Social Policy

Social Policy

Secure equal rights and equal opportunity for all. Promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans.

The Immigration Experience
Event Date: 
03/25/2026 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

Benedictine University - Goodwin Hall

Karen Eley Sanders
Event Date: 
03/03/2026 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Blacksburg Library Community Room

Advancing educational equity for Virginia Tech's first-generation and low-income students

LWV Providence/Lippitt House Conversation logo
Event Date: 
03/16/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Lippitt House Museum

What does it take to build a caring future? As federal policies evolve, access to basic needs is increasingly critical.

LWV Providence/Lippitt House Conversation logo
Event Date: 
03/09/2026 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm
Event location: 

Lippitt House Museum

How are federal policy changes affecting immigrants and communities in Rhode Island?

We believe in the power of women
Research & Studies

The LWVSC Working Group on Gender and Women’s Equity recommends The Turnaway Study findings for those needing evidence-based research regarding reproductive choices. In summary: Women make thoughtful, well-considered decisions about whether to have an abortion.

We believe in the power of women
Research & Studies

The LWVSC Working Group on Gender and Women’s Equity summarized the WREN (Women’s Rights and Empowerment Network) 2025 study. Please communicate with your elected representatives and utilize these facts to bolster your messages to policymakers. Research shows that informed policies can help women, girls and their families while ignoring facts and research leads to worse outcomes for everyone.

Event Date: 
04/11/2026 - 11:00am to 2:00pm
Event location: 

5th & Elm

The Annual Meeting of the LWVCC will be Saturday, April 11, 2026, and all members and the public are invited to attend.

Event Date: 
03/24/2026 - 11:30am to 12:30pm
Event location: 

Michigan Tech Husky Dog

civic education award
Event Date: 
04/29/2026 - 3:30pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House - Library Room

Please join us to celebrate the 2026 Winners of the Susan B. Wilson Award. 

(Past winners pictured above)

Portrait photograph of Susan B Wilson
News

The Rhode Island League of Women Voters of RI is accepting nominations for the 19th annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Merit Awards now through March 26, 2025.

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