If you want to expand voter access in Massachusetts, now is the time to contact your state Senator. Today the Senate will take up S.1975, an election modernization bill that includes online voter registration, early voting, … [Read more...]
Online voter registration and early voting passed the House
There hasn't been much media coverage on this so far (here and here) so in case you missed it, on Wednesday night just before the House recessed, it overwhelmingly passed online voter registration and early voting, 142 to 10. These … [Read more...]
Why take baby steps for election modernization when we need a giant leap?
Last week, the Joint Committee on Election Laws released a timid and disappointing election reform package. H.3647 implements online voter registration and some early voting. Conspicuously missing are provisions to require post election … [Read more...]
SCOTUS may be rolling back voting rights, but…
When the Supreme Court invalidated a key provision of the Voting Rights Act last week, it dealt a devastating blow to fair elections. A major step in the wrong direction, the decision threatens to unjustly disenfranchise our fellow voters … [Read more...]
A Voting System Built for the 21st Century
Back in November, voters in many Massachusetts cities had to wait up to three hours to vote on Election Day. While we did not face the seven hour lines present in some battleground states, as President Obama said in his inaugural address, … [Read more...]
Early voting in Mass? How about nationwide?
When can we get early voting here in Massachusetts? How far away, realistically, is our state from adopting something so pragmatic and sensible? Also, do you think early voting will ever be available in every state? … [Read more...]
I voted today
If, like me, you are heading up to New Hampshire for election day, remember to vote via absentee ballot. I received mine in the mail at the end of last week, filled it out today, and will drop it off at the clerk's office tomorrow. I assume … [Read more...]