Tag: democracy
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We chose ranked choice voting. Let’s finish the job!
A home-rule petition for ranked choice voting (RCV) was adopted by about 90% of Concordians at 2022’s town meeting. But the state legislature hasn’t acted. We urgently need to let our legislators know that they must actively advocate for our RCV bills.
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January 6 Rally to Save Democracy drew a big crowd, media attention.
Members of Concord Indivisible and its allies gathered again at First Parish in Concord to hear former governor Deval Patrick, Harvard professor/democracy activist Danielle Allen, and other local leaders, speak about the threats to our democracy and the work we have to do to save it.
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Our first Fall Fuddle was fun and productive!
Our first fuddle (and everyone’s, as far as we know) surely won’t be our last: It was an enjoyable social event, an inspiring political meeting, and a chance to take meaningful action.
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Hate heats up in the Bay State.
The ADL found that Massachusetts was second only to Texas last year in the total number of hate incidents. You read that right: only the Lone Star State experienced more neo-Nazi propaganda than Massachusetts.
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Concord voted for ranked choice voting last year. Why can’t we use it?
A home-rule petition for ranked choice voting (RCV) was adopted by about 90% of Concordians at last year’s town meeting. But the state legislature hasn’t acted. Unless the legislature acts this year, Concord and several other towns will have to hold another vote on RCV next year!
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Coffee and Conversations connect constituents to their reps.
by Diane Proctor Holding the newest issue of The Concord Bridge in our hands, with State Representative Simon Cataldo’s picture on the front page and his commentary on page five, ten citizens gathered to hear Cataldo discuss his first busy weeks in office. He’s been attending gatherings and meetings in the State House, and myriad additional events…
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Concord stands up to demand accountability for Jan 6.
Members of Concord Indivisible and its allies gathered on the steps of First Parish Church to remember the January 6 insurrection and renew our commitment to preserve our democracy.
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Four fearless Michigan women fighting for democracy.
How do we face the daunting electoral challenges that threaten democracy? Nowhere are these challenges greater than in Michigan, where the 2022 races for governor and secretary of state will decide whether there will be free and fair elections there in 2024 and beyond.
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Come hear David Pepper on saving our democracy.
On Wednesday, September 14th, from 5:00-6:30 pm, David Pepper will discuss his remarkable book, Laboratories of Autocracy, A Wakeup Call from Behind the Lines.
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What is Working America, and why are they so effective?
We have waited for this moment since 2016! But take a deep breath. We need to check our enthusiasm and remember there are sobering reasons why our Concord Indivisible actions may be more important now than ever before.