News & Events 
- Come learn about and support equal rights at We
Say, "I Do" They Say, "No Way," a panel presentation
about the efforts to secure equal marriage rights for all families in Massachusetts.
This event will be held on Tuesday, March 2 @ 7:00 pm in Campus
Center 917. Panelists will include: Heidi Norton and Gina M. Smith,
two of the successful plaintiffs in the case Goodridge vs. the Department
of Public Health; Stacy Roth, Statewide Liaison for the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual,
Transgender Political Alliance and Co-chair of the Executive Committee
of MassEquality; and, Reverend Jay Deacon, Senior Minister of the Unitarian
University Society of Florence and Northampton. Issues addressed will include:
why the option of marriage is so important for lesbian and gay couples
and families; the historical role of religion in marriage and the case
for the separation of church and state; an overview of the judicial and
legal process thus far; an up-to-date report from the front line of this
struggle for equal rights; as well as an opportunity to talk about what
to do to preserve equal marriage in Massachusetts. Co-sponsors include:
ACLUMass, Family Diversity Projects, Men’s
Resource Center, Office of Jewish Affairs, Pride Alliance, Qeshet, Tikkun
Olam/Social Action Committee of the JCA, Umass Coalition for Marriage Equality,
University Democrats. [back
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- The Massachusetts
Democratic Primary is almost here (Tuesday, March
2!)
and your vote DOES MATTER. Not only is this race still up for grabs,
but youth voter turnout is incredibly important in showing that we're active and involved in politics
today. Help send a message and get UMass to the polls! What you can do:
- Call 5 friends and get them to the polls on Tuesday.
- Hand out flyers on-campus on March 2nd.
- VOTE YOURSELF!!! Find your polling place at www.umassvotes.org
If you're interested in helping, stop by the SCERA Office at 432 Student Union or call them at 545-0355. [back
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- Join us after the state primary for
our general meeting to discuss plans for
the rest of the semester, including upcoming seminars, volunteer opportunities,
summer internships, travel opportunities, and in preparation for electing
next year's officers. Wednesday, March 3 @ 7:00 pm, Campus Center Room 911. [back
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- Check out ACLUMass at people.umass.edu/aisraeli/ACLU/home.htm and
their great work against the Patriot Act and its effects here on campus.
Also, we'll both be co-sponsoring a film and discussion session on the
Florida 2000 Elections and Voting Rights in the coming weeks. Keep an eye
out. [back
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- Couldn't make it to Georgetown last
weekend? Want to know how to beat Bush in November? Curious to know how
campaigns work on the inside? Come to Smith College's
Campaign Training Conference on Friday/Saturday, March 26-27.
Learn how to help Democrats win by day and party by night...we'll
have more information as soon as it's available. [back
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- We'll soon have a new webpage at www.umassdems.com
with all sorts of cool bells and whistles. We're still looking for people
with web design experience for both our webpage and for the state party.
This is a FANTASTIC opportunity to boost your resume and to fight Mitt
Romney's efforts to take seats away from Dems in the Mass. Legislature.
If you're interested in more information, send us an email with the subject
line "WEBPAGE". [back to top]
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