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Sometimes, the Paper Does It for You.

December 3, 2006 By peter-porcupine

On the front page, the Times gave the quiz to five sample citizens, and their answers and photos didn't make it into the online edition.  Here - transcribed verbatim -are their names, ages, scores, and comments - which Porcupine feels … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civic-engagement, law-and-lawyers

Transition: Civic Engagement group sets South Coast meeting

December 2, 2006 By David

The Patrick/Murray Transition's Civic Engagement working group has announced one more public meeting, this one on the South Coast:Thursday, Dec. 7, 2006, 5:30 pm (doors open at 5)UMass Dartmouth Board of Trustees Conference Room (hi … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civic-engagement, patrick, transition

Beyond Civics Class — Have High School Students Help at the Polls

December 2, 2006 By Avi Green

There are several advantages to recruiting high school students to join the ranks of existing poll workers, many of whom are retirees.1.  Young poll workers understand computers and technology.  Growing up with computers at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civic-engagement, patrick, transition, voting, youth

3 Health Care Working Group Meetings of Patrick Transition Team

December 1, 2006 By annem

Meeting info from a colleague who is Chair, Health Care Committee, Mass. League of Women Voters (BTW for years the League has been a staunch supporter of Single Payer Universal Coverge reform)Health Care Working Group public meetings:1. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civic-engagement, democracy, health-care, health-reform, integrity, politics

Election Day Registration: A Day-One Move on Civic Engagement

November 30, 2006 By Avi Green

If Patrick gets behind it, it will pass:· Secretary Galvin committed his support for Election Day Registration during the summer.  He is looking for a win and a chance to partner with the new governor.  This is it.· Senator … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civic-engagement, elections, massachusetts, patrick, reform, voting

Transition: three more civic engagement meetings; full calendar now available

November 30, 2006 By David

The civic engagement working group can now announce three more public meetings:Wednesday, Dec. 6, 8:30 am (with Higher Ed group):UMass-Boston Alumni Lounge2nd Floor Campus Center100 Morrissey Blvd., BostonWednesday, Dec. 6, 7:00 pmRoxbury … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civic-engagement, ma, patrick, transition

Civic engagement in the news

November 29, 2006 By David

Deval Patrick's call to increase civic engagement, and his creation of a transition working group focusing on that issue alone, has generated some interest in the media.  Jon Keller did a story on Channel 4's 6:00 news, and Fred Thys … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civic-engagement, patrick, transition

Transition: civic engagement group’s first public meeting is set

November 29, 2006 By David

The civic engagement working group will hold its first public meeting in Millbury (near Worcester).  The K-12 education working group will also participate in this meeting.Tuesday, Dec. 57:00 pmMillbury Junior/Senior High School12 … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civic-engagement, patrick, transition

A Challenge to Civic Engagement

November 28, 2006 By peter-porcupine

We in Massachusetts have the Right of Free Petition, meaning that any citizen can file a bill before the legislature.  Time's a wastin', as the deadline for all legislation for the 2007-2008 Session is December 6th (yes, one more trick … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civic-engagement, law-and-lawyers

Thank you SO much

November 27, 2006 By David

The 100+ responses to my civic engagement post are nothing short of extraordinary.  What an incredible wealth of good ideas and insights.  I just spent a couple of hours summarizing them for the benefit of our working group, and I … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civic-engagement, ma, patrick, transition

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