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Representative Government

Promote an open governmental system that is representative, accountable, and responsive.

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Press Mention

The lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union, Campaign Legal Center, and law firm Fried Frank on behalf of voting rights advocacy groups — Common Cause Rhode Island and the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island — and 3 Rhode Islanders

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07/31/2020 - 12:00pm to 08/01/2020 - 12:45pm
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Facebook Live

Join us on Friday on Facebook Live for a discussion over lunch covering everything you need to know about voting absentee in Connecticut.

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Public Statement

[Salem, Oregon] – The League of Women Voters of Oregon (LWVOR) calls for civil discourse amid Portland’s ongoing protests. We reaffirm Americans’ First Amendment right to peaceful protest...

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Election Law and Election Security

The League of Women Voters supports effective election laws that guarantee a citizen’s right to vote, ensure that elections are accessible, transparent, fair, and secure and promote universal voter participation.

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Empower Democracy and guard a citizen's right to vote.
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Poll Workers still needed for Aug 4 primary election. Help recruit - share the word.
 
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08/18/2020 - 7:00pm to 08/19/2020 - 7:45pm
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“The pandemic has shone a bright light on the barriers facing our most vulnerable voters in Rhode Island. Without relief from onerous laws like our witness requirement, these voters will be disenfranchised,” said Jane Koster, president of the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island.

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Public Statement

WASHINGTON – Today the League of Women Voters of the United States board of directors and the League of Women Voters Education Fund board of trustees issued the following statement in response to federal agents attack on peaceful protestors: 

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