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...]
Practical Realities for the Health Care Amendment
Odds are that it will only pop out of committee if enough arms and legs are broken to ensure its defeat. It's possible, but our supporters have been very courageous over the past three years taking tough votes and a lot of heat. … [Read more...]
3 Health Care Working Group Meetings of Patrick Transition Team
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...]
Reflections on Community Service
Democracy Matters. The question is how can we as a society support a vibrant democracy. I believe that the heart of a vibrant democracy rests in an informed citizenry. In achieving this goal, nurture outweighs nature. So allow … [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...]
Documentary about voting machines
Here's a link to informatin about "Hacking Democracy," a documentary, to premiere on HBO this Thursday, Nov. 2, about the new voting machines, and their potential problems:http://www.democracy...If, like me, you don't get HBO, don't worry. … [Read more...]
One day left to demand democracy in Boston
The recount requires fifty signatures of registered Democrats from all ten wards in the district. With one day left, Sonia Chang-Diaz campaign needs manpower. Moreover, they are tired, and wishing this thing were over. Im no exception. … [Read more...]
No “yeah but” — respect the ballot
The official result of the popular vote on the referendum, duly counted and certified, was to lower taxes to 5%, right or wrong. There wasnt an "if...then" option on the ballot. Nowhere on my ballot did it say "yeah but." … [Read more...]
Help Us Communicate With 4 Million Voters
Tomorrow the Mass Ballot Freedom Campaign has to give Secretary of the Commonwealth Galvin an argument of 150 words or less in favor of the Ballot Freedom Initiative. This argument will be published in the statewide voter guide and mailed … [Read more...]
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