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“Massachusetts voters deserve to know, in real time, who is funding the ballot questions that will impact their lives,” said Geoff Foster of Common Cause Massachusetts. Click below to read the full coverage from Commonwealth Beacon ⬇️⬇️

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Massachusetts is the ONLY state that punishes voters for not returning the municipal census - learn more at votingrightsma.org

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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.

"Every statewide election, thousands of voters are showing up to vote only to learn that there's an issue with their registration and they've missed the deadline to do anything about it. We are leaving too many voters behind."

Click below for full coverage

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People Power Hour - April '26 Join the CCMA Team to learn about our work and take collective action!

Want to learn about how to protect democracy in Massachusetts?

Join us for our April People Power Hour, happening next Wednesday, April 29 at 6.00pm on Zoom!

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Voting rights activists call for major reform Voting rights activists have begun their work to make the voting process more accessible for all American citizens ahead of the 2026 state election.

"We’re leaving way too many voters behind. We’re at a time right now that we need to open the doors to democracy. We need to let more people in,” said Geoff Foster, the Executive Director of Common Cause Massachusetts.

Click below to read the full coverage from WWLP ⬇️⬇️

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BREAKING NEWS: Common Cause and our partners sued to intervene in the Trump DOJ's lawsuit trying to get Bay Stater's sensitive voting date.

Today, a judge ruled in our favor, rejected the effort, and dismissed the case.

Learn more about our fight to protect your voting rights at shorturl.at/o1RlZ

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Election Protection – Nonpartisan Volunteers To Stop Voter Suppression If you agree that every eligible voter deserves to have their voice count, you can take action from home or in person by serving as a nonpartisan Election Protection volunteer.

Do you care about the integrity of the 2026 Midterm elections? Are you ready to be on the front line of protecting our democracy? Join our 2026 Election Protection team - link to sign up below ⬇️⬇️

protectthevote.net

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Massachusetts needs campaign finance reform! Click the link to tell your State Representative to support the Ballot Spending Transparency Act ⬇️⬇️

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It's (Still) Time for Same Day Voter Registration! Thousands of Massachusetts voters are STILL unable to participate in our state elections due to unnecessary barriers to participation, like the arbitrary ten-day voter registration cutoff, becoming an...

It’s STILL time for Same Day Registration in Massachusetts! Use the link below to tell your legislators why it’s important to you ⬇️⬇️

act.commoncause.org/letters/its-...

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Tomorrow’s the day! Click below to find a No Kings event near you ⬇️⬇️

www.mobilize.us/commoncause/...

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See you Saturday 📣📣

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Election Protection – Nonpartisan Volunteers To Stop Voter Suppression If you agree that every eligible voter deserves to have their voice count, you can take action from home or in person by serving as a nonpartisan Election Protection volunteer.

Do you care about the integrity of the 2026 Midterm elections? Are you ready to be on the front line of protecting our democracy? Join our 2026 Election Protection team - link to sign up below ⬇️⬇️

protectthevote.net

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This Saturday - join the movement! Find a No Kings event near you: www.mobilize.us/commoncause/...

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Join our movement! Sign up now ⬇️⬇️

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It’s not too late ☀️☀️

Join us in advocating for a more accessible and participatory future for public meetings!

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Want to learn about how to protect democracy in Massachusetts?

Join us for our March People Power Hour, happening next Wednesday, March 25 at 6.00pm on Zoom!

act.commoncause.org/events/peopl...

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It’s Sunshine Week! Massachusetts needs campaign finance reform. Click the link to tell your lawmakers to support the Ballot Spending Transparency Act ⬇️⬇️

act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...

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It’s Sunshine Week ☀️☀️

Thank you to the Cosponsors of H.4831 - An Act to Modernize Participation in Public Meetings!

If you haven’t already, take a moment to contact your lawmakers and urge them to pass this urgent reform - click the link below!

act.commoncause.org/letters/its-...

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It’s Sunshine Week! Help us make public participation more accessible by asking your lawmakers to guarantee hybrid access for public meetings! Click below to send a letter ⬇️⬇️

act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...

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Ask lawmakersto make virtual public access permanent in Massachusetts! During the pandemic, state and local government allowed for remote public participation. Not only did this make government more transparent and accessible, but it removed long-standing barriers to pol...

We need guaranteed hybrid public access in Massachusetts! Click below to tell your lawmakers to support legislation guaranteeing hybrid public access for all ⬇️⬇️

act.commoncause.org/letters/tell...

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Advocates revive push for same-day voter registration, other election reforms The group said Wednesday that some 3,300 provisional ballots were rejected on Election Day 2024 because of the lack of same-day registration.

“In Massachusetts, we have a history of strengthening and safeguarding our democracy. Enabling everyone who has the right to vote to exercise that right on Election Day is long overdue.” - Rep. Carmine Gentile

Click below to read the full coverage from WGBH ⬇️⬇️

www.wgbh.org/news/politic...

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Election Protection – Nonpartisan Volunteers To Stop Voter Suppression If you agree that every eligible voter deserves to have their voice count, you can take action from home or in person by serving as a nonpartisan Election Protection volunteer.

Do you care about the integrity of the 2026 Midterm elections? Are you ready to be on the front line of protecting our democracy? Join our 2026 Election Protection team - link to sign up below ⬇️⬇️

protectthevote.net

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“Massachusetts voters deserve to know, in real time, who is funding the ballot questions that will impact their lives,” said Geoff Foster of Common Cause Massachusetts.

Click below to read the full coverage from @cwbeacon.bsky.social ⬇️

commonwealthbeacon.org/politics/a-p...

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It's (Still) Time for Same Day Voter Registration! Thousands of Massachusetts voters are STILL unable to participate in our state elections due to unnecessary barriers to participation, like the arbitrary ten-day voter registration cutoff, becoming an...

We need Same Day Registration in Massachusetts! Use the link below to tell your legislators why it’s important to you ⬇️⬇️

act.commoncause.org/letters/its-...

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"How many more times does President Trump have to illegally attack a foreign nation before Congress finally does its job and says one man can’t unilaterally start a war?" -Common Cause @virginiaksolomon.bsky.social

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Donate today - your financial support helps us make an impact by holding power accountable and strengthening democracy.

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In case you missed it: in 2025, alongside our partners, we rescinded all previous calls for a dangerous Article V Convention of States from Massachusetts - this was a huge win for protecting the Constitution!

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It's (Still) Time for Same Day Voter Registration! Thousands of Massachusetts voters are STILL unable to participate in our state elections due to unnecessary barriers to participation, like the arbitrary ten-day voter registration cutoff, becoming an...

We need Same Day Registration in Massachusetts! Use the link below to tell your legislators why it’s important to you ⬇️⬇️

act.commoncause.org/letters/its-...

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Massachusetts is the ONLY state that punishes voters for not returning the municipal census - learn more at votingrightsma.org

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Outside interests are pouring millions into Massachusetts to influence our elections - donate today to support our work advocating for campaign finance reform!

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