Civil Engagement

Civil Engagement

A dialogue in which all participants have a right to speak and to be heard. Such dialogue is characterized by: 

  • Respectful participation
  • Sharing the time equitably
  • Attentive listening
  • Balanced discussion
Public Statement

The LWV of Santa Monica was invited to share our perspective on public safety reform to Santa Monica's Public Safety Reform and Oversight Commission at a Community Listening Session on Thursday, September 9, 2021.

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Blog Post

Dear Members,

There is a lot going on as we move through these dog days of summer.

Headshot of Lynn Frazier
Blog Post

July 16, 2021

Fellow League Members,

Summer is quickly moving along. I hope all of you are relaxing a bit but also keeping up with League issues.

Headshot of Lynn Frazier
Blog Post

June 15, 2021

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Event Date: 
Apr 15 2021 10:00 am to Apr 16 2021 10:45 am
Event location: 

Virtual Event

Can We Talk?

By Becky Newman

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Event Date: 
Apr 20 2021 04:30 pm
Event location: 

Zoom

Please join us for our April General Meeting - Rethinking Civics Education     

Mayoral Candidates' Night will be livestreamed on our facebook page 6:30-8:30pm. The graphic lists all sponsoring organizations.
Event Date: 
Mar 31 2021 06:30 pm

This event will be held online.  Those who have already registered will be able to watch it on zoom.  Others are welcome to watch it livestream to facebook.

Denise Merrill CT Secretary of the State Official Headshot 2016
Event Date: 
Mar 18 2021 01:00 pm to Mar 19 2021 12:45 pm
Event location: 

Online

Join us for “Making Democracy Work: A Conversation with Denise W. Merrill, Secretary of the State,” a livestreamed virtual event in celebration of Women’s History Month and the growing number of women in public office. Secretary Merrill will speak on key election issues including protecting the vote, expanding democratic participation, and modernizing Connecticut’s systems.

LWV Joins Civics Lawsuit
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.

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