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The League of Women Voters SouthCoast is seeking passionate individuals to join our mission of empowering voters and defending democracy!

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,...

The 2024 election results were not friendly to women’s equality, and our future status in the country is at stake. While reproductive...

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...

Oct 14, 2024 Dear Kristen, Thank you for reaching out and for the opportunity to participate in the League of Women Voters of...

By Sean McCarthy , The New Bedford Light , October 13, 2024 The message on Lyn Dillies’ website is “It’s all about making a difference.”...

Letter to the Editor, October 7, 2024. Candidates and their civic responsibility

On March 14, 2024, the American Library Association released data and statistics about book bans in the United States in 2023. The...

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...

National Voter Registration Day is a nonpartisan civic holiday dedicated to celebrating our democracy. Since its kickoff in 2012, the...

Lyn Dillies, the acclaimed illusionist is turning her magic toward a new mission: inspiring the next generation of voters. With Your Vote...

With five binding statewide ballot questions officially certified to appear on the November 5, 2024 State Election ballot, Secretary of...

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...

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BOSTON — Governor Maura T. Healey today signed into law An Act Modernizing Firearms Laws (H.4885)

Opponent: Proposed Laws Won't Stop Those Intent On Gun Violence State House News Service, Colin A. Young , July 18, 2024 JULY 18,...

Zoom event on Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 7 PM The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts (LWVMA), in partnership with the advocacy...

The Supreme Court’s ruling to grant extraordinary immunity for sitting presidents is the most dangerous decision for democracy of our time.

Dr. Daniela Melo spoke to the LWV Southcoast on Thursday, June 20, on elections and voter participation and the role of the local media...

UPDATE: June 20, 2024 Dear Women's Rights Advocates, Thank you all for your advocacy!  The House just passed all three amendments that we...