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Sizzle Real: LWVMA Celebrating 100 Years of Accomplishments

Click on image to watch the video. LWVMA Sizzle Reel-100 Year Timeline. It sizzles!

Governor Baker, sign the climate bill. Contact him by Feb. 7th

Governor Baker, sign the climate bill. Contact him by Feb. 7th

Senator Comerford’s Facebook post reflects the extreme disappointment and anger of legislators, and many of us, over Governor Baker’s veto of the climate bill. The bill was refiled and returned to the Governor on Jan. 19th Email Governor Baker        Info and legislator contacts here.

 

Click to read the 100 Years special section in the Hampshire Gazette, 9/24/2020

Rest in Power, Justice Ginsburg

100th Anniversary Ad in Hampshire Gazette, May 23, 2020

100th Anniversary Ad in Hampshire Gazette, May 23, 2020

100th Anniversary Book Group

BOOK GROUP: Our March 26th meeting is CANCELLED. We encourage you to keep reading.  If you finished The Daring Ladies of Lowell, by Kate Alcott, check the book list for additional titles.

Gina McCarthy, “Climate Change & Social Justice: Strategies for Meaningful Progress”

Gina McCarthy in conversation with Smith  students and faculty members.

Tuesday, February 9, 2021, 7 p.m., online event “Climate Change and Social Justice: Strategies for Meaningful Progress.”

In late 2020, U.S. President-elect Biden named Gina McCarthy to serve as head of the White House Office of Domestic Climate Policy, making her the United States’ first national climate advisor.  Smith students, faculty, staff and alums can register to watch this event on Zoom. Members of the general public may watch this event on Smith’s Facebook page.
Ahead of the inauguration, we (LWVUS) sent a letter to the Biden Administration and transition team outlining 9 key issues that should be prioritized by the new administration, aimed at working toward a better democracy, together.
Learn more about our priorities: https://bit.ly/3a8nZXY

The Senate must weigh the evidence, serve as impartial jurors not tied to party lines, and convict Donald Trump as indicated, ensuring that he is banned from running for federal office again. Read our statement on the impeachment process. https://bit.ly/2YaO1Ek

Contact your representative: Pass #HR1, For the People Act

HR1, ForThePeopleAct is critical to America’s future. Demand that Congress make elections fairer and puts power back in the hands of the American people. Ask your representative to support automatic voter registration, restore the Voting Rights Act, and reduce the influence of big money in politics.

Click to watch Northampton LWV member, Chris Flory, discuss Medicare for All in MA.