Common Cause Rhode Island is
again hosting our Demystifying Democracy series, which we launched in
2017.
This series will focus on
empowering citizens to participate in our state and local democracy by
providing a behind-the-scenes look at the legislative process.
We will bring together a
diverse group of experts from advocacy, journalism, government, and elsewhere
to educate Rhode Islanders on how the General Assembly works and how to become
an advocate.
“I’m Just a Bill (held for
further study)” will focus on understanding the legislative process in Rhode
Island.
Our second session, “Making
Your Point in 3 Minutes or Less,” will teach you how to testify effectively at
the General Assembly. At “No Math Required,” learn more about the state’s
budget process, especially as the 2018 legislative session comes to a close.
Free and open to the public, but registration is required. Sign up to join us for one, two, or all three.
Check http://commoncauseri.org/dd/ for more information.
Our upcoming events
for Demystifying Democracy:
I’m Just a Bill (held for
further study):
Understanding the Legislative
Process in Rhode Island
Saturday, January 20, 2017*
10:30-11:45am
10:30-11:45am
Making Your Point in 3 Minutes or Less:
Testifying at the General
Assembly
Saturday, March 10, 2017
10:30am-12:00pm
No Math Required:
Understanding Rhode Island’s
State Budget Process
Saturday, May 5, 2017
10:30am-12:00pm
All seminars will be held at:
Metcalf Auditorium, Chace
Center/RISD Museum
20 North Main Street,
Providence, RI 02903
Thank you to our partners at
RISD for sponsoring the community space.
*PLEASE NOTE: The Women’s March –
Providence 2018 is happening on 1/20 from 12-2pm.
We will end 15 minutes early so that those attending the march can arrive
on time. The State House is a .5 mile walk from the Metcalf Auditorium.
We’ll have hot beverages you can take with you on your way out.
John Marion is the executive director of Common
Cause Rhode Island.