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Massachusetts Rescinds Dangerous Article V Convention Calls

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Massachusetts Rescinds Dangerous Article V Convention Calls

Following calls from good government, labor, and reproductive rights groups, the Massachusetts legislature moved today to protect all American’s constitutional rights by rescinding the state’s previous calls for an Article V constitutional convention.

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Common Cause MA Applauds State Supreme Judicial Court Decision to Ban Corporate Contributions to Political Campaigns

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Common Cause MA Applauds State Supreme Judicial Court Decision to Ban Corporate Contributions to Political Campaigns

Common Cause Massachusetts supports today’s state Supreme Judicial Court’s decision, which concluded that a ban on corporate contributions to political campaigns helps prevent corruption and does not violate business’ First Amendment rights.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Signs Automatic Voter Registration into Law

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Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker Signs Automatic Voter Registration into Law

Massachusetts today became the 14th US State to adopt Automatic Voter Registration, following Gov. Charlie Baker’s signature on the bill. Automatic Voter Registration (AVR) makes it much more convenient for all state residents to participate in elections.

WBUR: Automatic Voter Registration In Mass. To Begin By 2020, Galvin Says

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WBUR: Automatic Voter Registration In Mass. To Begin By 2020, Galvin Says

Pam Wilmot of Common Cause Massachusetts said the legislation, based on bills originally filed by state Sen. Cynthia Creem, of Newton, and the late state Rep. Peter Kocot, of Northampton, is among the strongest in the country and "will make our voter registrations system more efficient, accurate, and secure while at the same time improving voter participation."

A Cause for Celebration 2018 Gallery

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A Cause for Celebration 2018 Gallery

On Thursday, June 14th many leading legislators, activists, lawyers, and business executives in the Greater Boston area gathered at the Boston Public Library for Common Cause’s A Cause for Celebration annual gala.

WBUR: Automatic Voter Registration Bill Clears Mass. House 130-20

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WBUR: Automatic Voter Registration Bill Clears Mass. House 130-20

"We're thrilled. It was a great vote – bipartisan vote," Common Cause of Massachusetts Executive Director Pam Wilmot said. "This bill will make elections more accurate, more secure and more participatory. It involves more people in politics and being able to hold their government accountable, and that's a win for everyone."

The Boston Globe: Automatic voter registration may be coming to Mass. — and bringing 500,000 new voters with it

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The Boston Globe: Automatic voter registration may be coming to Mass. — and bringing 500,000 new voters with it

“Automatic voter registration is the next step in voting rights,” said Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause Massachusetts. “It will increase voter participation while at the same time making the process is more accurate and secure. That’s a win-win-win for everyone, regardless of your political background.”

Coalition: Pass auto-registration bill

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Coalition: Pass auto-registration bill

"Worried that an issue that has majority support in both legislative chambers could be left on the cutting-room floor when formal sessions end, a coalition of 42 organizations has asked House Speaker Robert DeLeo to move an automatic voter registration bill to the floor."

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