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SUMMARY:Political Outreach Workshop-Forbes Library\, Mar. 10 1-3 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/political-outreach-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180224T133000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20180204T224001Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180204T224001Z
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SUMMARY:Political Outreach Workshop-Meekins Library\, Williamsburg\, February 24\, 12 noon-1:30 p.m.
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/political-outreach-workshop-meekins-library-williamsburg-february-24-12-noon-130-p-m/
LOCATION:Meekins Library\, 2 Williams St.\, Williamsburg\, MA\, 01096\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180220T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20171022T183202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171217T143657Z
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SUMMARY:Meal Served at Interfaith Cot Shelter
DESCRIPTION:During the coldest weather months (November through April) our League fields a team to provide and serve the meal at the Interfaith Emergency Winter Shelter in downtown Northampton. Please consider joining us! Especially since the composition of our team varies each month\, there are a variety of ways to contribute. Contact Cynthia at digeronimo@comcast.net to express your interest or for more information.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/meal-served-at-safe-passage-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20180127T154153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180127T154153Z
UID:499-1518863400-1518868800@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Political Outreach Workshop-Edwards Public Library\, Southampton\, February 17\, 10:30 a.m.-12 noon
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/political-outreach-workshop-edwards-public-library-southampton-february-17-1030-a-m-12-noon/
LOCATION:Edwards Public Library\, 30 East St.\, Southampton\, Massachusetts
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180211T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20180205T221213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180205T221213Z
UID:524-1518361200-1518364800@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Inside City Hall-Springfield Sunday\, Feb. 11\, 3-4 p.m.\, Springfield City Library
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/inside-city-hall-springfield-sunday-feb-11-3-4-p-m-springfield-city-library/
LOCATION:Springfield City Library\, 220 State St.\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20180125T013953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T013953Z
UID:487-1517425200-1517430600@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Political Outreach Workshop-Forbes Library\, Northampton
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/political-outreach-workshop-forbes-library-northampton/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180130T140000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20180125T013731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T013731Z
UID:478-1517313600-1517320800@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Political Outreach Workshop-Lilly Library\, Florence
DESCRIPTION: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.”
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/political-outreach-workshop-lilly-library-florence/
LOCATION:Lilly Library\, 19 Meadow St.\, Florence\, Massachusetts\, 01062
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180127T113000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20180125T013145Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180125T014538Z
UID:474-1517045400-1517052600@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Political Outreach Workshop-Forbes Library\, Northampton
DESCRIPTION: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.”
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/political-outreach-workshop/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20171022T182638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171217T143722Z
UID:436-1516123800-1516131000@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Meal Served at Interfaith Cot Shelter
DESCRIPTION:During the coldest weather months (November through April) our League fields a team to provide and serve the meal at the Interfaith Emergency Winter Shelter in downtown Northampton. Please consider joining us! Especially since the composition of our team varies each month\, there are a variety of ways to contribute. Contact Cynthia at digeronimo@comcast.net to express your interest or for more information.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/meal-served-at-safe-passage-3/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171219T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20171022T182018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171217T143746Z
UID:427-1513704600-1513711800@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Meal Served at Interfaith Cot Shelter
DESCRIPTION:During the coldest weather months (November through April) our League fields a team to provide and serve the meal at the Interfaith Emergency Winter Shelter in downtown Northampton. Please consider joining us! Especially since the composition of our team varies each month\, there are a variety of ways to contribute. Contact Cynthia at digeronimo@comcast.net to express your interest or for more information.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/meal-served-at-safe-passage/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171121T193000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20171022T182433Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171217T143825Z
UID:434-1511285400-1511292600@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Meal Served at Interfaith Cot Shelter
DESCRIPTION:During the coldest weather months (November through April) our League fields a team to provide and serve the meal at the Safe Passage emergency overnight shelter in downtown Northampton. Please consider joining us! Especially since the composition of our team varies each month\, there are a variety of ways to contribute. Contact Cynthia at digeronimo@comcast.net to express your interest or for more information.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/meal-served-at-safe-passage-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20171107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20171108
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20171022T181344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171022T181942Z
UID:430-1510012800-1510099199@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Voting Day!!!
DESCRIPTION:Municipal Elections held state wide. Your vote makes a difference!
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/voting-day/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20171001T215726Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20171001T215726Z
UID:421-1508956200-1508961600@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Northampton Mayoral/City Clerk Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Daily Hampshire Gazette\, League of Women Voters\, WHMP and Easthampton Media are teaming up to sponsor a forum for the candidates at JFK Middle School in the Community Room starting at 6:30pm.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/northampton-mayoralcity-clerk-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171019T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170926T013616Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T013616Z
UID:400-1508437800-1508443200@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Easthampton Mayoral Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:The Daily Hampshire Gazette\, League of Women Voters and Easthampton Media are teaming\nup to sponsor a forum for the mayoral candidates at Easthampton High School\nReception to follow at Eastworks on Pleasant Street in Room 160.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/easthampton-mayoral-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Easthampton High School\, 70 Williston Ave\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171018T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170926T012544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170926T020016Z
UID:395-1508349600-1508358600@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Springfield City Council Candidate Forum
DESCRIPTION:Presented by The League of Women Voters/Springfield\nRivers Memorial Auditorium\n6-7 p.m. Conversations with candidates for seats in the wards\n7-8:30 p.m. LWV At-Large Candidate Forum
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/springfield-city-council-candidate-forum/
LOCATION:Western New England University\, 1215 Wilbraham Rd\, Springfield\, MA\, 01119\, United States
CATEGORIES:Springfield
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171004T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170909T191312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170909T191312Z
UID:373-1507143600-1507150800@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The next board meeting of the League of Women Voters of the Northampton Area will be on Wednesday\, October 4\, 2017 at the home of Nancy Polan\, 10 Pine Meadow Rd.\, Southampton\, Ma.  The board will meet from 7-9 p.m.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/league-of-women-voters-board-meeting-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20170923
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20170924
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170829T001539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170829T001539Z
UID:338-1506124800-1506211199@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Annual Book Sale
DESCRIPTION:The book sale is will be held on Saturday\, September 23 at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, Locust St. Northampton.  The sale is from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Early birds can pay $10 to begin shopping at 8 a.m.  Books are generally one or two dollars.  There is a section of rare and unusual books.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/league-of-women-voters-annual-book-sale/
LOCATION:Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, Locust St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170909T190902Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170909T190902Z
UID:369-1505556000-1505563200@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Citizenship Day Celebration
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, September 16 between 10 a.m. and noon\, Northampton will celebrate Citizenship Day in the Coolidge Room of Forbes Library.  Yvonne Freccero\,  Northampton League member\, will be one\nof the presenters.  You are invited to attend.  The Mayor of Northampton initiated this event – he particularly wants to welcome all new citizens of Northampton.\nConstitution Day and Citizenship Day is celebrated each year on Sept. 17 on the anniversary of the signing of the Constitution in 1787.  Congress first highlighted the significance of U.S. citizenship in 1940 when\nit designated the third Sunday in May as “I am an American Day.”  In 1952\, Congress shifted the date to Sept. 17 and renamed it “Citizenship Day.”  Congress changed the designation of this day to “Constitution\nDay and Citizenship Day” in 2004.\nFor several years\, on the 4th of July\, the Northampton League has helped new citizens register to vote.  We hope to see some of them as well as League members at Forbes Library for the celebration.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/citizenship-day-celebration/
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170710T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170804T170000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170703T170313Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170703T170447Z
UID:323-1499677200-1501866000@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Book Sale Collections begin July 10th
DESCRIPTION:We will begin our collecting on Monday\, July 10th.  Books can be dropped off at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School\, Forbes Library and Cooper’S Corner.  We will stop collecting on August 4th.  The book sale will be on Saturday\, September 23 at Smith Vocational and Agricultural High School on Locust St. from 9 a.m-4 p.m.  For $10\, early birds can begin shopping at 8 a.m.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/book-sale-collections-begin-july-10th/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170605T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170605T203000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170316T022402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T022402Z
UID:309-1496683800-1496694600@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:LWV Northampton Area Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars.  Our Annual Meeting will be held on Monday\, June 5\, 2017 at 5:30 p.m.  The event will be held at the Florence Civic Center\, 90 Park St.\, Florence.  Our speaker will be Solomon Goldstein-Rose\, Amherst’s new State Representative.  We will have a catered meal\, with a cost of $25.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/lwv-northampton-area-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:90 Park St\, Florence\, MA\, 01062\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170429T160000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170128T181848Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170128T182053Z
UID:284-1493377200-1493481600@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:2017 LWVMA Convention
DESCRIPTION:The 2017 LWVMA Convention “The Future of Democracy: Facing the Challenges” will be held April 28-29 at the Sheraton Hotel in Framingham\, MA. Convention brings local League delegates together to hear distinguished speakers\, approve program for the next biennium\, elect a new board of directors\, approve the budget\, and network with leaders from across the state. \nWatch for more details as we finalize featured speakers and provide opportunities for local Leagues to participate. For now\, make plans to have your League well represented at LWVMA Convention 2017.  Click here for more information and to register now! \n 
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/2017-lwvma-convention/
LOCATION:Sheraton Framingham
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170426T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170421T213937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170421T213937Z
UID:319-1493233200-1493240400@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:April LWV Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The April board meeting will be held on Wednesday\, April 26\, 2017 at 7 p.m. at Margie Riddle’s home\, 47 Water St.\, Leeds.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/april-lwv-board-meeting/
LOCATION:47 Water St.\, Leeds\, MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T061500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170328T201500
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170325T172331Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170325T172331Z
UID:313-1490681700-1490732100@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Commonwealth Conversations-Tuesday\, March 28\, 6:15-8:15 p.m.
DESCRIPTION:State Senators from around the Western Massachusetts will be listening to what you have to say\, and working hard to make sure they carry your voices and your ideas back to Beacon Hill.  Senator Don Humason\, Senator Adam Hinds\, Senator Eric Lesser\, Senator Jim Welch\, and Senate President Stan Rosenberg will hold a Town Hall Forum at the University of Massachusetts Amherst’s Student Union Ballroom\, 280 Hicks Way from 6:15-8:15 on Tuesday\, March 28th.  This is your opportunity to have your voice heard.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/commonwealth-conversations-tuesday-march-28-615-815-p-m/
LOCATION:UMass Student Union Ballroom\, 280 Hicks Way\, Amherst\, MA\, 01002
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170321T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170316T021305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170316T021305Z
UID:308-1490122800-1490130000@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:League of Women Voters Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Board will be meeting on Tuesday\, March 21 at 7 pm at Osa Flory’s home\, 82 Petticoat Hill Road\, Williamsburg.  All are welcomed to attend.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/league-of-women-voters-board-meeting/
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170315T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170315T210000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170128T181102Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170315T210857Z
UID:282-1489604400-1489611600@lwvnorthamptonarea.org
SUMMARY:Postponement of LWV Northampton Area Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Due to a lack of a quorum\, this is a cancellation notice of the meeting of the Board of the League of Women Voters of the Northampton Area that had been scheduled for Wednesday\, March 15 at 7 p.m. at the home of Osa Flory\, 82 Petticoat Hill Rd.\, Willliamsburg.  We will reschedule and post the date as soon as we know. \n 
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/lwv-northampton-area-board-meeting/
LOCATION:139 Berkshire Ave\, Springfield\, MA
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20170207T200000
DTSTAMP:20260408T065951
CREATED:20170201T032415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170201T032415Z
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SUMMARY:Exploring the Electoral College: a forum
DESCRIPTION:Hillary Clinton’s loss to Donald Trump in the 2016 presidential election marked the second time in 16 years that the winner of the popular vote has lost the election in the Electoral College. This disconnect between winning the vote of the nation’s electors and winning the vote of the nation’s people has prompted renewed calls to abolish the Electoral College. \n  \nAll 50 states and every other democracy in the world directly elects its leaders by popular vote. So\, keep the Electoral College or dump it? The League of Women Voters/Springfield and the Springfield City Library bring together a panel in a free public forum to explore this important question Tuesday\, Feb. 7\, 6:30-8 p.m.\, at the Brightwood Branch Library\, 359 Plainfield St.\, Springfield. \n  \nDoing a deep dive into the pros and cons of our unique American institution will be State Senator Eric Lesser (D-Longmeadow)\, who has called upon the state Senate to petition Congress to abolish the Electoral College\, and political scientists Amel Ahmed and Jesse Rhodes from UMass Amherst\, and Adam Hilton from Mount Holyoke College. \n  \n“The League of Women Voters of the United States believes that the direct-popular-vote method for electing the President and Vice-President is essential to representative government\,” says panel organizer Linda Matys O’Connell\, convener of the League of Women Voters/Springfield. “We also believe people need real information to make good decisions about our government\, so we are eager for an in-depth airing of the issues surrounding the Electoral College with our thoughtful panelists.” \n  \nSenator Lesser also hopes to spur an exchange of ideas: “Given the importance of empowering voters to believe every vote counts in a presidential election\, the repeal of the Electoral College merits a thorough discussion and examination. My hope is that this Resolution contributes to such a discussion\,” he said in a statement when he filed his Senate resolution. \n  \nTo kick off Tuesday’s discussion\, Professor Rhodes will lay groundwork and provide context by presenting a short history of the origin and functioning of the Electoral College\, and Senator Lesser will present his rationale for calling for its abolishment. \n  \nProfessor Ahmed\, will speak in its defense. She argued recently in the journal “The American Prospect”: “While the disconnect between the electoral and popular votes may be cause for alarm\, abolishing the Electoral College poses even greater dangers\, particularly for liberals. . . . Indeed\, the Electoral College is one of the greatest guarantees our system delivers to ensure that minority interests are represented in the office of the presidency.” \n  \nMount Holyoke’s Hilton notes that one of his students described the hybrid American presidential election system as a “Frankensystem.” While he acknowledges that the system is “needlessly complicated\, and operates in a way now that it was not designed to do\,” he will focus on the pitfalls of substituting what he calls “technical solutions” like Electoral College reform for solutions to social-political problems. \n  \n“I think the grievances of the citizens are something we have to think really carefully about—what kinds of political arrangements\, compromises\, and deep fundamental changes need to happen for those grievances to be addressed in a positive way\,” he said in an interview with Mount Holyoke’s Keely Savoie. \n  \nAbout the panelists \nJesse Rhodes is an association professor of political science at UMass Amherst. His major areas of scholarly interest are social policy\, voting rights policy\, economic inequality and political behavior. \n  \nAmel Ahmed is an associate professor of political science at UMass Amherst. Her main area of specialization is democratic studies particularly the politics of institutional choice in the process of democratization. \n  \nAdam Hilton is a visiting instructor of political science at Mount Holyoke College. He focuses on electoral history and practice. \n  \nState Sen. Eric Lesser is co-chair of the Senate’s Millennial Engagement Initiative. He represents parts of Springfield and Chicopee\, and East Longmeadow\, Hampden\, Longmeadow\, Ludlow\, Wilbraham\, Belchertown and Granby. \n 
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/exploring-the-electoral-college-a-forum/
LOCATION:Brightwood Branch Library\, 359 Plainfield St.\, Springfield\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Cyber security: a talk by Juliette Kayyem
DESCRIPTION:February 6th at Bentley College Juliette Kayyem will give a talk on Cyber security\, terrorism and democracy.  Jean and Bob Cherdack will be going and will carpool if anyone is interested.  The talk begins at 5\, they will be leaving Northampton by 3  p.m.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/cyber-security-a-talk-by-juliette-kayyem/
LOCATION:Bentley College Wilder Pavillion\, 175 Forest St\, Waltham\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Western Massachusetts Legislative Summit 2016
DESCRIPTION:Once again the League is a cosponsor of the Legislative Summit as we did in 2014.  The event will run from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM on December 3rd at the JFK Middle School in Florence. There will be a wonderful free lunch that’s “Fresh and Local”\, donated by the wonderful farms and restaurants in the region.  If subgroups want to make action plans\, we are holding the space until 3:00 PM. We also will sponsor follow-up meetings in 2017 and 2018 during the legislative session as part of an annual event that HCOG and FRCOG sponsor with Senator Rosenberg in Northampton.  Possible topics being discussed are agriculture\, broadband\, economic development and possibly infrastructure.  Group discussions on these topics will take place after a keynote speaker.  Groups will then presents summaries of their discussions.  At the end of the summit the invited legislators from Western Massachusetts will speak to those issues and about their priorities for the coming year.  More information will follow.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/western-massachusetts-legislative-summit-2016/
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SUMMARY:Charter School Study Consensus Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Northampton Area League will be holding their consensus meeting on Saturday\, October 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Lilly Library\, 19 Meadow St.\, Florence. Lunch will be served. This is meeting for League members to come to consensus on the State League’s questions developed from the Charter School Study. For more information go to Charter School Study
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/charter-school-study-consensus-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Berkshire\, Franklin\, Hampshire and Hampden State Senator Candidates' Forum
DESCRIPTION:There will be a candidate’s night in Ashfield for the two senate candidates.  It’s scheduled for Thursday\, October 13th from 7-9 in the Ashfield Town Hall\, 412 Mains St.  The candidates are Adam Hinds and Christine Canning.
URL:https://lwvnorthamptonarea.org/event/berkshire-state-senator-candidates-forum/
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