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Event Date: 
04/20/2021 - 4:30pm
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: 
03/31/2021 - 6:30pm

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.

Action Alerts

The Environment Committee has released SB 1037: An Act Concerning Solid Waste Management, the vehicle for this year’s Bottle Bill. The Public Hearing is scheduled for Friday, March 19.

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Event Date: 
03/18/2021 - 1:00pm to 03/19/2021 - 12:45pm
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.

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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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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.

LWVH Climate Webinar

Climate Webinar a major success

Over 60 people attended our panel discussion/webinar on January 27, 2021 on Facing Climate Change Together, with Cathe Shetzline as Moderator. 

Many thanks to the informative and engaging panelists from three member towns and several organizations: 

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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.

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Event Date: 
03/15/2021 - 1:30pm
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.

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