Upcoming Events for Common Cause Rhode Island
Join us for the 2023 Champions of Democracy Celebration & Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 19th at The Guild in Pawtucket. Get your tickets today. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. Please contact John Marion at (401) 861-2322 or contact@commoncauseri.org.
Recent events from Common Cause RI
All Politics Are Local: Understanding Local Government in Rhode Island
You may know what’s in the Constitution, but do you know what’s in your local charter? Local government is closest to the people, but it’s often the least understood. Here in the smallest state, the smallest tier of government can make a big impact. Join us to hear from experts on municipal government in Rhode Island and connect with other people about the issues you care about and how you can make a change in your community.
All Politics Are Local: Understanding Local Government in Rhode Island
Demystifying Democracy: Demystifying Democracy: How a Bill (Really) Becomes a Law in Rhode Island
Have you ever wondered how to testify at the General Assembly? What does the committee process typically look like? And what does it mean when a bill you care about is held for further study?
On March 4, join Common Cause Rhode Island and the Latino Policy Institute for the inside scoop on the lawmaking process in Rhode Island.
Learn from experienced advocates and state leaders about how the process has changed in recent years, what to look for when tracking legislation, and how to meaningfully promote the issues you care about.
2022 Champions of Democracy Celebration & Annual Meeting
Our 2022 Annual Meeting and Champions of Democracy Celebration was our biggest event of the year, and our first in-person event in two years.
We recognized with our Emerging Leader Award, Miranda Oakley, disability and voting rights champion, and with our Excellence in Public Service Award, ARISE, The Center for Justice and Providence Student Union for their lawsuit seeking a right to a civics education for all Rhode Island students.
Demystifying Democracy: Misinformation and Disinformation in Rhode Island Elections
Why do conspiracy theories about our elections spread so easily online? How do we combat false election information? Common Cause Rhode Island hosted a webinar exploring the problem with online misinformation in our elections in Rhode Island. Emma Steiner, Disinformation Analyst for Common Cause explained the difference between misinformation and disinformation- how and why disinformation has become so prevalent- and what you can do to help stop it. WATCH
What’s the Future of Online Public Meetings?
When the pandemic began in 2020 our government moved online. Since then we have seen the good and the bad of online public meetings. Common Cause hosted a discussion about what the future holds for online public meetings in Rhode Island. We heard from advocates and practitioners about the pros and cons of government by Zoom. WATCH
Demystifying Democracy: I’m Just a Bill (Held for Further Study)
Common Cause hosted a Zoom webinar featuring a live panel discussion of advocates, legislators, and journalists explaining the lawmaking process in Rhode Island. The event leaned into how the process has changed in 2022 with new rules and pandemic-era changes. WATCH
Redistricting Community Activist Training
Common Cause Rhode Island hosted a series of community mapping workshops. The trainings taught the public about the basics of redistricting as well as how you can draw maps of your community using free software. Trainings also included instruction on how you can testify before state and local redistricting commissions. WATCH
Common Cause and our partners in the Rhode Island Voting Access Coalition, hosted a webinar on The State of Voting Rights in Rhode Island. It was an opportunity for us to bring you up-to-date on where things stand and for the public to ask questions about the status of our fight to provide voters with greater access to the ballot. WATCH
Demystifying Democracy: “What’s on the ballot? Learn about the 7 questions for the March election
Demystifying Democracy is an educational series hosted by Common Cause RI. This installment featured representatives for each bond question for Rhode Island’s special election in March. Panelists explained why they were supporting or opposing the bond. We were also joined by RI Treasurer Magaziner who explained bonds. WATCH
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