LWV Massachusetts

Empowering Voters. Defending Democracy.

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

New Resources for Immigrants in Massachusetts guide from the @MassAGO : https://t.co/b5Jm0PY89j

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

Unite and Rise 8.5: A Campaign to Defend Democracy | League of Women Voters https://t.co/CIY8NEOY99

[League of Women Voters of Colorado @LWVColorado]

🚨 “Our country is in a constitutional crisis.”
– Celina Stewart, CEO, @LWV

After the Trump admin defied a Supreme Court order, we’re launching Unite & Rise 8.5 to mobilize 8.5M voters to defend democracy.

Learn more & join us: https://t.co/Mee1f34Pyg

#UniteAndRise85

[NewTV @New_TV]

@LWVMA hosts a panel of experts in another installment of What Does Democracy Mean in Everyday Life. In this clip, Susan F. Martin, PhD, Prof Emerita at @georgetownsfs, describes the importance of #dueprocess, & how it relates to #immigration & #democracy.
https://t.co/e4E1UGq2Di

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

Nancy Bettinger and Leslie Nelken advocate for individuals to receive a parole hearing after serving 25 years with H2052/S1178 An Act to reduce mass incarceration with @_CELWOP. The League supports a focus on humane treatment and rehabilitation; promoting the successful reentry into communities, & ensuring all correctional systems provide humane, dignified, non-discriminatory treatment. @BrotherChris617 @SenLizMiranda #mapoli

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

Cheers to @LiftOurKidsMA Coalition campaign event at the State House on Thursday, April 17. The League is one of 160 organizations is working to Lift Kids Out of Deep Poverty by setting a floor for cash assistance benefits at 50 percent of the federal poverty level. Right now, the maximum grant for a family of three is only $861 a month. Join us this session to #EndDeepPovertyNow #mapoli

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LWV Declares United States in a “Constitutional Crisis,” Announces New Initiative to Mobilize Voters | League of Women Voters https://t.co/5FxI3E1EBW

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

A Dangerous Step Backward for Our Democracy: League of Women Voters Responds to Passage of the SAVE Act in the U.S. House | League of Women Voters https://t.co/y1Zo9KE6Ra

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

#mapoli #LocationShieldAct

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

Honoring our dear friend and colleague Carolyn Lee of Sudbury today when we testify in support of H2505/S1486 An Act Relative to End of Life Options #MedicalAidinDying #MaPoli @CompAndChoices @Jo_Comerford @RepJimODay

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

Voting is a fundamental citizen right that must be guaranteed. We do not accept exceptions to that right. That’s why we support H63/S7 Proposal for a legislative amendment to the Constitution relative to voting rights. #MaPoli @SenMiranda @ErikaUyterhoeven

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

Enacting S860/H1405, An Act establishing Medicare for All is essential for achieving universal equitable access, affordability, cost control & high quality medical care @Medicare4AllMA @MassSinglePayer @JamieEldridge @LindsaySabadosa

[MIRA Coalition @MIRACoalition]

In response to the arrest of Somerville resident and Turkish national Rumeysa Ozturk earlier this week, Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy (MIRA) Coalition, issued the following statement.

#miracoalition #rumeysaozturk #ice

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

A Dangerous Attempt to Silence American Voters: LWV Responds to President Trump’s Anti-Voter Executive Order | League of Women Voters https://t.co/osmClBfhfE

[LWV Massachusetts @LWVMA]

Proud to stand up for our transgender neighbors today w/ @ACLU_Mass to fight for those unjustly denied their passports be changed to reflect their gender identity. We pledge to continue to fight for policies & legislation that protects and uplifts transgender individuals.