“What used to be a dark art is now a dark science,” said [Michael Li 李之樸, a redistricting expert at Brennan Center]. “Before, you weren’t sure about the data, but now you’re much more certain so you’re able to draw things in ways that can be more aggressive.” theguardian.com/us-news/2021/a…

If you missed the TCI forum put on by the LWVs of CT, MA and RI, this one is coming up. Even if you didn't miss it, join this one. League of Women Voters of Connecticut LWV Massachusetts LWVRI League of Women Voters of Rhode Island

Bertha Higgins, a Providence civil rights activist, co-founded the “Providence Colored Women's Democratic and Political League of Rhode Island" and LWVRI League of Women Voters of Rhode Island following the ratification of the 19th Amendment. This thread explores her legacy in Rhode Island⬇️ #WomensEqualityDay

“I know you have never faced those choices, nor have you ever been pregnant, but for women out there who have faced those choices, this is an incredibly difficult thing.”

"Shadow-docket cases can let the court act quickly and also shield individual justices from criticism: [...] no signed opinion for legal scholars to pick apart, and no single justice is personally associated with the virtual end of legal abortion in Texas" nyti.ms/3tf6rTh

Join LWVRI League of Women Voters of Rhode Island Common Cause RI Let RI Vote & more at the State House (room 313) as we testify to the Rhode Island House of Representatives Rhode Island Senate Special Reapportionment Commission. It's up to all of us to ensure we are heard, so join us at *4p tomorrow* as we speak up and speak out about #fairmaps

Dixie Sampson of the LWVRI League of Women Voters of Rhode Island points out the Commission hasn’t created any hierarchy of the redistricting principles.

Is it your Election Day? Visit vote.sos.ri.gov to find your polling place and view a sample ballot. Central Falls: Special Election District 3 (Providence): Special Election Portsmouth: Special Election District 6 (Pawtucket): Special Election Primary (Election Dec. 7)

It was the movement that made LBJ move on civil rights, & it will be the movement that makes President Biden move on voting rights. Were putting it all on the line to make sure he gets our message: We need #VotingRightsNow! Join us on 11.17 ➡️ bit.ly/3kwivvU

REDISTRICTING WATCH: Join us tonight at 6p (State House, Room 35) -- this will be the only hearing dedicated specifically to the prison gerrymandering issue, so let's make it count! Click below for livestream and TV viewing options: status.rilegislature.gov/documents/Reap…

Ever wish you had a "nutshell" version to explain redistricting? Thanks to League of Women Voters of the US, you can learn about redistricting in 60 seconds! Check out their video below. #PPFM #FairMaps #Redistricting #Census2020 youtube.com/watch?v=yoBMr3…

Today is the special Providence referenda election. Polling locations will be open from 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM for in-person voting. Visit providenceri.gov/board-of-canva… to find your polling location.