The League of Women Voters of Acton Area, Arlington, Bedford, Belmont, Boston-Cambridge, Brookline, Concord-Carlisle, Harvard, Lexington, Sudbury, Waltham, Wayland, Wellesley, and Weston all co-sponsored a forum for District 3 Governor's Councillor featuring candidates Mara Dolan and Margie Palladino. The eight Councilors are responsible for approving the governor’s judicial appointments and appointments to other boards, such … Continue reading Candidate Forums for District 3 Governor’s Councillor and Middlesex County District Attorney now available!
Category: State Issues (LWVMA)
Freedom of the Press: A Cornerstone of Democracy from LWVMA–watch now on YouTube!
The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts announces the release of a new episode, “Freedom of the Press: A Cornerstone of Democracy,” in the What Democracy Means in Everyday Life video series. This panel explores the true freedom of the press under the First Amendment amidst fading public trust and “fake news.” Media experts address … Continue reading Freedom of the Press: A Cornerstone of Democracy from LWVMA–watch now on YouTube!
From LWVMA: Interested in supporting immigrant families?
The Massachusetts Office of Refugees and Immigrants (ORI) is organizing meetings on Zoom to try to match the needs of immigrant organizations with potential volunteers. The next two meetings will be on Friday, September 26 at 12:00 p.m. and Monday, September 29, at 5:00 p.m. The meetings are designed to inform you about volunteer opportunities with … Continue reading From LWVMA: Interested in supporting immigrant families?
New “Witness Wednesdays” from LWVMA
Fifteen hundred residents of Massachusetts were kidnapped by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in May; half of whom have no criminal record. The Plymouth County Sheriff’s Office maintains an Intergovernmental Service Agreement (IGSA) with ICE to jail ICE detainees–the only one in the Commonwealth. The Sheriff’s office shuttles detainees to Hanscom Field, where they are then transferred … Continue reading New “Witness Wednesdays” from LWVMA
Town Hall Meeting with Jake Auchincloss on April 28th
Zoom with LWV members and US Representative Jake Auchincloss for a virtual Town Hall Meeting on Monday night April 28th at 7:15-8:15 PM. This will be a relatively rare opportunity to hear directly from a member of Congress about what it is like to do the day-to-day work of legislating in the current rapidly changing political climate. … Continue reading Town Hall Meeting with Jake Auchincloss on April 28th
From LWVMA: “How the Legislature Works” on April 15th, 2025 at 7 pm (updated)
Part 1: How the Legislature Works with Senator Joan Lovely Town Hall - April 15, 7:00pm, via Zoom Please join us on Tuesday, April 15 at 7:00 PM for Part 1 of our Town Hall Series: How the MA Legislature Works featuring Senator Joan Lovely . Senator Lovely chairs the Joint Committee on Rules, the Senate … Continue reading From LWVMA: “How the Legislature Works” on April 15th, 2025 at 7 pm (updated)
Hands Off! National Day of Action, Saturday, April 5th
On April 5, LWV and organizations nationwide are coming together to organize a national mass activation. The goal of Hands Off! is to demonstrate that people are taking action to stop corruption and a power grab. Hands Off! rallies are being held in Framingham, Waltham, Hudson, and Holliston as well as other nearby communities. For times and more information, … Continue reading Hands Off! National Day of Action, Saturday, April 5th
LWV Acts on Challenges to Democracy
LWV Calls on Congress to Act “The League of Women Voters of the United States along with our state affiliates in 50 states and the District of Columbia, write to express our strong concern about Congress’s abdication of its duty and authority under Article I of the US Constitution. We urge you to exercise your … Continue reading LWV Acts on Challenges to Democracy
Democracy – What Does It Mean in People’s Everyday Lives?
The League of Women Voters of Wayland co-sponsored a panel discussion by the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts called Democracy - What Does It Mean in People's Everyday Lives? The 60-minute program is moderated by Heather Hamilton, and features panelists Dr. Rachael Cobb, Cheryl Clyburn Crawford, and Tim Matthews. For more information and a link … Continue reading Democracy – What Does It Mean in People’s Everyday Lives?
More info on the 2024 Massachusetts Ballot Questions
Ballot Question 1 Forum (hosted by LWVMA on October 8, 2024 at 7PM, recording HERE) Ballot Questions 1-5 Informational Session (hosted by LWV Concord-Carlisle on October 4, 2024, recording HERE) Ballot Question 2 Forum (hosted by LWV Newton and co-sponsors LWV Boston, LWV Brookline, LWV Harvard, LWV Needham, LWV Waltham, LWV Wellesley, LWV Weston, and … Continue reading More info on the 2024 Massachusetts Ballot Questions