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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Local Leagues and Activities

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Join us for League activities throughout the state

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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LWVLA Privacy Study, 2020

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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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REPRESENTATIVE GOVERNMENT- HOME RULE CHARTER

Submitted by MASON COUNTY in June 2020.

Position

League of Women Voters Mason County supports the Home Rule Charter form of government for Mason County.
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Reproductive Choice Rally in DC 2020

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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March 4, 2020 - the Supreme Court heard June Medical Services v.

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Women's Health

Women's Health

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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Empowering Voters, Defending Democracy --

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Submitted by in June 2020.

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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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How to take part remotely

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Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

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

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We Need a Special Session NOW to address Police Accountability, Voter Safety and Public Trust

June 10 Call to Action regarding Absentee Voting and Police Accountability

Submitted by Connecticut in June 2020.

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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Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

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Submitted by in June 2020.

Action Alerts

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

Dear Members,

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Law Enforcement Accountability

Submitted by Spokane Area in May 2020.

Position

Spokane League supports an independent Office of Police Ombudsman
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