League of Women Voters Greenwich

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LWV Greenwich: America at a Crossroads: Foreign Policy & Trump 2.0

Hagar Chemali has worked in a range of senior national security and public affairs positions for the United States government and is the host and creator of an award-winning new show on YouTube called “Oh My
World.” She will be joined by NewsNation anchor and Greenwich resident Hena Doba to discuss the most significant foreign policy challenges facing the new administration and the approaches we are likely to see over the coming months. Continue Reading →

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State Representative Candidates Face Off: Who is living in La La Land?

“I’ve always supported local control. I’m not in favor of high rises. I was born in the Bronx and lived in Brooklyn before I moved to Greenwich. If I wanted high rises I would have stayed in Brooklyn.” – State Rep Steve Meskers (D-150) Continue Reading →

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At LWV Legislative Wrap Up, Greenwich Delegation Share Successes and Disappointments

During a gathering at Burning Tree Country Club organized by the League of Women Voters Greenwich, State Senator Ryan Fazio (R-36), and State Reps – Rachel Khanna (D-149), Stephen Meskers (D-150) and Hector Arzeno (D-151) provided an overview of the past legislative session and a view to next year. Continue Reading →

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LWV Greenwich Bestows Distinguished Awards on Caroline Adkins & Deb Rogan at Annual Dinner

The Burnett Award is presented to a long-standing member of LWV Greenwich whose significant contributions to the organization have positively impacted the work of the League through their time, actions, talents, and dedication.
Created in 2023, The Community Impact Award is presented to an individual or group whose exemplary support of the LWV Greenwich mission has made a difference by influencing others to become informed and to participate actively in the democratic process. Continue Reading →

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LWV All-Women Panel on Civility: Pushing back on Lies and Rudeness with Compassion and Curiosity

A panel discussion on “Leading with Civility” at Greenwich Library was moderated by Lucy Nalpathanchil from CT Public and featured former Republican Leader of CT House Themis Klarides, Dr. Carolyn Lukensmeyer from National Institute for Civil Discourse and Stamford Mayor Caroline Simmons. Continue Reading →

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Greenwich League of Women Voters to Host Panel: Leading with Civility and Respect, The Role of Women in Politics

The panelists will bring their unique perspectives to this timely conversation, moderated by Lucy Nalpathanchil, Connecticut Public’s VP for Community Engagement and an award-winning public radio reporter.  Continue Reading →

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