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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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Now Accepting Applications for the 2025 Susan B. Wilson Award for RI Teachers K-12

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Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2025.

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The Rhode Island League of Women Voters of RI is accepting nominations for the 18th annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Merit Awards now through March 26, 2025.

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Join us for our Annual Fundraiser Tea

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Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2025.

Event Date: 
04/05/2025 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm
Event location: 

Peace Dale Congregational Church Fellowship Hall

Join the South County League for our Annual Fundraiser Tea.  We are thrilled to have David Cicilline, President and CEO, RI Foundation, as our Keynote Speaker.  Seating is limited so purcahse your tickets by April 1st!  Use the link below, or poin

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Consensus Meeting on the Federal Judiciary

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Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2025.

Event Date: 
04/01/2025 - 6:30pm to 8:00pm

“Consensus” is the League of Women Voters standard.

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LWVUS - Federal Judiciary Study

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Submitted by Rhode Island in November 2024.

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

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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

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Rhode Island Suffragists

100th Anniversary at Marble House

On Women's Day during Women's History Month, take a look back at some of the women who fought for Women's Suffrage in Rhode Island. Our thanks to all the people who worked hard to bring these stories to light during the Centennial Celebration of the 19th Amendment, especially RIC professor, Dr. Elisa Miller, who coordinated RI contributions to an online database with the stories of around 60 RI Suffragists, and Russell DeSimone who tirelessly researched and promoted the stories of Suffragists in RI for the Centennial.

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The UN’s Climate Conference What LWV Observed

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Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2025.

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

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The Essentials of Fact-Checking: Know Your News

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2024.

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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.

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LWVUS Legal Center

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Submitted by Rhode Island in December 2022.

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

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18th Annual Susan B. Wilson Civic Awards Ceremony

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Submitted by Rhode Island in January 2025.

Event Date: 
04/23/2025 - 3:30pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House - Bell Room

Please join the RI League of Women Voters to honor 3 individuals or teams of educators who have creatively incorporated Civics lessons into their curriculum.  (winners to be announced in April)

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David Cicilline, President, RI Foundation, will be Keynote Speaker at LWVRI South County Annual Tea Fundraiser

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Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2025.

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We are thrilled to have David Cicilline as our Keynote Speaker for our Annual Tea Fundraiser on April 5th.  Please see the calendar of events for more detailed information.

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