Rhode Island

Rhode Island

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization encouraging informed and active participation in government.

"The League is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging for all people. The League is an organization that respects and values the richness of our community and our members." Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy Updated by LWVUS Board 1/21/2024
 

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Earlier this week on the Hill, the League visited every representative’s office to urge that they use their authority to uphold the rule of law, defend the Constitution, and put an end to the executive branch’s overreach.

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The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island Announce the Winners of the 18th Annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Education Merit Award

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We had a great turnout consisting of our local members as well as non-members for this very interesting talk by Kristina Pires, Director of NE Region for Generation Citizen

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LWV, LWV of Arizona, NAACP, Hispanic Federation, OCA—Asian Pacific American Advocates, and Asian and Pacific Islander American Vote filed a federal lawsuit arguing that President Trump’s

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At the 2024 LWVUS Convention, Leagues overwhelmingly agreed to conduct a new national study on the Federal Judiciary.

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Nearly 15% of people living in the United States are immigrants; if our nation’s story is a quilt, the immigrant community’s diverse

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The LWVUS sends delegates to the UN’s Framework Convention on Climate Change annual conference.

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Any news source with credibility, integrity, and accuracy relies on facts. In a time where not all news is based in truth, it’s crucial to grasp the basics of fact-checking when consuming media.