Social Policy

Social Policy

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News

Supreme Court makes it harder to keep guns out of public spaces - possible exception for polling places

 

Gun Safety
Public Statement

LWVUS Press Release / Last Updated: June 23, 2022

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News

Mental Health Is a Voting Rights Issue

by Mariana Schmalstig Diaz

Gaining access to mental health resources saved my life. 

Protect Our Kids Act

Action Alerts

Call or email your U.S senators today and demand that they pass HR 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act, to curb gun violence and reduce mass shootings. 

March for our Lives 6-11-2022
Event Date: 
06/11/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Coinciding with the national March happening in Washington, DC, our rally will feature students and young folks who are frustrated, scared, and angry over their experiences as part of the "act
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News

LWV Supports Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety

by Sarah Courtney

The League of Women Voters Supports Gun Safety Reforms

League of Women Voters of the United States

Recommendations:  LWVUS Submits Recommendations on Gun Safety Reforms to Congressional Judiciary Committees | League of Women Voters

Gun Safety
Event Date: 
05/31/2022 - 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House

Join the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense on Tuesday, May 31 from 3:15-4:30 at the State House to lobby for passage of gun safety bills. 

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Blog Post

We Cannot Give in to Despair.

Imagine A Future Free of Gun Violence

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