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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 1d

Join us for our October People Power Hour! Happening next Wednesday, October 15 at 6pm on Zoom - click below to RSVP!

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 5d

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...

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 6d

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.

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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....

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 7d

We met with lawmakers and staff and asked that they prioritize the people's budget by putting people before billionaires and by fighting to restore cuts to the ACA and Medicaid brought about by Trump's Big Ugly Bill.

Learn more and get involved at www.peoplespromise.us

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 7d

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 @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · 8d

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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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 13d

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? ...

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 14d

Happening tomorrow - join us for our September People Power Hour!!

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 19d

It’s not too late to make your voice heard! Click here to email your lawmakers in support of Same Day Registration in Massachusetts:

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 22d

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:
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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 21d

Happening now!

Tune in below to watch the live stream 📺📺

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 22d

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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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 26d

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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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · 29d

“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 below!

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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.

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Sep 5

"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...

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.

www.masslive.com

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Sep 5

"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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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Sep 4

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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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Aug 29

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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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Aug 26

“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...

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…

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Aug 21

We are fighting for a more inclusive, responsive, and modern democracy in Massachusetts - help us continue our work by donating today!

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Aug 20

The Ballot Question Transparency Act would increase campaign finance disclosure requirements for ballot measure campaigns - read more about our proposed legislation below!

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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.

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Aug 14

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...

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....

act.commoncause.org

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Aug 14

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...

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.

www.bostonglobe.com

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Aug 13

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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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Aug 12

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...

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...

act.commoncause.org

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Common Cause Massachusetts @commoncausema.bsky.social · Aug 12

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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