- Be a voter: Your vote is your voice; make voting a habit. Register or update your registration online at www. registertovoteMA.com
- Take five: Set aside five minutes each week to call or write your elected officials about an issue that is important to you
- Start small: It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by the enormity o what you’d like to change. Sometimes it’s best to begin with a local issue
- Meet up: There is strength in numbers. Join an organization, like the League of Women Voters, where you can engage with others.
- Read & reflect: Keep current by reading, listening, and watching, and double check your sources to make sure your information is accurate.
All News and Events
Inside City Hall-Springfield Sunday, Feb. 11, 3-4 p.m., Springfield City Library
Hosted by the League of Women Voters Springfield. Political bloggerand Springfield government expert Matt Szafranski joins us to present “Inside City Hall,” a primer on what the Springfield’s “strong mayor” form of government is, and how it works. Matt’s presentation will provide a foundation and background refresher for civic engagement in Springfield. LWV members and friends are invited to attend.
Political Outreach Workshop-Meekins Library, Williamsburg, February 24, 12 noon-1:30 p.m.
One of a series of public workshops during which the LWV Northampton Area will provide guidance and resources for communicating with state and federal legislators in support or opposition to specific legislation. Information on major proposed state and federal legislation will be provided along with discussion of their potential impacts. Postcards and legislator mailing addresses and phone numbers will be provided for your use at the workshop or to take with you. These workshops are presented as part of the LWV Northampton Area’s Political Outreach Project.
Political Outreach Workshop-Forbes Library, Apr. 21, 10 a.m-noon
One of a series of public workshops during which the LWV Northampton Area will provide guidance and resources for communicating with state and federal legislators in support or opposition to specific legislation. Information on major proposed state and federal legislation will be provided along with discussion of their potential impacts. Postcards and legislator mailing addresses and phone numbers will be provided for your use at the workshop or to take with you. These workshops are presented as part of the LWV Northampton Area’s Political Outreach Project.
Political Outreach Workshop-Forbes Library, Mar. 10 1-3 p.m.
One of a series of public workshops during which the LWV Northampton Area will provide guidance and resources for communicating with state and federal legislators in support or opposition to specific legislation. Information on major proposed state and federal legislation will be provided along with discussion of their potential impacts. Postcards and legislator mailing addresses and phone numbers will be provided for your use at the workshop or to take with you. These workshops are presented as part of the LWV Northampton Area’s Political Outreach Project.
Political Outreach Workshop-Edwards Public Library, Southampton, February 17, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon
One of a series of public workshops during which the LWV Northampton Area will provide guidance and resources for communicating with state and federal legislators in support or opposition to specific legislation. Information on major proposed state and federal legislation will be provided along with discussion of their potential impacts. Postcards and legislator mailing addresses and phone numbers will be provided for your use at the workshop or to take with you. These workshops are presented as part of the LWV Northampton Area’s Political Outreach Project.
Political Outreach Workshop-Northampton Senior Center
One of a series of public workshops during which the LWV Northampton Area will provide guidance and resources for communicating with state and federal legislators in support or opposition to specific legislation. Information on major proposed state and federal legislation will be provided along with discussion of their potential impacts. Postcards and legislator mailing addresses and phone numbers will be provided for your use at the workshop or to take with you. These workshops are presented as part of the LWV Northampton Area’s Political Outreach Project.
Political Outreach Workshop-Forbes Library, Northampton
One of a series of public workshops during which the LWV Northampton Area will provide guidance and resources for communicating with state and federal legislators in support or opposition to specific legislation. Information on major proposed state and federal legislation will be provided along with discussion of their potential impacts. Postcards and legislator mailing addresses and phone numbers will be provided for your use at the workshop or to take with you. These workshops are presented as part of the LWV Northampton Area’s Political Outreach Project.
Political Outreach Workshop-Lilly Library, Florence
One of a series of public workshops during which the LWV Northampton Area will provide guidance and resources for communicating with state and federal legislators in support or opposition to specific legislation. Information on major proposed state and federal legislation will be provided along with discussion of their potential impacts. Postcards and legislator mailing addresses and phone numbers will be provided for your use at the workshop or to take with you. These workshops are presented as part of the LWV Northampton Area’s Political Outreach Project.”
Political Outreach Workshop-Forbes Library, Northampton
One of a series of public workshops during which the LWV Northampton Area will provide guidance and resources for communicating with state and federal legislators in support or opposition to specific legislation. Information on major proposed state and federal legislation will be provided along with discussion of their potential impacts. Postcards and legislator mailing addresses and phone numbers will be provided for your use at the workshop or to take with you. These workshops are presented as part of the LWV Northampton Area’s Political Outreach Project.”