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Gun Safety
Blog Post

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

Blog Post

Mis- and disinformation are ever-evolving challenges to our democracy. Now, even the most outrageous falsehoods blow up quickly and are hard to tamp down.

League members at the United Nations
Blog Post

Having the opportunity to attend the UN’s 67th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women as a delegate from the League of Women Voters was a privilege.

Understanding the US Supreme Court, Part 1
Blog Post

In a previous deep dive on the US Supreme Court (SCOTUS), we discussed where SCOTUS derives its power and how it could be limited.

Champions of Democracy program cover
News

On Thurs., Oct. 19th, Jane Koster, former president of LWVRI, was honored by Common Cause with a Excellence in Public Service Award.

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RI Congressional District 1 Candidates
Special Election
Gabe Amo https://www.gabeamo.com
Gerry Leonard https://www.leonardforcongress.com

Rhode Island State Senate District 1 Candidates
Special Election
Jake Bissaillon https://jacobbissaillon.com
Niyoka Powell https://powellrisenate.com

Providence League 8th annual tea at Val’s Pie and Tea Shoppe in Smithfield, RI
News

On October 2, the Providence League held its 8th annual tea at Val’s Pie and Tea Shoppe in Smithfield, RI. Professor Emily Copeland of Bryant University gave an excellent talk on current European politics and fielded lots of questions ranging from a definition of fascism to sanctions on Russia.

Blog Post

During 2022...the Court preserved vital checks on state legislatures and a critical tool for fighting racial discrimination...[but] continued to retreat from applying the Constitution’s protections to historically disenfranchised and marginalized

Blog Post

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.

Vote - Democracy is not a Spectator Sport
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The LWVSC participated in Voter Registration/Get Out the Vote Day on September 20th. The event was hosted by Professor Emily Lynch.  Keynote speaker was Secretary of State Greg Amore.

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