statement

WASHINGTON – Today the League of Women Voters of the United States board of directors and the League of Women Voters Education Fund board of trustees issued the following statement in response to federal agents attack on peaceful protestors: 

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It was the League's honor to be among those presented a NASS Medallion Award today (June 4) by the Secretary of State for outstanding service and dedication to furthering the mission of NASS.

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