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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!

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Blog Post

OUR TURN
Expand access to mail ballots this election year
By Jane W. Koster, John Marion and Steven Brown Providence Journal 5/11/2020

The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed (LWVUS Position March 1982). Current issues are: Expanding Voter Access, Redistricting, Money in Politics, and Fighting Voter

See our updated Redistricting page with information on what's going on and how to be involved in Rhode Island.

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

News

Women's Wave January 18, 2020

Census The U.S. Census is required under the U.S. Constitution to occur every 10 years and is the process of counting every resident in the country. For the first time ever, in 2020 the Census will be primarily digitally based.

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

News

APRIL 13, 2020
Release Number CB20-RTQ.16

Submitted by Rhode Island in June 2020.

Press Mention

Voting Matters: Census connects federal money and your taxes
Special to The Westerly Sun, March 19, 2020 By Marguerite Long, Chairwoman of the Voter Registration Committee, League of Women Voters South County

Submitted by Idaho in June 2020.

Event Date:

Jan 22 2020 12:00 pm to Jan 23 2020 11:45 am

Event location:

1912 Center

Henrianne Westberg will discuss "Election Polling Place Update and Development” at the League of Women Voters of Moscow forum noon-1 p.m. Wednesday (Jan. 22) in the Arts Workshop of the 1912 Center, 412 E. Third St., Moscow.

Opinion: Bending Our Arc of History

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in June 2020.

News

There is a fine line between two types of historic events.

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

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Local Leagues and Activities

Join us for League activities throughout the state

Expand access to mail ballots this election year

Voting Rights

Redistricting

WOMEN'S WAVE JANUARY 18, 2020

Census

2020 Census Operational Adjustments Due to COVID-19

Voting Matters: Census connects federal money and your taxes

Election Polling Place Update and Development

Opinion: Bending Our Arc of History

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