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DARK MONEY, a political thriller, examines one of the greatest present threats to American democracy: the influence of untraceable corporate money on our elections and elected officials. The film takes viewers to Montana—a frontline in the fight to preserve fair elections nationwide—to follow an intrepid local journalist working to expose the real-life impacts of the US Supreme Court’s Citizens United decision. Through this gripping story, DARK MONEY uncovers the shocking and vital truth of how American elections are bought and sold. This Sundance award-winning documentary is directed/produced by Kimberly Reed (PRODIGAL SONS) and produced by Katy Chevigny (E-TEAM).

Polls are open from 7 a.m-8 p.m.  Vote–It counts!

The next board meeting will be on Tuesday, September 25 at 7 p.m. at Nancy Polan’s home, 10 Pine Meadow Rd., Southampton.

On Wednesday, October 24 at Forbes Library’s Community Room, from 4-6 p.m., the League will hold a postcard writing workshop.  You will learn of new legislation and be able to write and send postcards to your state and federal legislators telling them what you think of new bills in the legislature.

On October 13 at Forbes Library, in the community room, from 10-12 Noon the League will be holding a postcard writing workshop.  You will learn about new legislations and will be able to write and send postcards to your state and federal legislators.

In conjunction with the Daily Hampshire Gazette and WHMP, the League of Women Voters will sponsor at candidate forum for the State Senator representing parts of Franklin, Worcester and Hampshire Counties.  The forum will be held on August 13 from 6-8 p.m. at Deerfield Academy, 7 Boyden Lane, Deerfield.

The League of Women Voters in conjunction with the Daily Hampshire Gazette and WHMP will hold a candidate forum for candidates for the 1st Franklin District House of Representative seat.  It will be held on August 7 from 6-8 p.m at Deerfield Academy, 7 Boyden Lane in Deerfield.

The League will begin collecting books for our annual Book Sale on July 9 and will continue collecting until August 3.  The Book Sale will be held on Saturday, September 29 from 9 a.m-4 p.m. at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School on Locust St. in Northampton. Books can be dropped off at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School.  There is a box outside of the Main Building, but you can bring them directly inside to our sorting site from 7:30-2 p.m. on Monday-Friday.  Books can also be dropped off at Forbes Library, Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m, Tuesday and Thursday from 1-5 p.m. and Friday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m.  Books can also be dropped at Cooper’s Corner in Florence.  Their hours are Monday-Thursday from 6 a.m.-9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 6 a.m.-10 p.m.   Cooper’s drop site has only a small barrel.  We suggest Smith Voke as the best choice for drop offs.

In conjunction with the Daily Hampshire Gazette and WHMP, the League is sponsoring a candidate forums on July 26 at 6:30-8:30 p.m.  The forum for the 2nd Hampshire District House of Representative will be at the South Hadley Public Library, 2 Canal St., South Hadley

 

The League of Women Voters of the Northampton Area, the Daily Hampshire Gazette and WHMP will co-sponsor a candidates forum for the 1st Hampshire District candidates for the State Representative position.  The event will be held at JFK Middle School on July 30th from 6:30-8:30 p.m.