Laws get made by more than just elected officials. There is a whole ecosystem of groups that influence policy and lawmaking, often groups that are easily overlooked unless you're familiar with the process. It's important to know the players both so that you can be aware of levers of power that are not so obvious and should be noticed, and so you can know exactly where your specific interest and skill set might be most useful. It may be somewhere you don't expect.

Join us for a drink on the patio of Riffraff Bookstore for a primer conversation on the anatomy of power in Rhode Island. We will be handing out free copies of the book "The State of Rhode Island: Politics and Government" by Maureen Moakley & Emily Lynch which is an excellent overview of all these players, and a way for you to go beyond this initial conversation with your personal research. This event will have a laid-back summer social vibe where we can hang out, reconnect, and enjoy each other's company in a cool community space!