After months of delay, the Massachusetts Senate, in overwhelming bipartisan vote of 35-1, for an amendment to restore democracy by overturning the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling. Attention now turns to the House as the end of the … [Read more...]
Eldridge’s Two-Level Attack on Citizens United
MA Sen. James (Jamie) Eldridge did not throw up his hands last year when the SCOTUS passed Citizens United by five to four. He proposed commonwealth and federal fixes to unlimited, undisclosed campaign and advertising contributions under … [Read more...]
50-Plus Law Professors, former AGs, say Citizens United wrong, May Require Constitutional Amendment
After the Citizens United decision last year, leaders like Representative Cory Atkins, Bill Strauss and Senator Jamie Eldridge worked hard on legislative responses to the damage that Citizens United did to our democracy. But they … [Read more...]
ACTION: NH Anti-equality amendment heading for a vote
CACR 1, a constitutional amendment to ban marriage equality, will be coming to the full house for a vote. NH residents, contact your representatives, and tell them you oppose this amendment. Remind them that:All citizens deserve … [Read more...]
Unedited Account of ConCon Health Care Amendment Debate, Jan. 2, 2006
Rep. Walrath said, There's certainly concern about whether or not this amendment is ready to be adopted. The amendment itself would require that it be the obligation of the Legislature to enact and implement laws to ensure that no resident … [Read more...]
Health Care Amendment & anti-Marriage Equality Amendments both due for ConCon votes on Nov 9
I respectfully request that all people who share the values that lead us to support these issues, to please act on them in unison. LET'S TAKE ACTION TOGETHER.Call your legislators AND SEN TRAVAGLINI on Monday at 617-722-2000, as well as … [Read more...]