Rhode Island

previous next

Rhode Island

The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending democracy. Through education, advocacy, and civic engagement, LWVRI works to ensure that every Rhode Islander can participate fully in the democratic process.

 LWVRI is committed to building and sustaining a culture where diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging are not just principles, but lived practices. We honor and value the richness of our community and our members, and we work to ensure that all people feel welcomed, respected, and empowered to participate fully. Aligned with the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy adopted by the LWVUS Board on January 21, 2024. 

LWVUS Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Policy

Over 100 years empowering voters!

 

Annual Tea Fundraiser

annual tea 2026 fundraiser information

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2026.

Event Date: 
04/11/2026 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Peace Dale Congregational Church Fellowship Hall

The League of Women Voters of South County invites the community to its Annual Tea Fundraiser on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Register for this event »
Read more

Demystifying Democracy: How Elections Work in RI

Demystifying Democracy How Elections Work in RI

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2026.

Event Date: 
04/18/2026 - 10:30am
Event location: 

RI Board of Elections

Join Common Cause Rhode Island, the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island, and elections experts from across the state for an exciting opportunity to learn how elections are run in Rhode Island!

Register for this event »
Read more

Susan B. Wilson Civics Award Celebration of Winners

civic education award

Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2026.

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)

Read more

Rescheduled! Public Transit in Rhode Island: A Conversation with RIPTA

Providence logo

Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2026.

Event Date: 
05/06/2026 - 6:30pm to 7:30pm
Event location: 

Rochambeau Library

The rescheduled Conversation on public transit in the state will be held!

Read more

LWVRI’s 2026 STATE LEGISLATIVE PRIORITIES

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2026.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters RI (LWVRI) is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, increases understanding of major public policy issues, and influencespublic policy

Read more

Welcome to our new LWVRI State Board!

LWVRI logo

Submitted by Rhode Island in December 2025.

News

Welcome to our new LWVRI State Board!

Board Meetings - second Monday of the month, 6:30-8:00 pm

Read more

2026 Community Conversation Series: Building a Caring Future

LWV Providence/Lippitt House Conversation logo

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2026.

News

Supporting Immigrants in Rhode Island
Watch video: https://youtu.be/ejpNiCFAgz8
Speaker Bios: https://tinyurl.com/3fbkxndz

Organizing for Mutual Aid
Watch video: https://youtu.be/9Dl3FmdyCQQ
Speaker Bios: https://tinyurl.com/c2a2cp9p
Hear about what they do and what they want the government to change

Read more

"The Importance of Social Reform to Woman Suffrage and the League of Women Voters"

Congressional Union Summer Headquarters

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2025.

Event Date: 
03/17/2025 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm

Video: https://youtu.be/j20IoIaLdVo?si=77QTjsSFZXYpo_IR&t=317
Handout: https://tinyurl.com/2s37rd4j

Read more

19th Annual Susan B. Wilson Awards

Portrait photograph of Susan B Wilson

ABOUT SUSAN B. WILSON

Read more

Five Major Legislative Issues of 2025 and their Impact on 2026

LWVUS logo

Submitted by Rhode Island in April 2026.

Blog Post

Throughout the first year of the 119th Congress, the League of Women Voters did advocacy work around legislation with significant implications for both our democracy and the people within it.

Read more

How Do Trump’s Immigration and Deportation Laws Affect International Adoptees?

LWVUS logo

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2026.

Blog Post

One could easily assume that if someone is adopted by US citizens, they would automatically become a citizen, too.

Read more

What You Need to Know About the National Guard, the Insurrection Act, and Martial Law

LWVUS logo

Submitted by Rhode Island in October 2025.

Blog Post

How far can a president go in using military force on US soil?

Read more

The Essentials of Fact-Checking: Know Your News

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2024.

Blog Post

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.

Read more

LWVUS Legal Center

LWVUS Legal Center

Submitted by Rhode Island in December 2022.

Blog Post

Legal Center | League of Women Voters (lwv.org)

Read more