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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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Voting Rights Advocates Applaud Progress on Comprehensive Voting Bill

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Voting Rights Advocates Applaud Progress on Comprehensive Voting Bill

On Monday, the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on Elections Laws sent the VOTES Act to the Senate Ways and Means Committee, the first step in bringing the comprehensive voting bill up for a vote.

‘Freedom to Vote’ Rally in Boston with Rep. Pressley Draws Large Crowd

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‘Freedom to Vote’ Rally in Boston with Rep. Pressley Draws Large Crowd

Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley was joined by speakers from civic, community, immigrant, environmental, and faith-based organizations to proclaim their support for democracy and voting rights. 

Marquee Voting Reform Law Gets Public Hearing

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Marquee Voting Reform Law Gets Public Hearing

Experts, advocates, and community organizers testify in support of the VOTES Act to improve Massachusetts elections. The bill has strong momentum with over 100 cosponsors in the state legislature. 

VOTES Act Virtual Lobby Day Draws Hundreds

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VOTES Act Virtual Lobby Day Draws Hundreds

Advocates on the call had pre-arranged Zoom calls and phone calls with their representatives and senators while others did phone-banking in break-out groups. The message was clear: the VOTES Act needs a swift public hearing and passage to guarantee access, equity, and security for the fall elections.

Legislative Briefing Informs Lawmakers of VOTES Act Benefits

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Legislative Briefing Informs Lawmakers of VOTES Act Benefits

Advocates and legislators pointed out that the VOTES Act, if passed, would not only make the previous temporary changes permanent, it would strengthen Massachusetts’ elections system in other ways. 

Advocates Thank Legislature, Governor for Extending Election Reforms

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Advocates Thank Legislature, Governor for Extending Election Reforms

We, the Election Modernization Coalition, thank members of the Legislature for passing, and Governor Baker for signing, a bipartisan bill to extend fall elections reforms through June.
Making reforms that have worked for voters permanent is a clear next step to build a more inclusive, accessible, and secure democracy, and we are deeply grateful for support from House and Senate leadership. 

New Legislation Will Increase Voter Participation

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New Legislation Will Increase Voter Participation

Sen. Cindy Creem and Rep. John Lawn have filed legislation that the Election Modernization Coalition heralded as the most comprehensive next step for Massachusetts elections.

Statewide Advocacy Coalition Requests Senate President and House Speaker to Ensure Representative Redistricting Committee

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Statewide Advocacy Coalition Requests Senate President and House Speaker to Ensure Representative Redistricting Committee

The Massachusetts Drawing Democracy Coalition is urging Senate President Spilka and House Speaker Mariano to appoint Joint Committee on Redistricting members who reflect the racial and geographic diversity of Massachusetts. 

League of Women Voters of Massachusetts honors Pam Wilmot with the ‘Lucy Stone Lifetime Achievement Award’

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League of Women Voters of Massachusetts honors Pam Wilmot with the ‘Lucy Stone Lifetime Achievement Award’

"Working for Common Cause and our mission of promoting open, accountable government and free and fair elections allows me to affect every other issue I care about, because we won’t have good solutions to the problems that plague our state or nation until all government decisions are made on the merits and in the public interest.”

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