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ACLU of Massachusetts @aclum.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Yes on 4 will: ⭐️ Allow Election Day Voter Registration ⭐️ Improve turnout ⭐️ Eliminate arbitrary registration cutoffs ⭐️ Strengthen our democracy @commoncausema.bsky.social @lwvma.bsky.social @aft.org
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
"Access to a free and fair election is critical to voter participation — and protecting access to mail ballots and the vote-by-mail process is crucial to ensuring voter participation, and most importantly, voter confidence." - LWVMA Executive Director Celia Canavan lwvma.org/u-s-supreme-...
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U.S. Supreme Court Blocks Postal Service From Restricting Mail Ballots - League of Women Voters of Massachusetts
WASHINGTON, DC – In a major win for voting rights, election integrity, and democracy, the US Supreme Court today left in place a preliminary injunction that blocks the US Postal Service […]
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 10/09/2026
The First Circuit Court of Appeals today kept in place through the Nov. 3 election a preliminary injunction blocking the US Postal Service from enforcing key parts of a new rule that would significantly interfere with mail voting if implemented: bit.ly/4dv45Yt
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Appeals Court Maintains Preliminary Injunction Blocking US Postal Service from Enforcing Key Parts of New Rule to Restrict Mail Ballots | League of Women Voters
The First Circuit Court of Appeals kept in place an injunction blocking key parts of a new USPS mail ballot rule through the November election.
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 05/09/2026
A federal District Court issued a preliminary injunction blocking the USPS from enforcing parts of a rule that would have operationalized President Trump’s order restricting mail voting. www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases…
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Federal Court Blocks US Postal Service from Interfering with Mail Ballots | League of Women Voters
A federal court blocked USPS from enforcing key parts of a new mail ballot rule, protecting mail voting access through the November 2026 election.
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Happy primary day, Massachusetts! Find your polling place: www.sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVote... If you or anyone you know encounters problems while voting, call the Election Protection hotline (numbers shared below). Learn more: protectthevote.net
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
TOMORROW is the Massachusetts primary election! Check your polling place: wheredoivotema.com Research candidates: www.vote411.org/ballot Review Massachusetts voting rules: www.vote411.org/massachusetts Find your ballot dropbox: tinyurl.com/3a5f8hkc
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Did you know Massachusetts has early voting? Review the early voting options in your town/city here: www.sec.state.ma.us/EarlyVotingW....
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
TOMORROW (8/25) is the last day to request a mail-in ballot for the Massachusetts primary election on September 1st. All vote by mail applications must reach your local election office by August 25 at 5PM. Apply online or download a paper application: www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/el...
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ACLU @aclu.org · 11/08/2026
BREAKING: A federal court blocked the United States Postal Service from implementing President Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting.
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Yesterday a federal court blocked the US Postal Service from implementing the executive order restricting mail voting for the 2026 elections. LWVMA applauds the ruling as a win for the Constitution and for all voters who rely on mail-in ballots! Read our statement here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
Are you election ready? Review these key dates and deadlines to ensure you are ready to cast your vote by mail or in-person on September 1st! Check your voter registration status: www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRe.../M... Learn about candidates on your ballot: www.vote411.org/plan-your-vote
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
The Massachusetts September 1st primary election is rapidly approaching! Get ahead of the game and learn about the candidates on your primary ballot at www.vote411.org/ballot 📝 Note: Candidate responses will continue to live update as candidates continue to submit their questionnaires. #vote411
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
Do any of these scenarios apply to you? You may need to update your voter registration information ahead of the Massachusetts primary election. Visit www.vote411.org/check-regist... and select Massachusetts to ensure you are election ready for the September 1st MA primary election! #vote411
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
LWVMA Executive Director Celia Canavan traveled to Needham this past weekend to speak at Needham's Good Trouble Lives On rally. Thank you League of Women Voters of Needham, MA and Needham Resists for honoring the late Congressman John Lewis' legacy on a rainy yet impactful day 👏
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
A guide on how to use VOTE411, the League's nonpartisan voters' guide. Visit VOTE411.org to find your election information, learn about the candidates in your districts, and prepare for the September 1st primary election in Massachusetts!
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
Happy anniversary to the 26th Amendment 🗳️🥳
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Learn about the rights afforded to immigrants under state law and resources available to immigrant communities in Massachusetts: www.mass.gov/info-details...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Read the full statement here: www.aclum.org/press-releas...
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Voting Rights Groups Applaud Ruling Declaring 2026 Executive Order Interference with Voter Rolls and Mail-In Ballots Unconstitutional and Unlawful   - ACLU of Massachusetts
A district court finds that key portions of President Trump’s executive order attempting to seize control of elections from the states are legally void.
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 22/06/2026
UPDATE: A Trump-Vance administration attempt to unlawfully meddle in elections was struck down today. A victory for votes! Read more: www.lwv.org/newsroom/press-releases…
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Federal Judge Shuts Down Trump-Vance Voter Purge Database | League of Women Voters
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Massachusetts local Leagues showing up across the Commonwealth for Pride Month this year! 🏳️‍🌈🗳️
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Check your voter registration status ahead of the MA September 1st Primary Election! Visit www.vote411.org/check-regist..., select Massachusetts, and make sure you are still an active voter 🗳️ #vote411
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 17/06/2026
Celebrating past, present, and future LGBTQIA+ changemakers from Massachusetts ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 11/06/2026
Best press conference attendee award goes to this good girl! Shoutout to Rooney of LWV Hingham for joining us last week outside of the Moakley Courthouse for the 6/2 LWVMA v. Trump hearing in Boston 🐾 Track the LWVMA v. Trump lawsuit here: www.aclu.org/cases/league...
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Dan Kennedy @dankennedy.net · 11/06/2026
Talking about media and democracy with super-smart panelists @stephmsolis.bsky.social of @axios Boston and Sarah Stone of @freepress.bsky.social, expertly moderated by Marlene O'Brien of @lwvma.bsky.social. dankennedy.net/2026/06/11/t...
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Talking about media and democracy with the League of Women Voters
Click here to watch the program. I recently had a chance to talk about media and democracy with three super-smart fellow panelists: Steph Solis, co-author of the Axios Boston morning newsletter; Sa…
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
Honoring the Massachusetts legacy of protecting and promoting LGBTQIA+ rights! LWVMA is committed to the ongoing fight for inclusion, justice, and equality because democracy is strongest when everyone is free to be themselves 🌈
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 05/06/2026
Today, June 5, is National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Please join LWVMA Gun Violence Prevention Legislative Specialist Caroline Ellis and #WearOrange this weekend by wearing orange to call attention to our nation's gun violence crisis. Learn how to get involved: wearorange.org/ways-to-part...
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League of Women Voters of Williamsburg Area @lwvwilliamsburg.org · 04/06/2026
The Constitution makes clear that only the states & Congress can set rules for elections. Nevertheless, an executive order attempts to override mail-in voting laws. This week we asked the court for a preliminary injunction to block it. bit.ly/4afxaFN @lwvus.bsky.social @lwvma.bsky.social
Warning: Constitutional Crisis
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
"[LWVMA] is proud to stand alongside our partners to defend the constitutional rights and voter protections that make our democracy great." - Celia Canavan, Executive Director Thank you to our League members who showed up in Boston today in support of LWVMA v. Trump! www.aclum.org/press-releas...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Happy Pride Month! Celebrate this month with Pride events across the Commonwealth: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Congrats to all of the Massachusetts grad out there! Proud of all you accomplished 👏 Find your polling place/voter information at www.vote411.org/massachusetts Check your voter registration status here: www.sec.state.ma.us/VoterRegistr...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Under current law, tech companies and data brokers are free to collect, analyze, store, and sell our most personal data for profit. And they are doing it every day. We need a 21st century privacy law in Massachusetts to protect us all. Take action here: mobilize.aclum.org/a/pass-enfor...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Thank you to the Massachusetts Senate for passing the PROTECT Act (S.3072) last night. We look forward to conference committee 👏
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League of Women Voters of the US @lwv.org · 29/04/2026
The League issued a statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerning the constitutionality of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Read here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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League of Women Voters Condemns Supreme Court Ruling Dismantling the Bedrock of the Civil Rights Movement | League of Women Voters
The League of Women Voters President Dianna Wynn and CEO Celina Stewart issued the following joint statement in response to the US Supreme Court’s 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, a case concerni...
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The Civics Center @thecivicscenter.bsky.social · 21/04/2026
📢 Today we are thrilled to announce a formal collaboration with @lwvus.bsky.social, who will be partnering with us to foster voter registration in US high schools. Our long-term goal is to empower the next generation of American voters to participate fully in public life. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
There's a lot of news coming out about the President's 3/31 Executive Order but what does it really mean for vote-by-mail? Read below to learn why we filed a lawsuit to protect your voting rights. View the lawsuit here: www.lwv.org/.../def.../f...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Join the fight to protect and expand voting rights 💪 Join one of our 44 local Leagues in MA today: portal.lwv.org/membership Learn more about what the League of Women Voters of Massachusetts has been up to recently: lwvma.org/news-media/
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ACLU of Massachusetts @aclum.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
Mail-in voting provides vital access to the polls for many voters, like people with disabilities, seniors, and those without reliable access to transportation. President Trump has no basis to interfere with that right, let alone co-opt the U.S. Postal Service to do so. We'll see you in court.
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ACLU @aclu.org · 02/04/2026
BREAKING: We're challenging President Trump's executive order that aims to restrict mail-in voting. Once again, the president is trying to seize power he doesn't have at the expense of our democracy.
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
The League of Women Voters of Massachusetts is proud to join a strong coalition of other voting rights organizations in this lawsuit against the President's March 31st executive order. www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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Voting Rights Groups Challenge Executive Order on Mail-In Ballots as Illegal Interference in Elections | League of Women Voters
A coalition of voting rights organizations filed a lawsuit today in the US District Court for the District of Massachusetts challenging President Trump's March 31 executive order concerning mail-in vo...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
Read the League of Women Voters of the United States' statement, League of Women Voters Responds to Executive Order on Mail-In Voting, here: www.lwv.org/newsroom/pre...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 31/03/2026
LWVMA was proud to testify today in support of Election Day Registration in front of the Special Committee on Initiative Petitions. Executive Director Celia Canavan testified about the dire need to enact Election Day Registration to protect the Commonwealth from federal attacks on voting rights.
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 18/03/2026
Fantastic turnout at today's #CourageOverFear lobby day with MIRA Coalition at the State House today. Shoutout to the League members who showed up!
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Our 44 amazing Massachusetts Leagues were busy in 2025! Check out all of the work they did in the Commonwealth below 👏 Read the full report here: lwvma.org/wp-content/u...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 25/02/2026
We are proud to highlight the life and legacy of Fannie Lou Hamer. Hamer is best known for her work advancing voting rights for people of color, notably drawing attention to/organizing around literacy tests and poll taxes that kept her and thousands of others from exercising their right to vote. 1/3
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Undeterred by rain, cold, and snow banks, League members from the Worcester Area and Grafton/Shrewsbury Leagues stood up for due process today at Plymouth County Corrections Center. Thank you for making the trip! Will you join us? Learn more about Witness Wednesdays here: lwvma.org/witness-wedn...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 17/02/2026
This week, we're featuring Coretta Scott King. Scott King is most known to many as the wife of iconic civil rights leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., but her personal accomplishments are nothing to bat an eye at. (1 of 3)
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Today we're featuring Ida B. Wells for our #blackhistorymonth series. Ida B. Wells’ legacy as one of the first African American investigative journalists, educators, and early civil rights leaders cannot be understated. (1 of 2)
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
With Valentine's Day coming up, what better way to celebrate your love for democracy than joining the League of Women Voters? Join today: portal.lwv.org/membership Find all of our Massachusetts Leagues here: lwvma.org/ma-leagues-b...
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 02/02/2026
This Black History Month, LWVMA is honored to celebrate and uplift the stories of the iconic Black women who have set the standard for advocating for civil rights, racial justice, and gender equality. Tune in each week to learn more about the stories of the women that history often forgets.
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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts @lwvma.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Snow doesn't stop LWVMA from witnessing due process violations. Join us next Wednesday, 1/28 at 1PM in Plymouth. Learn more about Witness Wednesdays: lwvma.org/witness-wedn...
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