Citizen Rights

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.

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The Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee encourage you to take this 21-Day Racial Equity Habit Building Challenge.

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Public Statement

[Salem, Oregon] – The League of Women Voters of Oregon (LWVOR) calls for civil discourse amid Portland’s ongoing protests. We reaffirm Americans’ First Amendment right to peaceful protest...

Portland Protest and Feds
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The Pasadena Area LWV fully supports the U.S. League's position regarding recent hostile actions against peaceful protestors in Portland Oregon.  The complete statement is available below.

 

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League of Women Voters Responds to DHS Crackdown on Portland Protests
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Public Statement

WASHINGTON – Today the League of Women Voters of the United States board of directors and the League of Women Voters Education Fund board of trustees issued the following statement in response to federal agents attack on peaceful protestors: 

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It was the League's honor to be among those presented a NASS Medallion Award today (June 4) by the Secretary of State for outstanding service and dedication to furthering the mission of NASS.

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Join us for League activities throughout the state

Rhode Island is a small state and League activities are open to all members of the League in Rhode Island regardless of local League affiliation. Please help us with events, advocacy, voter service, or even just enjoy a book with us. To see some of our activities, try the "Committee" links below. Join the League!

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(Note the privacy-violating tracking link from AddThis. Our my.lwv.org website adds that automatically, and I haven't found a way to remove it!)

The LWV Los Alamos study on Digital Privacy began in June 2020. It's headed by JoAnn Lysne and Akkana Peck. It led to a new position:

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League of Women Voters Mason County supports the Home Rule Charter form of government for Mason County.
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March 4, 2020 - the Supreme Court heard June Medical Services v.

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