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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 · 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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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Jul 23

"Federal spending data shows Mass. companies that work with ICE" including a contracted gun range in Dracut.

www.yahoo.com/news/article...

Federal spending data shows Mass. companies that work with ICE

A list of companies working with ICE from around the country, drawn from federal spending data, was recently compiled on a map as part of a website called boycottcitizens.org

www.yahoo.com

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Jul 4

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...

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.

massterlist.beehiiv.com

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Jul 4

Most of the grievances listed in the Declaration of Indepenedence about King George III apply to our unaccountable and tyrannical president. It's shocking.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Here are the Declaration of Independence’s grievances against King George III. Many apply to Trump.

It's uncanny.

www.motherjones.com

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · May 31

Thank you to my #Lowell people for joining me to discuss Common Cause MA campaigns.

Excited to host many more "Coffee with a Cause" events across the Commonwealth. Let me know if you'd like to host us at a coffee shop in your city or town!

Happy to drive anywhere.

Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · May 16

To get involved, visit www.votingrightsma.org!

Home | Election Modernizati

www.votingrightsma.org

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · May 16

It's finally time for Same Day Registration in Massachusetts.

Read about our press conference on Wednesday from the State House News Service.

www.yahoo.com/news/registr...

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 prospec...

www.yahoo.com

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · May 14

Today Common Cause MA and our partners launched the Voting Access Campaign at the State House!

It's time for Same Day Registration in MA.

Join us at www.votingrightsma.org.

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Apr 5

Thanks to the hundreds of everyday people who came out in the rain for "Hands Off! Chelmsford Fights Back."

I was proud to speak on behalf of Common Cause Massachusetts and our work to strengthen democracy at the state and local level.

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Mar 28

Appreciate your support!

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Mar 28

On Tuesday March 25, 2025 news outlets reported on the abduction and disappearing by federal agents of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University student.

Common Cause Massachusetts is responding with the following statement:

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NBC News @nbcnews.com · Mar 27

Video footage obtained by NBC News shows the moment Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested. Oztur is a Turkish national and doctoral student at Tufts University with a valid student visa, her lawyer says.

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Mar 27

This is terrifying and yet another sign that authoritarianism is on the rise in America. Rumeysa Ozturk is entitled to due process and should be freed immediately.

apnews.com/video/turkis...

Turkish student at Tufts University detained, video shows masked people handcuffing her

A Turkish national who is a doctoral student at Tufts University has been detained by federal agents without explanation, her lawyer said on Wednesday.

apnews.com

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Mar 20

Thank you to the Boston City Council for lifting up #SunshineWeek and endorsing legislation that would require local government bodies to provide hybrid (remote and in-person) meetings! This is a top priority for Common Cause Massachusetts. #mapoli #bospoli

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Feb 28

Join me and the Common Cause Massachusetts team next Wednesday 3/5 @ 6pm on Zoom for the Platform for People Power - Campaign Launch!

Let's build a people powered movement to strengthen our democracy at the state and local level in MA.

act.commoncause.org/events/2025-...

2025 CCMA Platform for People Power Campaign Launch

Join Common Cause Massachusetts for our 2025-2026 Campaign Launch! We will be discussing our priority legislation for this Legislative Session and updating volunteers on ways to get involved in streng...

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Common Cause @commoncause.org · Feb 26

Democracy dies in darkness. And Jeff Bezos is purposely turning off the lights. www.nbcnews.com/media/jeff-b...

Jeff Bezos overhauls Washington Post opinion section, says it will focus on 'personal liberties and free markets'

Opinion Editor David Shipley decided to "step away" after Bezos offered him the chance to continue in his role but under this new editorial focus.

www.nbcnews.com

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Feb 22

Not yet.

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Feb 21

Remote Access is Disability Justice. That's why we're teaming up with Disability Law Center Inc., CILs, and others to advocate for a state law to require hybrid and remote meeting access for local government bodies in MA. #mapoli #AccessMA

Take action today: act.commoncause.org/.../tell-you....

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Feb 21

5. While there's much to be angry about at the national level, it's important to also focus our power and energy on strengthening state and local democracy in this moment.

There is much work needed on those fronts, like passing Same Day Registration, Guaranteed Remote Meeting Access and more.

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Feb 21

4. Build your own civic infrastructure; a small group of friends who share your passion. Meet regularly and take action together (like phone-banking lawmakers) but also to check in and process things. This work requires sustained hope, and that's tough to do alone.

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Feb 21

2. With so many dizzying headlines, the work can feel overwhelming. I recommend that you pick 2-3 specific issues that you care strongly about and go deep into those issues.

3. The legislative branch is SO important right now. Routinely engage your members of Congress with a specific ask.

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Feb 21

Hi Deborah, thanks for your support. A few thoughts on fundamentals:

1. Find your groups. Groups like Common Cause and others are working to identify opportunities to fight back every day. As our campaigns continue, it's good to stay connected as we send out action alerts regularly.

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Feb 15

Remote meetings are part of our new normal, so why not guarantee that Bay Staters can use remote access to engage their City Council, Selectboard, and School Committee? I went on @nbcboston.com to discuss why remote access should be required.

Full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvWl...

What should government meetings look like after the pandemic?

YouTube video by NBC10 Boston

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Geoff Foster @geoffreyfoster.bsky.social · Feb 13

The fact that an aspiring trillionaire can simultaneously rake in gov't contracts while claiming to cut government spending is enraging.

It is obvious what is happening and that more attempts will be made by Musk to grow wealthier off the public's dime. #FireMusk

time.com/7221880/stat...

Tesla Removed From $400M Federal Contract Amid Musk Scrutiny

The State Department updated its 2025 procurement forecast after the line item was publicly questioned about potential conflict of interest.

time.com

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