The Massachusetts Immigrand and Refugee Advocacy Coalition is sponsoring a virtual phonebank to ensure a complete count for Massachusetts in the 2020 census.
The League in Amherst
LWVA Civic Action Grants
March 07, 2020
The League of Women Voters of Amherst invites you to apply for a Civic Action Grant.
Jo Comerford on the Role of State Government
February 22, 2020
Masachusetts State Senator Jo Comerford addressed the LWVA's 100th birthday celebration lunch on February 15.
LWVA Announces New Civic Action Grant Program
February 14, 2020
Ready to turn your ideas into action? LWVA invites you to apply for a Civic Action Grant.
LWVA to Launch its Get Out The Count Campaign
January 28, 2020
Leagues across the country are planning to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the League of Women Voters with a National Day of Action.
Pioneer Valley Women's March 2020
January 13, 2020
This year's March will be in Springfield. See the March website.
It's Hard to Count How Many Live in Amherst
December 21, 2019
Census problems in Amherst are due to our large student numbers as well as other hard-to-count residents.
League is part of "250 years of Democracy in Amherst"
December 21, 2019
League members Nancy Eddy and Ellen Story spoke at "250 years of Democracy in Amherst" program, part of the Civics and Democracy series sponsored by the Jones Library.
2020 Census Planning in Amherst
October 19, 2019
A meeting on the 2020 Census was held at Town Hall on October 10. Speakers included Mindy Domb, Rep. Paul Mark (House Committee on Redistricting), and Georgia Lowe (US Census Bureau).
Training on Campaign Skills: Collecting Signatures for Ballot Initiatives
September 19, 2019
Two speakers from VoterChoiceMA speak about collecting signatures in support of statewide ballot initiatives.