News & Events

• Following Defeat of Federal Voting Bill in U.S. Senate, Election Modernization Coalition urges Massachusetts Legislature to pass VOTES Act
  The Massachusetts Election Modernization Coalition is deeply disappointed that the U.S. Senate cannot find a way to pass the Freedom to Vote: John R. Lewis Act to protect access to the ballot box across the country. Senate…
• Voting Reforms Set to Lapse Next Week
  House Debate On Broader Bill Expected In 2022 DEC. 8, 2021…..With time running out on temporary pandemic measures such voting by mail and expanded early voting, election reform advocates said Wednesday they don’t know whether…
• October 2021 Scharfman Grants Awarded to Two Local Leagues
  Two local Leagues received Lotte E. Scharfman Citizen Education grants in October 2021: LWV Brookline: LWV Brookline was awarded a grant for a civics education program that will launch in January 2022. The program will…
• Drawing Democracy Celebrates Creation of Six Majority-Minority Senate Districts
  Map approved by Senate today includes changes to strengthen representation for BIPOC voters in Brockton BOSTON – The Drawing Democracy Coalition is celebrating the creation of six majority-minority Senate districts, including two that are new,…
• League of Women Voters of Massachusetts and League of Women Voters of Boston Statement on Boston City Council Election
  Oct. 27, 2021 BOSTON — Today, League of Women Voters of Massachusetts President Elizabeth Foster-Nolan and League of Women Voters of Boston President Kerry Costello released the following statement relating to the Boston City Council…
• A Clean Energy Future Powered by Wind
  Watch the recorded webinar, view the slide presentation, and peruse additional resources about offshore wind on the Climate and Energy Solution Series webpage. The LWVMA Environmental Action and Advocacy Committee webinar on the potential of…

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• January News for Members
  Interested in raising funds for your local League? Try Phonathon! Participating in the annual Massachusetts League-wide Phonathon is a great way to raise money for your local League and the LWVMA. For each donation LWVMA receives…
• January News for League Leaders
  Interested in raising funds for your local League? Participate in this year’s Phonathon! Participating in the annual Massachusetts League-wide Phonathon is a great way to raise money for your local League and the LWVMA. For each…

Action Priorities

• Improving Elections
  ✓ Election Day registration
  ✓ Ranked choice voting
  ✓ Expanded early voting
  ✓ Stronger election audits
  ✓ Campaign finance reform
• Advocating for Justice and Equality
  ✓ Racial justice
  ✓ Criminal justice reform
  ✓ Immigration and safe communities
  ✓ Women’s reproductive rights
  
• Empowering Voters and Fostering Civic Engagement
  ✓ Vote411 online voter guide
  ✓ Student video contest
  ✓ Civics education in schools
  ✓ Lotte Scharfman Citizen Education Grants
  ✓ Educational forums and webinars
  
• Addressing the Climate Emergency
  ✓ Climate Emergency Resolution
  ✓ 100% Renewable Energy Roadmap
  ✓ Protect natural resources
  
• Advocating for Equitable Access to Basic Human Needs
  ✓ Education funding reform
  ✓ Affordable housing
  ✓ Single-payer healthcare
  ✓ Protecting children and families
• Additional Advocacy Areas
  ✓ Gun Safety
  ✓ Good Governance
  ✓ Transportation

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