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Voting Rights Groups Challenge Trump’s Recent Anti-Voter Executive Order
A coalition of voting rights organizations filed a lawsuit in the US District Court.

LWV SouthCoast
Apr 23 min read
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Civics Learning Week, March 10 - 14
We’re excited to be part of Civic Learning Week, a national effort to prioritize civic education in order to sustain and strengthen our...

LWV SouthCoast
Feb 212 min read
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Recording: Protecting Our Immigrant Communities
In case you missed it, on February 11, LWVMA hosted Elizabeth Sweet, Executive Director of the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee...

LWV SouthCoast
Feb 161 min read
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Join LWVMA for a Special Screening of Majority Rules!
Voter Choice Massachusetts and the League of Women Voters Massachusetts invite you to a free screening of Majority Rules at the Plymouth...

LWV SouthCoast
Jan 311 min read
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The Democracy Impact of President Trump’s First Week Actions
WASHINGTON — Today, the League of Women Voters of the United States CEO Celina Stewart issued the following statement in response to...

LWV SouthCoast
Jan 252 min read
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LWV SouthCoast seeks leadership
The League of Women Voters SouthCoast is seeking passionate individuals to join our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy!

LWV SouthCoast
Dec 10, 20242 min read
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Open Board Meeting, Wednesday, December 4
Join us for the last Open Board Meeting of the year at the First Unitarian Church in New Bedford, located at 71 8th Street, on Wednesday,...

LWV SouthCoast
Nov 30, 20241 min read
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Tell President Biden to Ensure Publication of the Equal Rights Amendment
The 2024 election results were not friendly to women’s equality, and our future status in the country is at stake. While reproductive...

LWV SouthCoast
Nov 22, 20242 min read
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Opinion: On ‘Candidates and their civic responsibility’
Oct 21, 2024 To the editor: First, let me say that anybody who runs for public office deserves our respect. This is especially true for...

LWV SouthCoast
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Opinion: Candidate’s response to ‘Candidates and their civic responsibility’
Oct 14, 2024 Dear Kristen, Thank you for reaching out and for the opportunity to participate in the League of Women Voters of...

LWV SouthCoast
Oct 23, 20242 min read
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Lyn Dillies: ‘I just love using my magic to make a difference’
By Sean McCarthy , The New Bedford Light , October 13, 2024 The message on Lyn Dillies’ website is “It’s all about making a difference.”...
Jessica DeCicco-Carey
Oct 14, 20243 min read
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Opinion: Candidates and their civic responsibility
Letter to the Editor, October 7, 2024. Candidates and their civic responsibility

LWV SouthCoast
Oct 8, 20241 min read
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Let Freedom Read Day, September 28, 2024
On March 14, 2024, the American Library Association released data and statistics about book bans in the United States in 2023. The...

LWV SouthCoast
Sep 28, 20242 min read
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Your Vote Is Magic Sponsorship Opportunities
YOUR VOTE IS YOUR VOICE The League of Women Voters SouthCoast is proud to present Your Vote Is Magic on October 25 at New Bedford...

LWV SouthCoast
Sep 21, 20242 min read
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National Voter Registration Day, September 17
National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy. Since its kickoff in 2012, the...

LWV SouthCoast
Sep 13, 20242 min read
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October 25, Your Vote Is Magic with Lyn Dillies
Lyn Dillies, the acclaimed illusionist is turning her magic toward a new mission: inspiring the next generation of voters. With Your Vote...
Jessica DeCicco-Carey
Sep 6, 20241 min read
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Galvin Finalizes Ballot Question Numbers for November Election
With five binding statewide ballot questions officially certified to appear on the November 5, 2024 State Election ballot, Secretary of...

LWV SouthCoast
Aug 23, 20241 min read
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LOCAL, STATE, AND NATIONAL LWV NEWS AND EVENTS
LWV Election 2024 Webinar Series Brought To You By LWV US Training series is for League members to engage on a variety of vital election...
Jessica DeCicco-Carey
Aug 5, 20246 min read
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Get Your LWV SouthCoast vote 411 Lawn Signs
Get your Vote411 Yard Signs!

LWV SouthCoast
Aug 3, 20241 min read
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Governor Healey Signs Gun Safety Legislation Cracking Down on Ghost Guns, Strengthening Violence Prevention
BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey today signed into law An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws (H.4885)

LWV SouthCoast
Jul 26, 20248 min read
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