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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Watching @yeson3ma.bsky.social's @dsallentess.bsky.social debate @senatorledwards.bsky.social on @wgbh.org's Boston Public Radio

Boston Public Library's GBH studio as Sen. Lydia Edwards & Prof. Danielle Allen speak to hosts Jim Braude & Margery Eagan

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

The July Partners In Democracy newsletter is now available. 📰 We’ll be sharing every newsletter on LinkedIn, so follow us there to stay up to date on our work, events, and volunteer opportunities. 🤝 Prefer your updates by email? Subscribe here: linktr.ee/partnersindemocracy

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

As we continue building support for Democracy on the Ballot, Partners In Democracy was excited to join Boston's iconic Open Streets Jamaica Plain last weekend! We connected with neighbors, answered questions, and helped voters prep for this historic election featuring NINE ballot questions 🤯.

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Join PID, @healthydemocracyma.bsky.social & Veterans for All Voters TONIGHT at 6pm ET on Zoom for our All-Party Primary Party! Register now: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Democracy Renovation on The Ballot
PartnersInDemocracy.us/ma
Be a voice for democracy in your community!
SHOW UP FOR DEMOCRACY AT THE ALL-PARTY PRIMARY PARTY!
Join PID for an exciting, weekly virtual event exploring how to get involved in the movement for All-Party Primaries! Tonight, we will hear from special guest Spencer Reynolds, Chief of Staff of the Forward Party, which has endorsed the ballot question.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3rd
6:00 P.M. ET
Zoom

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 24/03/2026

Want to learn what’s on the ballot, how the ballot question process works in Massachusetts, and how you can take action? Join us Thu. 3/26 at 6:30pm ET for a virtual Democracy Renovation on the Ballot volunteer training! Register here: bit.ly/pidmarchtraining

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 06/02/2026

Join our team! Partners In Democracy has two current openings: 📋 Interim Organizing Manager, PID MA Action 👩‍🏫 Civic Education Advocacy Fellowship Learn more & find out how to apply: partnersindemocracy.us/our-team/joi...

join our team!
Open positions:
Interim Organizing Manager,
PID MA Action
apply at:
bit.ly/join_pid
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Civic Education Advocacy Fellowship

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 30/01/2026

Progress for Ranked Choice Voting! 🗳️ Boston & Bedford RCV Home Rule Petitions went to the Joint Committee on Election Laws ✅ The committee advanced a statewide RCV local option bill Thanks @beccarausch.bsky.social for her leadership & @voterchoicema.bsky.social for rallying support!

UPDATE
Home Rule Petitions for RCV from Boston & Bedford were officially referred to the Joint Committee on Election Laws, and the committee advanced favorably a statewide RCV local option bill
progress for ranked choice voting!
www.partnersindemocracy.us

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 28/01/2026

Read our statement on the killings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti: partnersindemocracy.us/statement-on...

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 05/11/2025

The MA legislature is holding a hearing on Ranked Choice Voting & there are two key ways you can speak up: ✍️ Join our Testimony Workshop on Thu. 11/6 at 6pm (Zoom) 🗣️ Testify on Thu. 11/13 at 1pm (in person or on Zoom) Sign up: linktr.ee/partnersinde...

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

Congratulations to our partners at @mapletestimony.bsky.social on a terrific event at the State House this month! PID President & CEO Jerren Chang joined MAPLE’s Matt Victor & Nathan Sanders and others for “Civic Tech in Action: Empowering Engagement Through Innovation.”

Four people on panel discussion at MAPLE event in Massachusetts State House Great Hall with US flag behind

About 70 people listen to panel discussion at MAPLE event in Massachusetts State House Great Hall

MAPLE and Partners in Democracy staff & supporters pose after event

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 17/10/2025

Momentum is building for stipend reform! As @kellygarrity.bsky.social reports, @uawregion9a.bsky.social has endorsed reforming legislative loyalty pay. We need your help to get this & other pro-democracy questions on the ballot! Sign up here to help us gather signatures: forms.gle/8EKmyRbCzeBo...

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 08/10/2025

How could 2026’s proposed ballot questions in MA impact you? Register now for PID’s free virtual workshop Oct. 15 at 6pm: us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

EXPLORING BALLOT QUESTIONS 101
Join PID for a virtual workshop exploring what ballot questions
are, what democracy-based questions are attempting to
appear on the ballot in 2026, and explore ways we can all take action to improve and strengthen our democracy
through the ballot question process.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 15TH
6 - 7:30 P.M. EASTERN
REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/pid_ballot
PartnersInDemocracy.us
Be a voice for democracy in your community!

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

Speak up for critical democracy renovation measures in Massachusetts! The legislature is holding a hearing next week & on Monday, September 15th at 6:00 PM, we're hosting a virtual workshop on how to prepare & submit testimony. Sign up now! us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 10/09/2025

Happy birthday to our Organizing Manager, Annika Jensen, who gets a shout-out today from @kellygarrity.bsky.social in Politico Massachusetts Playbook! www.politico.com/newsletters/...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY — to Healey press secretary Karissa Hand, the Boston Globe’s Martin Finucane, Brian Farnkoff, Meg Wheeler and Annika Jensen. Happy belated to state Rep. Dennis Gallagher, who celebrated Tuesday.

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 28/08/2025

Speak up for same-day voter registration to Massachusetts! We're hosting a virtual training Monday 9/15 at 6pm on how to write & deliver effective testimony, then planning to testify at a State House hearing Tuesday 9/16. Register now: bit.ly/pid_testimony

WRITING AND DELIVERING TESTIMONY:
Same-Day Voter Registration
Advocacy Training
As our legislature considers same-day registration, PID’s Emma Chinman will explain how to tell your story & prep you to speak at an upcoming hearing.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 6 - 7:30 P.M.
REGISTER NOW: bit.ly/pid_testimony
PartnersInDemocracy.us
Be a voice for democracy in your community!

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Should your legislator’s pay be determined by their performance - or by loyalty to leadership? We urgently need to reform legislative “stipends" - and we need your help to do it. On 9/4 at 6pm, we’ll walk through our plan to get reform on the ballot in MA. Register now: bit.ly/stipend-stra...

Stipend Reform Ballot Mobilization
Date & Time
Sep 4, 2025 06:00 PM in
Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Description
Partners in Democracy is hosting a Stipend Reform Ballot Mobilization on Thursday, September 4th at 6:00 p.m. EST (Zoom). We’ll walk through our plan to get this democracy reform on the ballot in MA, and how you can help us make it happen!

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Partners in Democracy is joining the Legislative Effectiveness & Accountability Partnership (LEAP) coalition, filing a 2026 ballot question to reform the MA legislature’s unjust system of loyalty pay: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/06/m... @samanthajgross.bsky.social

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

S.504 would require regular inspections of polling places to make sure they’re meeting accessibility standards. Thank you lead sponsor @beccarausch.bsky.social! Share your support with @mapletestimony.bsky.social: www.mapletestimony.org/bills/194/S504

S.504 An Act enforcing accessibility for voters with disabilities. MA legislators: Please support this bill! For more info, visit https://partnersindemocracy.us/

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

Disabilities & physical limitations shouldn’t restrict your ability to vote. That’s why PID supports H.800 to give towns funds to make polling places more accessible for older voters & those w/ disabilities. Add your testimony now w/ @mapletestimony.bsky.social: www.mapletestimony.org/bills/194/H800

H.800: An Act assuring that polling places are accessible to elderly and physically challenged voters. MA lawmakers: Please support this bill! For more info, visit https://partnersindemocracy.us/

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Happening tonight! Come learn how to write more effectively and persuasively, get your op-ed or letter to the editor published, and reach the right audience. Still a few spots left — sign up now! bit.ly/pid_oped

This graphic has an off-white background with a newsprint theme. The graphic uses navy blue and black fonts, and includes accents in PID’s signature colors: navy blue, dark salmon/coral, white, and bright medium blue. The graphic reads as follows: Partners In Democracy Advocacy Training Series: Written Advocacy Workshop | FREE | Be a community voice for democracy. Tuesday, July 22nd, 6 to 8 PM Eastern, Zoom. Become a clear and persuasive writer | Connect with your audience, whether through local news or at the state house | Get published and amplify your story. Completely free, spots limited, register today: bit.ly/pid_oped. Finally, the righthand side of the graphic includes headshots of Jerren Chang, PID’s President & CEO, and Miles Grant, PID’s Communications Director.

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

Save the date for our next FREE, virtual training - our Written Advocacy Workshop! Join PID President Jerren Chang & PID Communications Director Miles Grant to take your writing skills to the next level & become a stronger voice for democracy. Sign up now: bit.ly/pid_oped

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 03/07/2025

“At their core, freedom and equality have to be linked to each other.” Recommitting ourselves this #IndependenceDay to the long effort towards freedom — for all of us. More from PID founder Danielle Allen at @vox.com: www.vox.com/2020/7/3/213...

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Our team is growing! We’re thrilled to welcome Annika Jensen, Organizing Manager, and Deysi Gutierrez, Community Organizer — whose skills and talent are already pushing our democracy renovation efforts forward. We’re so lucky to have them on the team!

Photos of Annika Jensen & Deysi Gutierrez, with quote from Jerren Chang, PID President & CEO, "We're so excited to add Annika & Deysi to expand PID's outreach work."

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Very special Monthly Tea w/ PID coming up next week! Hear from Dionn Casanova & Josh Wolfsun about one recent blueprint for getting important legislation over the line, learn how you can support bills you care about & meet other folks in the democracy community! Sign up now: bit.ly/pid_JuneMonthly

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 09/06/2025

“You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights.” - Marsha P. Johnson This Pride, thinking about the tight link between LGBTQ+ rights & democracy — and sending so much love to folks across the country who continue to carry this work forward. Let’s keep going.

This graphic has a navy blue background, white font, and a thin white box around the edges. The text reads as follows: “You never completely have your rights, one person, until you all have your rights.” — Marsha P. Johnson

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 05/06/2025

PID's Jerren Chang was proud to be a panelist at the Fair Housing & Civil Rights Conference in Springfield, joining Peyton Cernak of Burlington Housing & Leslie Credle of Justice 4 Housing. They discussed solutions to help reentering citizens & others with criminal records access affordable housing.

Photo of panel participants: Peyton Cernak of Burlington Housing, Jerren Chang of Partners in Democracy, and Leslie Credle of Justice 4 Housing

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Massachusetts: ❌ still doesn’t have same-day registration ❌ has big gaps in turnout & registration between white & BIPOC voters ❌ is lagging behind on voting access Want to help fix this? Join our free, virtual training next week to learn more & get involved: bit.ly/pid_deepdive2

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

Glad to see this course by PID's founder, Danielle Allen, getting so much interest! It's actually been offered since February 2024.

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 20/05/2025

Thinking about running for office? We got you! Join our virtual training! Free & open to anyone who wants to learn more about running for local office in Massachusetts. Sign up now, & bring a friend! bit.ly/pid_may22

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

Still looking for your summer internship? Apply to be PID’s Development Intern! Work with our wonderful Development Manager, learn about fundraising at a growing nonprofit & help protect & strengthen democracy. Remote, 20-35 hours/week, $2000-$3500 per month. Apply now: bit.ly/join_pid

This image has a salmon colored background, navy blue accents, and white font that reads: Partners In Democracy is hiring a Development Intern! It includes the link to apply, which is bit.ly/join_pid

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 15/05/2025

What are you up to this afternoon? Sign up for our Legislative Accountability training! It’s free, virtual, and open to anyone who wants to learn more about how our state legislature works. Join us at 4PM! bit.ly/pid-deepdive

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Still looking for your summer internship? Apply to be PID’s Development Intern! ➡️ Work w/ our wonderful Development Manager ➡️ Learn about the behind-the-scenes of nonprofit fundraising ➡️ Drive progress for our democracy Remote, 20-35 hours/week, $2000-$3500 per month. Apply now: bit.ly/join_pid

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

Reminder: this Thursday, we’re hosting a free, virtual training all about our state legislature — how it works, what that means for Massachusetts communities, & changes that could improve it. Join us to get into all the details & boost your advocacy skills! Sign up now: bit.ly/pid-deepdive

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

NEXT WEEK: we’ve got another awesome FREE training coming up, led by our Managing Partner for Strategy, John Griffin! Learn about how our state legislature works, explore ways to boost legislative accountability, & deepen your advocacy skills. Zoom, May 15, 4-5:30. Sign up now! bit.ly/pid-deepdive

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

With our democracy under extreme pressure, today’s day of action is about putting power where it’s supposed to be: with the people. Working people have always led efforts for progress on democracy, both here & around the world. So powerful to see that legacy continuing. Let’s keep going.

The top 3/4 of this graphic has a dark salmon-colored background and white font, and the bottom quarter is a navy blue stripe, with white font. The upper portion reads “Of the people. By the people. For the people.” The bottom portion reads “Let’s protect, strengthen, & renovate our democracy. Together.” The white PID icon appears in the bottom right corner.

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Do you want to get more involved in #democracy — but not sure how? Start local & run for office in your community! This weekend, we’re hosting a free, nonpartisan candidate training for anyone who wants to learn more about running for local office in MA. Sign up now! bit.ly/pid_howtorunma2

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Our next Monthly Tea w/ PID is coming up TOMORROW — if you want to learn about how you can get involved w/ democracy efforts in Massachusetts, this event is for you! Come hang out (virtually) w/ other folks who care about democracy, & find out how you can help. Sign up now! bit.ly/pid_2025monthlytea

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

There’s a TON going on in the democracy movement in Massachusetts (pushing lawmakers to pass pro-democracy bills! helping towns & cities organize for #rankedchoicevoting!) and we need YOU! Join us next week for our Monthly Tea w/ PID & find out how you can get involved: bit.ly/pid_2025monthlytea

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Want to get trained on how to advocate more effectively for democracy reforms? There’s still time to sign up for our Public Speaking Workshop! This Saturday, 12-5 PM in Dorchester, led by PID President Jerren Chang & PID founder Danielle Allen. Couple spots left — sign up now! bit.ly/pid-sb

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Three years ago today, Partners In Democracy was founded! Since then, our mission of #democracyrenovation has grown even more important — and our commitment to it has grown even stronger. Help power our work to protect, strengthen, & renovate democracy in the year ahead: bit.ly/pid_give

The left half of this image has a pale teal background, navy blue font, and festive confetti, and reads “Partners In Democracy is turning 3!” The right half of the image has a dark salmon colored background and white/navy blue font, and reads: “State-level democracy work matters more than ever. Power our work today: bit.ly/pid_give”

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 16/04/2025

REMINDER: Our FREE in-person Public Speaking Workshop is coming up in just a few weeks! This is a fantastic chance to learn more about key democracy reforms & become a more confident public speaker & advocate. Led by PID President Jerren Chang & founder Danielle Allen. Sign up now! bit.ly/pid-sb

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Folks across MA are working for progress on the issues our communities are facing — from housing, to climate, to jobs & more. But our state legislature isn’t working well for people — & that’s making it harder to create change. Sound familiar? If so, we need your voice!

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

We’re hiring an Operations & Finance Manager! ➡️ Work closely with our COO ➡️ Help lead ops & finance across a growing organization ➡️ Power democracy renovation in MA & beyond $84,000 + excellent benefits. Largely remote, but Massachusetts-based. Apply now! partnersindemocracy.us/our-team/joi...

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 09/04/2025

BIG NEWS: We’re so excited to announce our FREE Public Speaking Workshop, led by PID President Jerren Chang & founder Danielle Allen! Come learn in depth about democracy reforms & strengthen your skills as a public speaker & advocate. April 26, 12-5 PM, Dorchester MA. Sign up now! bit.ly/pid-sb

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

“The entire premise of American democracy is that everyone deserves a say in the decisions that shape their lives.” WATCH NOW: Partners In Democracy intern Sanya earned a round of applause with her powerful testimony in the MA Legislature last week ⤵️

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 01/04/2025

REMINDER: It’s not too late to submit testimony ahead of today’s hearing in the Massachusetts Legislature! Use these @mapletestimony.bsky.social links to urge lawmakers to SUPPORT these bills on #campaignfinancereform, #votingrights, & #fairdistricts: bit.ly/maple_s6 bit.ly/maple_s7 bit.ly/maple_s8

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

S8 is a critical bill for #CampaignFinanceReform: if implemented, it would regulate corporations’ political spending & bring more limits & transparency to money in politics. It’s up for discussion in the MA Legislature TOMORROW — so submit testimony NOW in support of S8! bit.ly/maple_s8

This graphic has a navy blue background, a salmon-colored stripe along the bottom, white font, and the white Partners In Democracy icon in the bottom right corner. The image reads as follows: Tell Massachusetts lawmakers: pass S8 for campaign finance reform! Voice your support: bit.ly/maple_s8

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Right now, we have the chance to take a huge step forward on #votingrights in MA. S7 would ensure people aren’t losing their voting rights because of incarceration or felony conviction. Ask lawmakers NOW to support S7 ahead of Tuesday’s big hearing on this bill! bit.ly/maple_s7

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

S6 would help ensure #fairdistricts in MA, now & in the future — a key pillar of fair elections. There’s a hearing on this bill on Tuesday in the MA Legislature — so submit testimony now via @mapletestimony.bsky.social & urge lawmakers to support S6! bit.ly/maple_s6

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Partners In Democracy @pid-us.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

ACTION ALERT: 3 big democracy bills are up for a hearing in the MA Legislature this Tuesday, 4/1! ✅ S6 supports fairer districts ✅ S7 ends felony disenfranchisement & protects voting rights ✅ S8 advances campaign finance reform Sign up now to testify in support! forms.office.com/Pages/Respon...

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