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2024 Demystifying Democracy #1

I’m Just a Bill (Held for Further Study) (co-hosted with the Latino Policy Institute)

2023 Demystifying Democracy #2

All Politics Are Local: Understanding Municipal Government in Rhode Island (co-hosted with the Latino Policy Institute and Cranston Public Libraries)

2023 Demystifying Democracy #1

Democracy, For Real: How a Bill Really Becomes a Law in Rhode Island (co-hosted with the Latino Policy Institute)

2022 Demystifying Democracy #2: Misinformation and Disinformation in Rhode Island Elections

A Sunshine Week Event: What’s the Future of Online Public Meetings in Rhode Island?

2022 Demystifying Democracy #1

 I’m Just a Bill (Held for Further Study)

2021 Demystifying Democracy #1

What’s on the ballot? The seven bond questions in the March election

2020 Demystifying Democracy #1

I’m Just a Bill (Held for Further Study): Understanding the Legislative Process in Rhode Island

2019 Demystifying Democracy #3

Who Draws the Lines? Understanding Redistricting in Rhode Island

2019 Demystifying Democracy #2

Learn from the Experts: How to use Rhode Island’s Public Records and Open Meetings Laws

2019 Demystifying Democracy #1

Understanding the Rules of the Rhode Island House

2018 Demystifying Democracy #1

Understanding the Legislative Process in Rhode Island

2018 Demystifying Democracy #2

How to Testify at the General Assembly

2018 Demystifying Democracy #3

Understanding the State Budget Process

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