Political and Civic engagement ... participation...
​Get Involved to have your  voice in the shaping of policies and laws in your community! Click on the ANNOUNCEMENT TAB  in each Congressional District for a sampling of activities that you can do! 

Political and Civic Involvement Opportunities in Massachusetts
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​​The CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICTS Tab, where towns are grouped by Congressional Districts, offers many opportunities for civic and non-partisan political involvement:

* Congressional District Look-Up by Town

*  Town Directory -  a Data Base for civic and political contacts.  
Check out your Town Directory website and/or Facebook to see what Board and Committee positions are looking for volunteers, such as Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Cultural Council, Historical Commission, Planning Board, ​Zoning Board of Appeals, and so much more!

​* State Government Representation by Town -
Check out the state representative and state senator that represents where you live, and their contact information!
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*Announcements -volunteer/events/involvement opportunities posted by local civic and political  committees/organizations .
​Citizen's voices -forums, movements, rallies -comes alive as you are given “real time” information when you click on the websites and Facebook pages of various towns who are active in the political process!  See how you can become involved and have a voice in your government !

​EXTRA!
 (*)  EVENTS:  Boston's State House has multiple events every week that are open to everyone of all ages!   Visit   www.mass.gov/state-house-events   ​  ;

(*)  Visit    malegislature.gov     to get the  latest news on   "Bills & laws", "Hearing and Events", "Legislators" and their contact information, "Committees and Commissions", and more... 

​(*) Massachusetts Attorney General Office   -
Ballot Initiatives filed for the 2022 Biennial Statewide Election (proposed laws) and 2024 Biennial Statewide Election (proposed constitutional amendments) - contains citizen initiative petitions.

Visit   www.mass.gov/info-details/ballot-initiatives-filed-for-the-2022-biennial-statewide-election-proposed-laws-and-2024-biennial-statewide-election-proposed-constitutional-amendments

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 EXTRA!!

Boston State House Hearings & Events and Mass. Town Political Committee's Facebook  and websites post many  events both virtual and in the Boston area that are now happening : 

  December/November 2022 Activities:
(*) Massachusetts Peace Action's "Online Protest Event: Down with the War,  War Ecomony, and War Governments!" on Saturday, December 10, at 1 pm.

(*) John Kennedy Library & Museum's "Virtual Event: Gun Control and Firearms Policy Forum "  on  Monday  November 28 at 6 pm. 

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October 2022 through December 2022
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Massachusetts Town Political Committees are busy with :     

                  Social Activities
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*"BBQ and Corn Boil Event";
*"Gubernatorial Candidate Watch Party" ;
*"Annual End of Summer Cookout"; 
*"Ames Mansion Field Trip";
*"Primary Watch Party";
*"Annual Picnic";
*"Get-Together and Social";
​​​*"Campaign Season Social";
​​​*"Fourth Friday Gathering";
*"Virtual Coffee Hour"; 
​* "ZOOM: First Friday Breakfast Gathering";
​ *"ZOOM: Book Club Discussions"; ​
*"ZOOM: Film/Documentary Discussions"; 
​*"Movie Watch Party". 
      Community Service Events

​*"Freee Rides to Nov. 8 Election Poll Station";
*"Jacket Drive";
*"Backpacks with School Supplies for  Students";
*"Food Drive";
*"Give Back Workshop"; 
​*"UNITY Project Art Installation";
*"Donations to support relief of the Ukraine  humanitarian crisis"; 
​*Diaper Fundraiser;
*"Veteran Services Event"; 
* "Personal Hygiene and Care Drive";  
​*"Bugles Across America".
    Fundraising Activities 

* Clam Boil Event";
*"2022 Annual Breakfast";
​*Family Pancake Breakfast;
​*"Big Blue Breakfast";
​*"9/11 Memorial Brunch"; 
​* "2022 Brews for Blues"; 
*"End of Summer Mixer Happy Hour & Fundraiser";
*"Unity Breakfast";
*"Republican BBQ";
*"Eleanor Roosevelt Awards Brunch";
​* "21st Annual Sullivan Memorial Breakfast";

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Mass. Town Political Committee's Facebooks and websites post many civic and political activities  & current events that are now happening such as:

 Civics Activities
​Both Virtual and Real Time:

*"FIREARMS: Violence & Reform -A Panel Discussion";
*"Sorting Out the Midterms Discussion" ; 
* "Pre-Early Voting Rally";
*"2022 Ballot Questions Information Session";
*"Town Band Concert & Meet  Candidates for Statewide Office";
*"Coffee and Conversations with State Representatives"; 
​*"Liberty Late Night Live"; 
*"An Evening of Art, History , and Politics";
*"Pro Life Rally";
*"Reproduction Justice  Rally";
*"Postcard Party";
*"Race Amity Day";
*"Fair Share Doorknocking Event";
​*"Breakfast with the Sheriff - to Discuss Public Safety Issues";
*"Rally Against Gun Violence";
*"Wear Orange Day for Gun Violence Prevention";  
*"Mandate Monday Sign Holding Events";​
​​*"Civic Issues Forums/Civics Matters Series"; 
* "Non-Partisan Town Government Civic Forum";  
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Civics and Political Activity
​Both Virtual and Real Time: 

*Voter GOTV Event";
*" Campaign Headquarters Opening Event";
* Booths at Town/City Feasts;
​*"Day of Action";
​*"Candidate Open House"; 
* "Backyard Politics with Congressman"; 
*“Dems after Dark with Discussion on Social Issues ";
*"Ice Cream Social and Meet the Candidates"; 
*"Campaign Organizing Picnic" ;
*Postcard Writing Campaigns;
​*Canvassing Campaigns;
*"MidTerm Phone Bank Online Event";
* "Candidate Forum and Straw Poll"; 
* " ZOOM: Crash Course -  Organizing Your Campus"; 
*"Democratic Day of Action - Collecting Signatures"
*"ZOOM: How To Increase Democratic Turnout, Win the Midterms and Perserve Democracy"
*"Politics in the Park";
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also
*Oral/Written Testimony for 2021 Platform Hearings;
*"Political Leadership School";
* "Campaign Management/ Training";
​* "Inauguration Car Parade";
 * State Representative Office Hours, Conversations, & Listening Sessions";
 *Candidate Debates,  Forums & Fundraiser;
 * Political Platform events;
* Documentary Screenings on Civic/Political Issues; 
 * Email/ Call/text legislators to support bills;
 *" State House Public Hearing to take Testimony"  from citizens on pending Bills for legislation;​
*U.S./State Legislator's "Town Hall";
*U.S./State Legislator's "Virtual Legislative Breakfast"; 

 Civic and Policy Issues

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness;
*Pass the Community Preservation Act;
* Repeal the *"Work and Family Mobility Act -  Drivers Licenses for  Illegal Immigrants;"
*Religious exemption to any vaccine that the Massachusetts Department of Public Health;
*"Reproduction Rights";
​*"Fair Share Amendment";
*"Trees as a Public Good";
*" Mask Up for Safe Libraries";
​*" Reopen the State House in Boston";
​ *"Same Day Voter Registration";
​* "Permanent Vote by Mail";
 *Building Innovative Housing Solutions;
 * Do not Ban Books in the U.S.; * Freedom to Vote Act ;*John Lewis Act;
*Prison and Jail Construction Moratorium;  
* Vacinne Equity;
* Pro /Cons Voter ID;
* Stop the TCI GAs Tax;
* Critical Race Theory;
​also,
​*Racial Inequities in Maternal Health ; * News Deserts; * Stop Government Mandates;  * Abortion Rights, *Defend Medical Choice in Massachusetts; * No Forced Vaccines; 
* Mask Optional for School Children for Fall 2021 ; Climate Change Initiatives;
​*Stop Teaching Critical Race Theory;
​​*"The Votes Act - Election Laws and Integrity";  *"Work and Family Mobility Act -  Drivers Licenses for  Illegal Immigrants;"; * Transparency in Mass. House Rules Process*; Pet Daycare Facilities Regulation; " No New Prisons";  ​* Civics Education; *Affordable Housing";    * Say "NO" to Compressor Station; * Voting Integrity;   * 10 Point Plan for Police Reform;  
also,
Coronavirus;  Education Equality; Safe Communities; Emergency Paid Sick Time;    Plastic Bag Ban, Vaping Ban, Social Security, Open Internet Order, Clean Energy,  Transgender Civil Rights;  Ranked Choice Voting;    Improving Medicare and Health Care, Immigration, Expanding Mass. Transit Rails. 
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* Get Involved!   Volunteer on a Town Board  and/or work at a Town Election in your Community!
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​(*)  Note: The local units of government in Massachusetts that make the initiative process available are: