The Political Alliance works in local communities around Western Massachusettsto ensure that Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) interests are being servedby our local politicians and to support initiatives that benefit our community. 

We are building coalitions with local political leaders and educating boththose leaders and ourselves about LGBT civil rights, the political process,and how to become involved. 

Weresearch and endorse candidates for numerous local elections. Infact, during the most recent Springfield and Northampton municipal elections,over 90% of the candidates we endorsed were successful. We sponsorPublic Forums covering such topics as Hate Crimes and being a GLB candidate.We also led the efforts to have Domestic Partnership benefits availablefor Northampton city employees, and have sponsored annual Voter Registrationdrives.
 

• Be aware of what is happening around you! Whether you are a mover, alistener, a watcher, a shaker, a talker, an attendee or a spender...youare a vital part of the political process.
• Join the Political Alliance and become involved locally.
• Provide financial support to the Alliance and to other organizations that you feeldeserve it.
• Call or write your Municipal, State and Federal officials with your ideas andopinions.
• Attend forums, marches, rallies, receptions and any other events that keep youup-to-date and involved.
• Tell your friends what you are doing. Sharing information is a powerfulorganizing tool.

Please write to us at P.O. Box 1244, Northampton, MA 01061, or call Stacy Rothat (413) 549-5829. Our email address is: wmassalliance@geocities.com.

Our web site is located at: http://www.wmassalliance.org.