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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12/17/2020 - 12:00pm to 12/18/2020 - 12:45pm

Ashley Crary Lidow, Director of Policy and Government Relations for the Women's Rights and Empowerment Network, will join us at noon on Thursday, December 17, 2020 to discuss upcoming gender relevant issues in

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Posted by League of Women Voters, Rhode Island
November 12, 2020

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Teachers to present on Equal Rights Amendment on Oct. 31

Oct 29, 2020

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Please consider contacting your representatives concerning possible cuts to payroll taxes which could affect your Social Security benefits, including disability, both current (and future) as contained in the Presidential Memorandum of

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Get involved! There are many ways to have your voice heard by elected officials and policy makers. Choose what's important to you and take action today. Democracy is not a spectator sport.

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Virginia Case: "In these trying times, the League’s commitment to democracy requires us to speak out against racism and violence. I hope you will join me in this commitment by doing the work required of us to be an anti-racist organization".
Nick Gerda of Voice of OC talks about pandemic, transparency
Event Date: 
08/26/2020 - 7:00pm to 08/27/2020 - 6:45pm

Join the League of Women Voters of Central Orange County Area on Zoom to hear Nick Gerda, reporter with Voice of OC, talk about the pandemic in Orange County, transparency around law enforcement, use of force and public records.  

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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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