We are asking you to advocate for this important legislation with your local representative. Please let your rep know that RI is one of only 10 states which does not require civics for high school graduation.
Drop boxes for Mail Ballots: https://elections.ri.gov/elections/dropboxes/index.php
Voters may utilize any drop box in any Rhode Island City/Town Hall. The drop box does not need to be in the City/Town where you reside and are registered. In addition, the Board voted to allow drop boxes in every polling location. Voters may place the completed oath envelope with the enclosed voted ballot in the drop box of his/her choosing.
As an organization founded on the mission of #CivicEducation, LWV supports the students in Cook v. Raimondo, demanding the state of Rhode Island provide adequate, informative civic education in schools.
This week, our nation saw horrific events unfold on the United States Capitol and for the world to see as armed white supremacist militias attacked a joint session of Congress meeting to count and certify the electoral college results of the 2020