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Massachusetts Rescinds Dangerous Article V Convention Calls

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Massachusetts Rescinds Dangerous Article V Convention Calls

November 19, 2025

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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Maya Majikas

Communications Strategist
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Advocates Oppose Governor’s Open Meeting Law Proposal

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Advocates Oppose Governor’s Open Meeting Law Proposal

Municipal Empowerment Act Would Limit Public Participation

January 31, 2025

Voting Rights Coalition Releases Election Day Report

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Voting Rights Coalition Releases Election Day Report

The Massachusetts Election Protection Program Steering Committee, a group of statewide civic and community-based organizations, released its analysis on voting conditions in Massachusetts in the 2024 presidential election.

November 20, 2024

Early Voting in the General Election to Start Saturday, Oct. 19

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Early Voting in the General Election to Start Saturday, Oct. 19

"Voters can cast a ballot in the 2024 November election starting tomorrow, Saturday Oct. 19."

October 18, 2024

Common Cause Massachusetts Launches 2024 Election Protection Program

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Common Cause Massachusetts Launches 2024 Election Protection Program

“While voter enthusiasm is high, we want to make sure all voters know their rights and can cast a ballot freely on Election Day.”

September 23, 2024

High Scores for Massachusetts on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

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High Scores for Massachusetts on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

“The 2024 Democracy Scorecard empowers voters with information to hold their leaders in Washington accountable for a government that works for all."

September 9, 2024

Early in person and mail-in voting continue to be a win for voters in Massachusetts

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Early in person and mail-in voting continue to be a win for voters in Massachusetts

By the time polls opened at 7am this morning, nearly half a million voters (9.8% of all registered voters) had returned ballots by mail or in person.

September 3, 2024

Early Voting Begins This Saturday, Aug. 24 for State Primary

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Early Voting Begins This Saturday, Aug. 24 for State Primary

This Saturday, August 24, all Massachusetts voters can begin casting a ballot in the State Primary Election.

August 21, 2024

Gun Ban at Polling Places Means “Voters Can Cast a Ballot Without Fear”

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Gun Ban at Polling Places Means “Voters Can Cast a Ballot Without Fear”

On Wednesday, the House and Senate budget conference committee released a compromise bill to improve gun safety in Massachusetts.

July 17, 2024

Legislative committee advances bill to modernize Open Meeting Law, guarantee hybrid meetings

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Legislative committee advances bill to modernize Open Meeting Law, guarantee hybrid meetings

"We hope that when the legislature considers this legislation, they prioritize permanent reforms that guarantee hybrid public access as soon as possible."

June 24, 2024

Eagle Tribune – Our View: Remote meetings should be permanent

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Eagle Tribune – Our View: Remote meetings should be permanent

April 5, 2024

COUNTDOWN BEGINS: Virtual access to public meetings set to expire March 31, 2025

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COUNTDOWN BEGINS: Virtual access to public meetings set to expire March 31, 2025

Advocates call for permanent reforms to guarantee hybrid open meetings

April 1, 2024

The Sun Chronicle: Our View: Public meetings must be made hybrid

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The Sun Chronicle: Our View: Public meetings must be made hybrid

The Sun Chronicle's editorial team supports EMC's calls for hybrid public meeting access.

March 20, 2024

Massachusetts Rescinds Dangerous Article V Convention Calls

Media Contacts

Geoff Foster

Maya Majikas

Advocates Oppose Governor’s Open Meeting Law Proposal

Voting Rights Coalition Releases Election Day Report

Early Voting in the General Election to Start Saturday, Oct. 19

Common Cause Massachusetts Launches 2024 Election Protection Program

High Scores for Massachusetts on Common Cause’s 2024 Democracy Scorecard

Early in person and mail-in voting continue to be a win for voters in Massachusetts

Early Voting Begins This Saturday, Aug. 24 for State Primary

Gun Ban at Polling Places Means “Voters Can Cast a Ballot Without Fear”

Legislative committee advances bill to modernize Open Meeting Law, guarantee hybrid meetings

Eagle Tribune – Our View: Remote meetings should be permanent

COUNTDOWN BEGINS: Virtual access to public meetings set to expire March 31, 2025

The Sun Chronicle: Our View: Public meetings must be made hybrid

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