Common Cause Massachusetts
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The fight to restore and strengthen our democracy is our common cause.
We need guaranteed hybrid public access in Massachusetts! Click below to tell your lawmakers to support legislation guaranteeing hybrid public access for all ⬇️⬇️
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Ask lawmakersto make virtual public access permanent in Massachusetts!
During the pandemic, state and local government allowed for remote public participation. Not only did this make government more transparent and accessible, but it removed long-standing barriers to pol...
https://act.commoncause.org/letters/tell-your-lawmakers-to-require-hybrid-public-access-in-massachusetts
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An Article V Convention of States would be a dangerous, untested way of changing our Constitution. Join us to tell your State Lawmakers that they should oppose any calls for an Article V Convention.
act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...
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Tell Your Lawmakers You Oppose an Article V Convention of States!
Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, Congress is required to hold a constitutional convention if two-thirds of state legislatures call for one. And right now, we’re just a handful of states away....
https://act.commoncause.org/letters/tell-your-lawmakers-you-oppose-an-article-v-convention-of-states-2
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We spent all of yesterday in Washington DC hand-delivering petitions from thousands of Common Cause Massachusetts members to our Congressional delegation as a part of our People's Promise campaign.
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Geoff Foster
7 days ago
Spent all day in Washington DC hand-delivering petitions from thousands of @CommonCauseMa members to our Congressional delegation as a part of our People's Promise campaign. Any budget passed by Congress must put people before billionaires.
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Our pro-democracy Platform For People Power puts the most essential element of our democracy – the people – front and center. Sign up today to help strenghen our democracy!
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Get involved with Common Cause Massachusetts in 2025
2025 is going to be a big year for strengthening democracy, not just at the national level but also here in Massachusetts at the state and local level. Can we count on you to get even more involved? ...
https://act.commoncause.org/petitions/get-involved-with-common-cause-massachusetts-in-2025
12 days ago
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Happening tomorrow - join us for our September People Power Hour!!
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13 days ago
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It’s not too late to make your voice heard! Click here to email your lawmakers in support of Same Day Registration in Massachusetts:
act.commoncause.org/letters/its-...
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Happening now! Tune in below to watch the live stream đź“şđź“ş
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Today is the Joint Committee on Election Laws’ public hearing on Same Day Registration and other urgently needed pro-voter reforms! Tell your lawmakers why you support SDR by clicking the link:
act.commoncause.org/letters/its-...
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Volunteers needed! Join Common Cause and partners at the JCEL Public hearing on Tuesday, September 16 at 1pm! Register here:
forms.gle/kev3YESQ88gQ...
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“Multiple speakers said Wednesday that some 3,300 provisional ballots from Election Day 2024 were rejected, with a third of them coming from the City of Boston.” Read the full article by
@gbhnews.bsky.social
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www.wgbh.org/news/politic...
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Advocates revive push for same-day voter registration, other election reforms
The group said Wednesday that some 3,300 provisional ballots were rejected on Election Day 2024 because of the lack of same-day registration.
https://www.wgbh.org/news/politics/2025-09-03/advocates-revive-push-for-same-day-voter-registration-other-election-reforms
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"Thousands of Mass. voters could be turned away at the polls in November unless this law changes" - MassLive It's time for Same Day Registration! ⏰️
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
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Thousands of Mass. voters could be turned away at the polls in November unless this law changes
Proposed changes would allow same-day registration and improve ballot access for voters with disabilities ahead of the November elections.
https://www.masslive.com/politics/2025/09/thousands-of-mass-voters-could-be-turned-away-at-the-polls-in-november-unless-this-law-changes.html
about 1 month ago
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"Thousands of Mass. voters could be turned away at the polls in November unless this law changes"
@masslive.bsky.social
www.masslive.com/politics/202...
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Every statewide election, thousands of Bay Staters go to vote only to learn there's an issue with their registration status that they can't fix and their vote doesn't count. Thousands. It's finally time for Same Day Voter Registration in Massachusetts.
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The
#PlatformForPeoplePower
calls for: 📋Same Day Voter Registration 💻Guaranteed Hybrid Public Meeting Access 🔎Stronger Transparency Around Funding For Ballot Questions
www.commoncause.org/massachusett...
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“We think this is the right moment for the Legislature to prioritize voting rights, and we know that we have these barriers and we need to remove them.” Read the full article here:
www.wwlp.com/news/massach...
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Registration reform supporters build case on rejected ballots
Voting reform supporters renewed their campaign Wednesday for Beacon Hill to overhaul how Bay Staters cast ballots, including by authorizing same-day registration, with dire warnings about the pros…
https://www.wwlp.com/news/massachusetts/registration-reform-supporters-build-case-on-rejected-ballots/amp/
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We are fighting for a more inclusive, responsive, and modern democracy in Massachusetts - help us continue our work by donating today!
www.commoncause.org/massachusett...
about 2 months ago
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The Ballot Question Transparency Act would increase campaign finance disclosure requirements for ballot measure campaigns - read more about our proposed legislation below!
www.commoncause.org/massachusett...
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New Bill Would Increase Transparency Around Who’s Funding Massachusetts Ballot Questions
The Ballot Spending Transparency Act would empower voters by requiring monthly reports on ballot question spending.
https://www.commoncause.org/massachusetts/press/new-bill-would-increase-transparency-around-whos-funding-massachusetts-ballot-questions/
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An Article V Convention of States would be a dangerous, untested way of changing our Constitution. Join us to tell your State Lawmakers that they should oppose any calls for an Article V Convention.
act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...
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Tell Your Lawmakers You Oppose an Article V Convention of States!
Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, Congress is required to hold a constitutional convention if two-thirds of state legislatures call for one. And right now, we’re just a handful of states away....
https://act.commoncause.org/letters/tell-your-lawmakers-you-oppose-an-article-v-convention-of-states-2
about 2 months ago
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Today's
@bostonglobe.com
column asks an important question: if OCPF is able to fully investigate, conclude, and resolve credible allegations of campaign finance violations, should they release the findings before an election? We say voters deserve to know.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/14/o...
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Voters deserve guidance on campaign finance allegations - The Boston Globe
The Office of Campaign and Political Finance deliberately puts off reaching any resolution regarding specific complaints until after an election takes place. That needs to change.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/14/opinion/campaign-finance-allegations/?s_campaign=sharetool_copypaste_view
about 2 months ago
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Alongside the Election Modernization Coalition, we are working towards a more inclusive democracy that works for everyone in Massachusetts! Read more about our priority legislation below:
www.votingrightsma.org/legislation
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We need guaranteed hybrid public access in Massachusetts! Click below to tell your lawmakers to support legislation guaranteeing hybrid public access for all ⬇️⬇️
act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...
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Ask lawmakersto make virtual public access permanent in Massachusetts!
During the pandemic, state and local government allowed for remote public participation. Not only did this make government more transparent and accessible, but it removed long-standing barriers to pol...
https://act.commoncause.org/letters/tell-your-lawmakers-to-require-hybrid-public-access-in-massachusetts
about 2 months ago
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The
#PlatformForPeoplePower
calls for: 📋Same Day Voter Registration 💻Guaranteed Hybrid Public Meeting Access 🔎Stronger Transparency Around Funding For Ballot Questions
www.commoncause.org/massachusett...
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We need Same Day Registration in Massachusetts! Use the link below to tell your legislators why it’s important to you ⬇️⬇️
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It's (Still) Time for Same Day Voter Registration!
Thousands of Massachusetts voters are STILL unable to participate in our state elections due to unnecessary barriers to participation, like the arbitrary ten-day voter registration cutoff, becoming an...
https://act.commoncause.org/letters/its-still-time-for-same-day-voter-registration/
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Massachusetts needs more transparency around campaign finance disclosure - contact your lawmakers today and tell them to support the Ballot Spending Transparency Act!
act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...
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Guaranteed hybrid access is one of the most important issues around democratic participation facing the people of Massachusetts today. Read the Boston Globe's coverage of this issue from earlier this year below:
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/17/m...
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Mass. lawmakers move — again — to extend pandemic-era rule allowing public boards to meet remotely - The Boston Globe
The move would extend a pandemic-era measure allowing select boards, state panels, and other public bodies to hold remote meetings, this time for at least the next two-plus years.
https://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/03/17/metro/massachusetts-legislature-remote-meeting-extension-covid-19/
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Massachusetts needs more campaign finance disclosure! Read more about our proposed legislation in the article below:
shorturl.at/ORyFr
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A push for more transparency on ballot question spending, fundraising - CommonWealth Beacon
In 2024, it was hard to avoid the barrage of ads making the case for one side or the other of some ballot questions. But it was a very different story when it came to seeing who was funding the campai...
https://shorturl.at/ORyFr
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“This is a moment for people who care about democracy.” Read MASSterList’s full interview with our Executive Director Geoff Foster from earlier this month below!
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/a-historic...
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A "historic stress test" on democracy
Explore democracy's challenges with Geoff Foster from Common Cause Massachusetts, offering insights into voting rights, political power, and the critical path forward for civic engagement.
https://massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/a-historic-stress-test-on-democracy?utm_source=massterlist.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=a-historic-stress-test-on-democracy&_bhlid=fe9c047a30473f41b099ea510982842e860c3588&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR4Qo9ISE4bVTx2MUr4gtnJNIYPnbWd7uTavmW7-6Sx93pI-i8QWUCdipmlglw_aem_Kwc4Bqq_XoPyAJtI-D_IWw
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An Article V Convention of States would be a dangerous, untested way of changing our Constitution. Join us to tell your State Lawmakers that they should oppose any calls for an Article V Convention.
act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...
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Tell Your Lawmakers You Oppose an Article V Convention of States!
Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, Congress is required to hold a constitutional convention if two-thirds of state legislatures call for one. And right now, we’re just a handful of states away....
https://act.commoncause.org/letters/tell-your-lawmakers-you-oppose-an-article-v-convention-of-states-2
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Last year, our Election Protection Steering Committee just released our report on the 2024 Election which lists the many barriers to voting that we identified including: ⏰Voter registration deadline ♿️Limited accessibility and more - read the full report below!
www.commoncause.org/massachusett...
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Our pro-democracy Platform For People Power puts the most essential element of our democracy – the people – front and center. Sign up today to help strenghen our democracy!
act.commoncause.org/petitions/ge...
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Get involved with Common Cause Massachusetts in 2025
2025 is going to be a big year for strengthening democracy, not just at the national level but also here in Massachusetts at the state and local level. Can we count on you to get even more involved? ...
https://act.commoncause.org/petitions/get-involved-with-common-cause-massachusetts-in-2025
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We are fighting for a more inclusive, responsive, and modern democracy in Massachusetts - help us continue our work by donating today!
www.commoncause.org/massachusett...
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Donate
https://www.commoncause.org/massachusetts/donate/
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We need guaranteed hybrid public access in Massachusetts! Click below to tell your lawmakers to support legislation guaranteeing hybrid public access for all ⬇️⬇️
act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...
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Ask lawmakersto make virtual public access permanent in Massachusetts!
During the pandemic, state and local government allowed for remote public participation. Not only did this make government more transparent and accessible, but it removed long-standing barriers to pol...
https://act.commoncause.org/letters/tell-your-lawmakers-to-require-hybrid-public-access-in-massachusetts
3 months ago
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The
#PlatformForPeoplePower
calls for: 📋Same Day Voter Registration 💻Guaranteed Hybrid Public Meeting Access 🔎Stronger Transparency Around Funding For Ballot Questions
www.commoncause.org/massachusett...
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Our pro-democracy Platform For People Power puts the most essential element of our democracy – the people – front and center. Sign up today to help strenghen our democracy!
act.commoncause.org/petitions/ge...
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Get involved with Common Cause Massachusetts in 2025
2025 is going to be a big year for strengthening democracy, not just at the national level but also here in Massachusetts at the state and local level. Can we count on you to get even more involved? ...
https://act.commoncause.org/petitions/get-involved-with-common-cause-massachusetts-in-2025
3 months ago
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Common Cause Massachusetts
Verified Voting
3 months ago
During his testimony, Policy & Strategy Director Mark Lindeman explained how risk-limiting audits are the timely solution when voters ask: Did the reported winner really get the most votes? This bill helps Massachusetts build a clear roadmap to improve its post-election audits!
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We are fighting for a more inclusive, responsive, and modern democracy in Massachusetts - help us continue our work by donating today!
www.commoncause.org/massachusett...
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Donate
https://www.commoncause.org/massachusetts/donate/
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Our pro-democracy Platform For People Power puts the most essential element of our democracy – the people – front and center. Sign up today to help strenghen our democracy!
act.commoncause.org/petitions/ge...
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Get involved with Common Cause Massachusetts in 2025
2025 is going to be a big year for strengthening democracy, not just at the national level but also here in Massachusetts at the state and local level. Can we count on you to get even more involved? ...
https://act.commoncause.org/petitions/get-involved-with-common-cause-massachusetts-in-2025
3 months ago
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Today, we testified in favor of “An Act strengthening the post-election audit process” alongside our partners at
@brennancenter.org
,
@verifiedvoting.org
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@lwvma.bsky.social
. Massachusetts needs election audit reform!
3 months ago
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“This Independence Day, I hope that everyone thinks and reflects about the values that helped start this country — and understand that this is a call to our generation now to do the necessary work to preserve it.” Read MASSter List’s full interview with our ED, Geoff Foster!
shorturl.at/GjTpo
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A "historic stress test" on democracy
Explore democracy's challenges with Geoff Foster from Common Cause Massachusetts, offering insights into voting rights, political power, and the critical path forward for civic engagement.
https://shorturl.at/GjTpo
3 months ago
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Common Cause Massachusetts
Geoff Foster
3 months ago
Thanks to MASSterList for interviewing me about the current state of Democracy and what Common Cause Massachusetts is doing about it for today's Independence Day feature. 🇺🇸
#mapoli
Read my full interview here:
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/a-historic...
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A "historic stress test" on democracy
Explore democracy's challenges with Geoff Foster from Common Cause Massachusetts, offering insights into voting rights, political power, and the critical path forward for civic engagement.
https://massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/a-historic-stress-test-on-democracy?utm_source=massterlist.beehiiv.com&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=a-historic-stress-test-on-democracy&_bhlid=fe9c047a30473f41b099ea510982842e860c3588&last_resource_guid=Post%3A61d223cc-57c5-4830-b8ee-cc7b996bb207
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An Article V Convention of States would be a dangerous, untested way of changing our Constitution. Join us to tell your State Lawmakers that they should oppose any calls for an Article V Convention.
act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...
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Tell Your Lawmakers You Oppose an Article V Convention of States!
Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, Congress is required to hold a constitutional convention if two-thirds of state legislatures call for one. And right now, we’re just a handful of states away....
https://act.commoncause.org/letters/tell-your-lawmakers-you-oppose-an-article-v-convention-of-states-2
3 months ago
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Common Cause
3 months ago
The Senate just axed the ban on AI regulation in Trump’s megabill — paving the way to rein in Big Tech. Common Cause members drove 70,000+ letters + calls demanding lawmakers act. Together, we made this happen!
www.reuters.com/legal/govern...
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US Senate strikes AI regulation ban from Trump megabill
The Republican-led U.S. Senate voted overwhelmingly on Tuesday to remove a 10-year federal moratorium on state regulation of artificial intelligence from President Trump's sweeping tax-cut and spending bill.
https://www.reuters.com/legal/government/us-senate-strikes-ai-regulation-ban-trump-megabill-2025-07-01/
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