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Here’s why Massachusetts voters should say NNYY on November 8 ballot questions

November 2, 2016 By Jamie Eldridge 13 Comments

The country will decide who our next president will be on November 8th, but Massachusetts voters will also make decisions on ballot questions that will have a significant impact locally. Here's why I will vote #NNYY next Tuesday. No On … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ballot-questions, charter-schools, jamie-eldridge, marijuana legalization, massachusetts, NoOn1, NoOn2, public-education, YesOn3, YesOn4

Boston 2024 CEO says he’d vote “yes” on ballot question banning public funding for Olympics

June 25, 2015 By SamTracy 7 Comments

Tuesday, the United Independent Party announced that it has officially partnered with Yes On 1, the organization that led the anti-gas tax initiative last year, to run a campaign for a ballot question that would protect taxpayers from the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ballot-initiative, ballot-questions, Boston 2024, Evan Falchuk, olympics, taxes, united independent party

Medical Marijuana Q3 – Take the Survey

October 6, 2012 By ljbarstow 6 Comments

Click on the link below to take this BRIEF survey. 1. Ballot Question 3 would make marijuana legal for medical use, how would you vote? Ballot Question 3 would make marijuana legal for medical use, how would you vote?  YES - … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ballot-questions, Canibus, medical marijuana, pot, Q3, question-3

Building on Ballot Lessons (Survey!)

November 9, 2010 By Harmony Blakeway 1 Comment

[Cross-Posted from ONE Massachusetts on November 9th, 2010 by Harmony Blakeway] Election day has come and gone, and as we celebrate the defeat of Ballot Questions 2 & 3 (protecting affordable housing and over $2.5 billion in state … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ballot-questions, civic-engagement, massachusetts, revenue-policies

Our School System and Upcoming Ballot Questions

October 21, 2010 By carmen 9 Comments

Of course there is much room for improvement. While we have made gains in closing the opportunity gap between students in low-income school districts and those in wealthy communities since the Education Reform Act was placed in 1993, we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ballot-questions, bpon, education-system, one-massachusetts, revenue, taxes

When No, No, No = Yes, Yes, Yes!

September 16, 2010 By Harmony Blakeway 36 Comments

Today, you can download a printer-friendly flier on all three ballot questions in English or Spanish, and arrange a free on-site training for your organization or neighbors. Over the next few weeks, we will be posting more materials on our … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ballot-questions, civic-engagement, massachusetts, revenue-policies

A Final Word for the Dogs of Wonderland

August 25, 2010 By carey-theil 6 Comments

We know very little about the greyhounds who raced at Wonderland in the first fifty years of its existence.  We know that in the very early years, greyhounds were transported to Boston by self-professed "dog men," who would move from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animal-protection, ballot-questions, gambling, massachusetts

Why the Fight Over Greyhound Racing Mattered

December 9, 2009 By carey-theil Leave a Comment

It may be hard to believe now, but the fight over greyhound racing began nearly a decade ago with a small group of activists.  They had no money, little organizational experience, and no institutional backing. What they did have was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animal-protection, ballot-questions, humane, legislature, massachusetts

Greyhound Breeders Make Final Pitch to Undermine Will of the Voters, Call Your Lawmakers Today

October 14, 2009 By carey-theil 12 Comments

With 78 days left until dog racing ends in our state, out-of-state greyhound breeders are feverishly making a final pitch to state lawmakers, trying to convince them to undermine the will of the voters. Nevermind that the Greyhound … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: animal-protection, ballot-questions, humane, legislature, massachusetts

Let’s Have A New Ballot Question On Taxes – Progressive Style

November 6, 2008 By lynne 57 Comments

More than half the states in the Union have progressive income tax. A progressive income tax is based on the ability to pay. Families struggling to buy food to feed their families are hit harder by a flat income tax than a family making … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ballot-questions, income-tax, initiatives, taxes

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Just a reminder that Massachusetts is going to unlimited capacity indoor dining starting tomorrow while the CDC begs us not to, and it’s super embarrassing that no one can articulate a justification why other than 🤷🏻‍♂️ 🤷🏻‍♂️ 🤷🏻‍♂️

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I’ve never seen a president do this before. This is extraordinary. https://twitter.com/potus/status/1366191901196644354

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Workers in Alabama – and all across America – are voting on whether to organize a union in their workplace. It’s a vitally important choice – one that should be made without intimidation or threats by employers.

Every worker should have a free and fair choice to join a union.

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