"We urge Massachusetts voters to vote no on Question 1. Its passage would result in a substantial reduction in funding for substance abuse prevention, treatment and recovery programs that are desperately needed. If that occurs, there … [Read more...]
Ask for a sample specimen ballot by email.
Ask for a sample specimen ballot by email... for example email election at cityofboston.gov Especially useful for many elderly folks, people with ADD, learning disabilities, or other deficits who might like to observe the graphical layout … [Read more...]
Alleged Perils of Term Limits
Of course it's bagels to donuts comparing Boston's mayorship with Kennedy's role. Yet, that is a powerful argument that proponents of local term limits need to confront directly.Similarly, at-large Councilor Steve Murphy … [Read more...]
Help Save Democracy in Lowell
OPEN LETTER TO GOVERNOR PATRICK by Clifford Krieger and Lynne Lupien, Move Lowell Forward PAC Co-Chairs (For additional signatories, see below.) Recently, a majority of Lowell's City Council voted to cancel the city's preliminary election. … [Read more...]
How do we increase Voter Turnout (especially in Boston)
Our leaders say they care about voter turnout, but they haven't done anything substantial about it. In order to encourage citizen engagement and restore public trust in the political process I propose the following … [Read more...]
So, I’ve voted. In Florida.
He's very clear on that, has considered all the pragmatic arguments to the contrary, and would definitely vote that way in critical Florida. Except, he is just as happy to do that here in Massachusetts. Consequently, we will be acting as … [Read more...]
Forclosure Caging Lawsuit Settled… Did the DNC Cave?
(cross-posted at Left in Lowell) It seems that the RNC and DNC settled the DNC lawsuit on the GOPs plan to use foreclosures to challenge voters at the polls. The Michigan Messenger: Here is the text of the joint statement released by the … [Read more...]
US Supreme Court unanimously rules against Ohio Republican party in voting lawsuit
In a huge defeat for litigious Ohio Republicans, the US Supreme Court has unanimously thrown out a lower court order that would have forced the Ohio Secretary of State to reprogram the Ohio elections database. Ohio Republicans wanted … [Read more...]
Voting Issues Double Whammy
Election Day Registration:Election Day registration is already proven to be a success in Maine, Wisconsin, Minnesota, New Hampshire, and several other states. It guarantees eligible citizens who can provide identification and proof … [Read more...]
Patriot Ledger talks Same Day Reg, Boston Globe says No More Floridas
Should 537 votes in Florida decide a presidential election, when one candidate is beating the other by over more than half a million votes nationwide? Today's Boston Globe says "no" to more Floridas, and "yes" to the National Popular Vote … [Read more...]