Sen. Therese Murray, the president of the State Senate, now controls the fate of the Election Day Registration bill. She can call for a vote on the bill, or she can effectively kill it by doing nothing. The Governor says he'll sign the … [Read more...]
Tell Sen. Panagiotakos: Support Election Day Registration!
Election Day Registration, contrary to the naysayers' opinions, does not increase voter fraud. You still have to do the same thing you would do to sign up to vote before the election: proof of residency and an ID. I have myself been a … [Read more...]
You are a sucker if….
If your vote for president in the general election turns on the following, you are a sucker: Character issues, such as consistency, temperament, judgment, experience, or any other quality that accrues to the individual candidate, rather … [Read more...]
Enfranchising the Vote in Massachusetts
From Act for Change:The Massachusetts legislature is poised to make history in the coming weeks. A bill to allow Election Day Registration (EDR) -- a measure that would protect every eligible citizen's right to vote -- is about to face a … [Read more...]
Should America Dump the Electoral College? Maryland says Yes…
Last week, Maryland passed a law that would give its Electoral votes to the winner of the national popular vote if states representing a majority of the Electoral College do the same. The idea, which is backed by about 300+ state … [Read more...]
What’s next for voting rights?
Since 1999, MassVOTE has helped bring out thousands of voters in low-income communities and communities of color. We have also worked hard to promote voting rights, and this year we are working to improve poll worker training and to … [Read more...]
“Why We Vote” – paths to civic engagement
Science 24 November 2006:Vol. 314. no. 5803, pp. 1244 - 1245Learning to Become a "Good" CitizenAndré Blais*Why We VoteHow Schools and Communities Shape Our Civic Lifeby David E. Campbell. Princeton University Press, Princeton, NJ, … [Read more...]
Beyond Civics Class — Have High School Students Help at the Polls
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...]
Election Day Registration: A Day-One Move on Civic Engagement
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...]
Polling Place Photo Project
As part of NewAssignment.net and the Polling Photo Place Project, I documented my voting experience at Curtis Hall in Jamaica Plain this morning.I voted at Curtis Hall.The workers at the check-in desk were very nice and recognized me from … [Read more...]