EMPOWERING VOTERS. DEFENDING DEMOCRACY. JOIN US DONATE News & Events 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… Drawing Democracy Coalition Outlines Legal Rationale for Joining Brockton, Randolph, Stoughton and Avon in One Senate District BOSTON – As the deadline for finalizing Massachusetts’ redistricting maps rapidly approaches, the Drawing Democracy Coalition is outlining a legal rationale for the State Senate to join Brockton, Randolph, Stoughton and Avon into one district. Yesterday,… Drawing Democracy Applauds Proposed House Redistricting Map, Cites Missed Opportunities in the Senate BOSTON – The Drawing Democracy Coalition is today applauding newly proposed State House districts for increasing representation for BIPOC, immigrant and low-income communities in Massachusetts, but they are also pointing to missed opportunities on the Senate… More News & Events What You Need to Know Now November News for Members Updating Police Reform Webinar Recording Available How is the police reform law being implemented in Massachusetts? On Nov. 10 LWVMA held a briefing on Implementing the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) System in Massachusetts.… November News for League Leaders Data Collection, Measurement & Evaluation: Moving Your League Forward! You’ve heard the adage If you don’t count it, it didn’t happen. Please be part of our effort to assess the collective impact of League activities… 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 People Powered Fair Maps Voter Tools Calendar of Events OCTOBER NOVEMBER 2021 DECEMBER MO TU WE TH FR SA SU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Events for November 28 No Events 29 30 1 2 3 4 5 Including LWVMA, Local League, and election-related events. View Larger Calendar CONTACT US 90 Canal St. 4th Floor, Suite 414 Boston, MA 02114 857-452-1715 lwvma@lwvma.org FOLLOW & SHARE Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube TRANSLATE English QUICK LINKS Annual Reports Diversity Equity and Inclusion Resources Lotte E. Scharfman Citizen Education Grant Program Shop LWVMA Tools for Voter Registration League-Supported/Opposed Legislation 2021-2022 LWVMA COMMUNICATIONS November 2021 Mass. League Action Newsletter SUBSCRIBE TO OUR QUARTERLY UPDATE Email: Copyright © 2021 League of Women Voters of Massachusetts – Website by Garnet Solutions LLC