Citizen Rights

Democratic government depends upon informed and active participation at all levels of government. Governmental bodies must protect the citizen’s right to know by giving adequate notice of proposed actions, holding open meetings, and making public records accessible.

Fair Maps Friday: Redistricting Watch - a new blog series from LWVUS

People Powered Fair Maps - League of Women Voters US

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

Blog Post

Our League's national headquarters has been a passionate and proactive force in spearheading the People Powered Fair Maps campaign, and their new blog series, "Redistricting Watch," is a great way to keep up-to-date on key issues in the redistrict

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2021.

Blog Post

The Rhode Island Constitution requires that, along with abiding by the Voting Rights Act (which outlines equal racial population requirements as well as other guidelines determining what construes “fair representation” based on factors such as pol

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2021.

News

http://www.cookvraimondo.info/
February 1, 2021 the League of Women Voters of the United States and the League of Women Voters of Rhode Island filed an amicus brief in support of the plaintiffs in Cook v. Raimondo.

Illustration of CT Capitol by Howard Porter for the LWVCT Ed Fund

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2021.

News

The LWVCT Directory of Federal and State Elected Officials for 2021 – 2022 is now available with information on every office, from the U.S. President, down to your state representatives, as well as committee information & tips on how to get in touch with your elected officials and actively participate in our government.

LWV CASE STUDY PROGRAM ON CIVIL RIGHTS – Martin Luther King and the Struggle for Black Voting Rights

Interactive program on Martin Luther King and the Struggle for Black Voting Rights

MARCH 13 - 10 -11:30 A.M. BELOIT PUBLIC LIBRARY

LWV CASE STUDY PROGRAM ON CIVIL RIGHTS –

Case Study: Martin Luther King and Struggle for Black Voting Rights

Submitted by in February 2021.

Event Date:

03/13/2021 - 10:00am to 03/14/2021 - 10:45am

Event location:

Beloit Public Library

Interactive program on Martin Luther King and the Struggle for Black Voting Rights

MARCH 13 - 10 -11:30 A.M. BELOIT PUBLIC LIBRARY

LWV CASE STUDY PROGRAM ON CIVIL RIGHTS –

Lippitt House/Providence LWV Conversations 2021

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2021.

Event Date:

03/22/2021 - 6:00pm to 03/23/2021 - 5:45pm

Event location:

Virtual Event

Join Lippitt House Museum and Providence League of Women Voters for a series of discussions on how civic education programs for both youth and adults of color remove barriers to informed participation and support our democracy.

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2021.

Event Date:

03/15/2021 - 6:00pm to 03/16/2021 - 5:45pm

Event location:

Virtual Event

Mar 15 2020 - Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RfPZhuFTxOQ
Lippitt House Community Discussion Series: Youth Activism & Civic Responsibility

Screengrab (names obscured for privacy) of 2021 Members Meeting

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2021.

Blog Post

The Rhode Island League's annual program Meeting for the Membership meeting for 2021 is now available to view on YouTube here.

Event Flyer for the Freedom Riders in Their Own

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2021.

Event Date:

02/04/2021 - 7:30pm

Event location:

Online - Zoom

Join the League of Women Voters of Redding and other sponsoring organizations for a conversation with Freedom Riders Joan Browning and Dion Diamond. The Freedom Rides spanned from May through November 1961 with over 400 Black and white Americans risking their lives to end segregation on interstate transportation. Register and submit your questions ahead of time.

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Fair Maps Friday: Redistricting Watch - a new blog series from LWVUS

Fair Maps Friday: Communities of Interest - A Huge Part of Fair Representation

The Case to Establish a Right to Civics Education Under the U.S. Constitution - Informational Website

LWVCT Directory of Elected Officials Now Available

LWV CASE STUDY PROGRAM ON CIVIL RIGHTS – Martin Luther King and the Struggle for Black Voting Rights

Case Study: Martin Luther King and Struggle for Black Voting Rights

Removing Barriers: Strengthening Democracy - Barriers to Democratic Participation for Formerly Incarcerated Individuals

Removing Barriers: Strengthening Democracy - Youth Activism & Civic Responsibility

2021 Annual Program Meeting for the Membership now available to view on YouTube

A Virtual Conversation with Freedom Riders: Joan Browning and Dion Diamond

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