On June 19, 1865, federal troops arrived in Texas to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, affirming the end of slavery.
This #Juneteenth, may we celebrate the courage and resilience of our ancestors & challenge ourselves to live up to the promise of freedom & justice for all.
🚨 Exciting News! 🚨
This Wednesday, I’ll be filing a Home Rule Petition and Ballot Referendum along with co-sponsors At-Large City Councilors @juliaforboston and @Henry_Santana3 to bring Rank Choice Voting (RCV) to Boston.
RCV is straightforward and simple: Voters have the option to rank candidates in order of preference, ensuring winners have broad support.
This petition, a law specific to Boston, requires approval from the City Council, Mayor, State Legislature, and Governor before it reaches its final hurdle: a ballot referendum where Boston voters ultimately get to decide!
This forward-thinking reform aims to boost voter engagement, ensure fair elections, and reflect our city's diverse preferences. 🗳️✨
A huge thank you the coalition of advocates who have tirelessly championed this cause.
Consistent w/ deep support we're seeing @usapromise among conservatives, & almost all other Americans. Sen. Josh Hawley To Introduce Bill Reversing Citizens United. “This isn’t a game that is good for anybody." https://t.co/SSo75eDiXv
On Tue. Mainers vote on stopping foreign govt influenced $$ in elections ($100M in past 3 years) & pushing the For Our Freedom Amendment for all Americans to stop the corruption of unlimited $ in politics @usapromise@RTalbotRoss@representus@MECleanElection@RABMaine Yes on 2.
Across all parties, 89.5% of people polled strongly to somewhat agree that the influence of money in politics is a threat to our democracy.
Time to pass the #ForOutFreedomAmendment#ChangeTheIncentives
American Promise @usapromise
Looking for ways to get involved this summer? Volunteer with MassVOTE! We are looking for supporters to help us register voters ahead of this year's local elections. Learn more 🔽.
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I am very pleased to see @USPS announcement honoring the life of my dear friend, the great John Lewis, on a 2023 USA forever stamp.
May we always draw inspiration from the "good trouble" which defined his legacy.
As glad as we are to see voter turnout exceed expectations, divides persist between our predominantly white, wealthy suburbs and more diverse urban communities. To close this gap and make elections more equitable, MA must pass #SameDayRegistration. #mapoli
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Feeling rested from an extra hour of sleep? Join us in turning out our neighbors to vote on Tuesday! We're phone banking today 4-7pm and again tomorrow & Tuesday. Find a time that works for you: https://t.co/WXmLJSdFsC