Educating Voters

Educating Voters

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Voter Resources for the November Election

question marks

Submitted by Concord-Carlisle in October 2024.

Blog Post

Find useful resources about local and state issues that will be on the November ballot in Massachusetts. Learn more and watch recordings about the Massachusetts ballot questions and a candidates’ forum for the 13th Middlesex State Representative Seat.

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Connecticut's VOTE411 Voter Guide is Live with a New Campaign Finance Feature to Empower Voters

VOTE411 Main Webpage screenshot

Submitted by Connecticut in October 2024.

Public Statement

The League of Women Voters of Connecticut announced that all Connecticut races for state and federal legislative offices have been published on VOTE411.org, the League’s one-stop-shop for nonpartisan election-related information. Voters will notice something new this year: a campaign finance feature providing voters with insights into the financial backers of federal candidates ahead of the 2024 elections.

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Understanding the November MA Ballot Questions - Recording now available

Evan Horowitz speaking at LWVCC event

Submitted by Concord-Carlisle in October 2024.

Blog Post

Evan Horowitz, Executive Director of the Center for State Policy Analysis at Tufts University, joined LWVCC to discuss the five ballot questions that Massachusetts voters will be able to vote on on November 5. He guided the audience through a lively exploration of the pros and cons of each ballot question. Thank you, Evan, for joining us!

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Misinformation & Disinformation: What It Is and What To Do About It

Misinformation

Submitted by Torrance Area in August 2024.

Event Date: 
09/24/2024 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Lomita Library Community Room

Join us on an educational event learning about how to avoid the pitfalls of misinformation and disinformation.

 

Location: Lomita Library Community Room

Tuesday September 24th 7:00pm

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Effective Executive Branch of Local Government

Submitted by Hingham in May 2024.

Position

LWVH studied what makes an effective Executive branch of Massachusetts (MA) local government including the Select Board (SB) and Chief Municipal Officer (e.g., Town Administrator, Town Manager).
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How to Evaluate Judicial Candidates (Winter League Day)

how to evaluate judicial candidates

Submitted by Torrance Area in January 2024.

Event Date: 
01/27/2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Event location: 

Zoom

 See the video - Passcode: #xe?s7%F

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Non-Partisan Policy

The League advocates for issues but does not support or oppose any candidates for office. Every League Board of Directors at each level is required to have a non-partisan policy. The League does not have a single policy that covers all Leagues. A link to the nonpartisan policy of the LWV of the Cooperstown area is available on our website.

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Local News (2023)

Submitted by Spokane Area in April 2023.

Position

The League of Women Voters of Washington believes it is the responsibility of the government to provide support for conditions under which credible local journalism can survive and thrive.
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Reducing Polarization Discussion Group November Meeting

cover of Ezra Klien Book Why we're polarized

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in July 2022.

Event Date: 
02/28/2023 - 6:00pm
Event location: 

Clark Sports Center Community Room

Join the League for Part II of our ongoing discussion of how we can reduce polarization.

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Why We're Polarized...a community discussion

Chua book cover Political Tribes

Submitted by The Cooperstown Area in January 2022.

Research & Studies

LWV Cooperstown Area's  Long-Term Reducing Polarization Project

 
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