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

The Case to Establish a Right to Civics Education Under the U.S. Constitution - Informational Website

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2021.

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

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2021.

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.

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2021.

Event Date:

03/18/2021 - 7:00pm to 03/19/2021 - 6:45pm

Event location:

via Zoom

Promote conversations about women in political leadership through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library.

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2021.

Event Date:

02/17/2021 - 7:00pm to 02/18/2021 - 6:45pm

Event location:

via Zoom

Promote conversations about homelessness through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library.

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2021.

Event Date:

03/15/2021 - 1:30pm

Event location:

via Zoom

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2021.

Event Date:

03/18/2021 - 7:00pm to 03/19/2021 - 6:45pm

Event location:

via Zoom

CANCELLED: Promote conversations about women in political leadership through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library.

Screengrab (names obscured for privacy) of 2021 Members Meeting

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2021.

Blog Post

The Rhode Island League's annual program Meeting for the Membership meeting for 2021 is now available to view on YouTube here.

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2021.

Event Date:

04/12/2021 - 7:00pm to 04/13/2021 - 6:45pm

Event location:

via Zoom

Submitted by Wheaton, Illinois in February 2021.

Event Date:

05/17/2021 - 7:00pm to 05/18/2021 - 6:45pm

Event location:

via Zoom

Promote conversations about the concept of "One person, one vote" through openness to others with varying views. No matter how firm your beliefs, courageously listen with curiosity and respect in order to facilitate communication. Provided in partnership with the Wheaton Public Library.

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2021.

Event Date:

02/13/2021 - 10:30am to 02/14/2021 - 11:45am

Event location:

Online - Zoom

The Weston League of Women Voters will hold a virtual town hall, “Speak Up!,” on Saturday, February 13 from 10:30 a.m. to noon. Residents will have an opportunity to ask local officials about government issues and community affairs impacting Weston today.

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Civil Engagement

Civil Engagement

The Case to Establish a Right to Civics Education Under the U.S. Constitution - Informational Website

LWVCT Directory of Elected Officials Now Available

Living Room Conversation: Women in Political Leadership - 7:00 pm

Living Room Conversation: Homelessness - 7:00 pm

Living Room Conversation: Women in Political Leadership - 1:30 pm

Living Room Conversation: Women in Political Leadership - 7:00 pm CANCELLED

2021 Annual Program Meeting for the Membership now available to view on YouTube

Living Room Conversation: Criminal Justice Reform

Living Room Conversation: One Person, One Vote

LWV of Weston: Speak Up! 2021

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