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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Black Suffragists Helped Lead Charge in Women's Voting Rights Campaign

Black Suffragists

Submitted by Northwest Wayne County in March 2020.

News

Often left out of the history of women’s suffrage is the role of black women in that effort. The predominantly black service sorority Delta Sigma Theta’s first public act was to participate in the Women’s Suffrage March of 1913.

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Public Policy - Judicial System

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2020.

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JUDICIAL SYSTEM
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Public Policy - Initiative & Referendum

Submitted by Rhode Island in February 2020.

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INITIATIVE AND REFERENDUM
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Observer Corps

Observer Corps

Mission:  

The Observer Corps aims to exercise citizen participation in self-government at the local level.

How We Accomplish Our Mission:

The Observer Corps observes and reports on local public agencies, including city councils and county government. The program builds a network of people through social and training opportunities.

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March 17, 2020 Primary Election Phone Bank Information

 

 

County Boards of Elections

 

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LWV-PA Partners in Action

Submitted by PASADENA AREA in February 2020.

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Advocacy 101: Educate, Advocate, Impact!

Advocacy 101 Workshop: Educate, Advocate, Impact! Event Image

Submitted by Connecticut in February 2020.

Event Date: 
02/26/2020 - 9:30am to 02/27/2020 - 11:45am
Event location: 

Connecticut Capitol

Educate + Advocate + Impact is a *FREE WORKSHOP* designed for League members and others who wish to learn more about the legislative process, LWVCT legislative priorities, and members' potential role as a subject specialist or advocate on issues.

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Take Action to Move the ERA Across the Finish Line

Submitted by The National Capital Area in February 2020.

Action Alerts

 

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Brews & Views - February 19

Submitted by Washtenaw County in January 2020.

Event Date: 
02/19/2020 - 7:00pm to 02/20/2020 - 8:45pm
Event location: 

HOMES Brewery

Social media manipulation & the election of 2020

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Maryland and Virginia General Assemblies Convene

Submitted by The National Capital Area in January 2020.

Action Alerts

Virginia  2020 General Assembly regular session end date is March 7 (60 day session) Link: https://virginiageneralassembly.gov/

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