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

Women's Journal and Suffrage News Newspaper clipDuring these uncertain times, we know that you are doing all you can to ensure your health and safety, and that of your community. The League of Women Voters of Rhode Island wants you to know that we remain committed to empowering voters and defending democracy. There are many ways that you can participate in strengthening our democracy. See a few highlights below.
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Your friends at LWVRI
 

100 years of the League of Women Voters and the 19th Amendment in 2020!

 

We've Voted: What Happens Next?

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Submitted by Rhode Island in November 2020.

Blog Post

PRIYA PANDEY
11/5/2020
Here is what you should know about the Electoral College

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Providence School Board Nominating Forum

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Submitted by Rhode Island in November 2020.

Event Date: 
Dec 15 2020 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual Event - details TBA

If you are interested in serving on the Providence School board,
the application deadline is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 11 https://www.providenceri.gov/mayor/providence-school-board-application/

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Kudos for a well-run election

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Submitted by Rhode Island in November 2020.

Press Mention

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Kudos for a well-run election

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Public Policy Position on Reproductive Freedom

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Submitted by Rhode Island in November 2020.

Blog Post

Posted by League of Women Voters, Rhode Island
November 12, 2020

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National Grant Goes to Educating Rhode Islanders about Redistricting

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Submitted by Rhode Island in November 2020.

News

As the U.S. Census nears announcing its final numbers, the League will begin year 2 of working on the People Powered Fair Maps (PPFM) initiative, which works on fair and honest redistricting.

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2020 Election Security: Threats, Strategies, & Solutions

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Submitted by Rhode Island in October 2020.

Event Date: 
Oct 28 2020 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Free Webinar

Event Video:
https://www.facebook.com/PellCenter/videos/370465094396203/
(program begins approximately 10:00 minutes in)

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10 Things You Should Know About Redistricting

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Submitted by Rhode Island in October 2020.

Blog Post

LIZZY GANSSLE
LWV US Blog 10/5/2020

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Racism and Redistricting: How Unfair Maps Impact Communities of Color

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Submitted by Rhode Island in October 2020.

Event Date: 
Oct 8 2020 - 7:00pm

On October 8, the League of Women Voters of the United States, along with LWV of Georgia, North Carolina, and Virginia hosted a discussion on the role systemic racism plays in silencing voters of color and how it’s shaped one of the most important processes for ensuring voters’ voices are heard.
Video: https://tinyurl.com/y3rbwghu

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Book Club

Little Compton Women's History Exhibition

Submitted by Rhode Island in July 2020.

Event Date: 
Nov 5 2020 - 1:00pm
Event location: 

Little Compton Historical Society

Little Compton Women's History Project Tour - Photos: https://tinyurl.com/y59e2cqk
The Book Club went on an indoor and outdoor self-guided tour of a collection of illuminating histories of Women of Little Compton and others with pictures and stories. After our tour Marjorie O'Toole who operates the Historical Museum met the group at the Town Cemetery in the Commons of Little Compton to explain the history and notable people buried there.

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