Our intern Natalie looks back at her time with Common Cause Massachusetts as her summer in Boston comes to a close.

With Automatic Voter Registration, states’ elections are becoming more accessible, inclusive, and secure. However, there are some differences between the specific registration procedures and policies of each state with AVR.

As even more evidence of Russian interference in the 2016 election emerges, policymakers and citizens across the country are turning their attention to election security in preparation for this year’s midterm elections.

It’s no secret that our democracy works best when everybody has a voice, and AVR is a key tool for encouraging participation in the electoral process, as well as a way to safeguard our elections.

Through continued persistence, we are moving closer to repealing the Citizens United decision and ensuring that government is truly of and for the people, not the donors.

Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) is gaining serious ground in Massachusetts.