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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.
#OnThisDay in 1865, General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, TX to read Order No. 3, which affirmed the end of slavery in the states of the former Confederacy. This momentous occasion has been celebrated as #Juneteenth — a combination of “June” & “19th” — for over 150 years.
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🚨 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.
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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." realclearpolitics.com/articl…
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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.
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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
On the eve of our participation in #AmericanDemocracySummit, we are pleased to report the results of a recent poll confirming overwhelming support for a constitutional amendment to permit reasonable limits on campaign spending. Learn more here: americanpromise.net/2023/09/…
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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 🔽.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…
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Want to learn more about how money corrupts our current politics? Join for a 15-minute presentation on the matter and find out how you can get involved in helping us correct this problem: americanpromise.net/event/in…
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Report details history of slavery in Roxbury baystatebanner.com/2023/02/0…
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Inside San Francisco’s $5M Dollar-Per-Person Reparations Proposal huffpost.com/entry/reparatio…
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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.
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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
bostonglobe.com/2022/11/28/m…
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The polls are open 7am-8pm tomorrow. What time are you going to vote?
Oh and this is a great reminder. Make your plan to vote!
Are you going to vote in the morning, around lunch time, in the afternoon, or in the evening before the polls close at 8pm?
Find your polling place now, then vote YES on 1 before 8pm tomorrow. sec.state.ma.us/WhereDoIVote…
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👂Have you heard? The election is only 3 days away! Make your plan to vote, and bring a friend with you to the polls on Tuesday!
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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: actionnetwork.org/campaigns/…
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Thank you @RicardoNArroyo @KenzieBok @LizBreadon @Gigi4District1 @Tania4D7 @CllrKendraLara @Ruthzee @juliaforboston & @VoteWorrell for passing the Boston city council district map!
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Thank you to all the community advocates who strengthened this map and ensured it met the moment.
Thank you @RicardoNArroyo @KenzieBok @LizBreadon @Gigi4District1 @Tania4D7 @CllrKendraLara @Ruthzee @juliaforboston & @VoteWorrell for passing the Boston city council district map!
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The ultra wealthy can afford to pay their fair share in taxes. It's time to vote YES on 1!
"I’m not struggling."
"I couldn’t give a s**t about 40 grand."
"If Question 1 passes, he will be fine personally, he said."
Multimillionaire farm/property owner says he'll be just fine paying 4% more on income over $1M. Great!
Vote YES on 1 in 9 days. bostonglobe.com/2022/10/29/m…
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Join @AndrewYang at the National Citizen Leadership Conference to advance the For Our Freedom Amendment and get big money out of politics. September 28-29 - register today! nclc.info
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With partner organizations like @NANReformers American Promise and citizens from across the USA are working to make a difference #forourfreedom. Join the action. Meet us in Washington, DC Sept. 28-29th for #NCLC2022.
