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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Read the latest LWVRI Voter, and see an overview of recent events and activities around the state.

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Event Date: 
Jun 12 2024 05:30 pm

Update from City Hall - Emily Ward Crowell Chief of Staff, Office of Mayor Brett Smiley
https://youtu.be/uebH5to1K7c

2024 SBW Winners
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Join us in congratulating the 2024 Susan B. Wilson Civic Awards recipients.
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Lippitt House Museum, the Providence League of Women Voters, and the African Alliance of Rhode Island partnered on two in-person community discussions on March12 & 19 about civic life for immigrants in Rhode Island. The “Immigration, Belonging & Civic Participation Community Conversation” series was part of Rhode Island Civic Learning Week.

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Mifepristone, a drug commonly used for medication abortion, is under attack in the federal courts. At stake are the rights of women and people who can become pregnant to access one of the most common, effective, and safest forms of abortion.

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To achieve the League's vision of a democracy where every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge, and the confidence to participate, LWV advocates on issues like voting rights as

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Read about Section 208 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 (VRA), which requires that states allow people with disabilities to receive assistance in the voti

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Whether they’re in the military, studying abroad, or permanently living overseas, all US citizens living abroad who are eligible to vote can still cast their ballots.

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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.

Gun Safety
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Assault weapons are firearms that can fire more and deadlier rounds over a shorter period than a handgun.