Author: Elisabeth Carr-Jones

Thursday, June 26, 7PM
Arlington Friends of the Drama
22 Academy Street, Arlington

Join the League of Women Voters of Arlington, Cantilena Women’s Voices, and Arlington Friends of the Drama for an evening of education and inspiration on women’s suffrage. This is a free event as part of the Arlington 250 celebration.

We’ll begin with How Long Must We Wait, a 60-minute documentary film by Jaclyn O’Laughlin about the 72-year battle that women fought to achieve the right to vote in the United States. How Long Must We Wait focuses on the events in 1917 that led to the imprisonment and brutal treatment of suffragists in a prison in Lorton, Virginia. This was considered a turning point in the suffrage campaign, which helped turn public tide and ultimately led to the passage of the 19th amendment in 1920. While that was a huge victory, the film also focuses on the fact that there is still much work left to be done in the fight for women’s equal rights.

The theatre will then host poet/lyricist Joan Szymko’s Lifting As We Climb, a choral and spoken word performance by Cantilena Women’s Voices, Voices Rising, dramatic readers and musicians. Suffragists will come to life, as previously hidden voices of African American women fighting for the vote are heard. Lifting As We Climb is a 100th anniversary commemoration of the passage of the 19th Amendment to the US Constitution, celebrating the history of the women’s suffrage movement while exploring the present day assault on voting rights; anticipating a future that will require a diligent, informed public ready to fight for equality, democracy and universal suffrage.

The evening will be capped off by an informal audience talkback and reception. If you can contribute toward the expenses, donations will be accepted at the event (suggested donation $10). Please contact info@afdtheatre.org for more information.

Bring a Spouse, Friend, or Neighbor!

Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
@ Kathy and Paul Fennelly’s Home, 97 Gray St., Arlington

With so much change happening in our government today, we hope that you will make an extra effort to come to our annual brunch, where you will have an opportunity to meet and talk with our current State Legislators face-to-face – Senator Cindy Friedman and Representatives Sean Garballey and Dave Rogers. Here is your chance to make your voice heard, and to learn how our State Legislators are navigating recent changes and preparing for the future.

Please see page 3 of the League of Women Voters of Arlington April Bulletin for more information, to RSVP, and to coordinate brunch offerings.

Election Information
Information on elections and voting (upcoming election dates, voter registration, early voting, vote by mail, tracking your ballot, offices and candidate lists, where to vote, and becoming an election worker) is available on the Elections & Voting page of the Arlington Town website.

Townwide Candidate Information
The League of Women Voters of Arlington and Envision Arlington co-sponsored Arlington Candidates’ Night on Wednesday, March 19 in the Town Hall Auditorium. There were statements and question-and-answer sessions with the candidates for town-wide offices: Select Board, School Committee, Board of Assessors, Housing Authority, and Town Moderator. A recording of the event, along with candidate video statements and debates produced by ACMi for the 2025 Town Election, are available on the Election Coverage page of the ACMi website.

Town Meeting Candidate Information
The Town Clerk provided an opportunity for Town Meeting candidates to submit a statement for publication to help voters make informed choices and to reduce the potential cost of running for Town Meeting. Neither the Town of Arlington nor the Town Clerk endorse candidates. The statements were not fact-checked and if a candidate on the ballot is not listed here, it simply means they did not submit a statement. You can view candidate statements for Town Meeting races on the Arlington Town website.