True. I shudder to think of a future in which all of America is under that kind of control. I want better for my grandkids. What can we do to push for ending filibuster and passage of HR1? I live in MA and, since my state is solidly democrat, feel like there isn’t much I can do that would be helpful since leadership doesn’t need to be convinced to support HR1.
True. I shudder to think of a future in which all of America is under that kind of control. I want better for my grandkids. What can we do to push for ending filibuster and passage of HR1? I live in MA and, since my state is solidly democrat, feel like there isn’t much I can do that would be helpful since leadership doesn’t need to be convinced to support HR1.
For the first time in my life I donated to out of state Senators in the GA runoff. I also sent out donation links to my friends who did the same. We need to identify key races in 2022 and fundraise for the strongest Democrats. And get the vote out. This will be my singular political focus.
That's exactly what I did and will continue to do. I live in Texas and until we toss Fled Cruz and Crooked Cornyn out, I have no representation at the senatorial level. At all.
Karen, what is MA doing at a state level to change/limit voting rights? NH is one that has introduced all sorts of suppression bills. Even though we sent Dems to DC we have GOP controlled state legislature (ridiculously huge one at that) and all my reps are racist, misogynistic gun loving not so good old red neck boys who are all about making it harder to vote. For the first time in my life, I'm thinking of moving out of NH, but I'm still working and my husband owns a business here, and all my friends are here. It would be a lot to give up.
MA is one of the easiest US states to vote in. NH is different from other New Eng states, with a long, strong tradition of conservatism (cf. Manchester Union-Leader). But it's been shifting in a more liberal direction, partly due to MA residents relocating to southern NH.
We've had a steady influx of people from MA for as long as I can remember. Sadly, in the last several years, we've also had Free Staters moving in from all over the country specifically because our legislature is so large and it's relatively easy to get elected running as a Republican (most of them play down their Free Stater status). They're also running for local offices as a means to decrease even town government and get those taxes down as far as possible.
According to th Brennan Center website, MA has 9 bills that would restrict voting rights. I didn't check them out as I have enough to do here in NH, but just following up on this thread in case Karen or anyone else from MA wants to do so.
Aha! You live in Massachusetts. Contact your D.C. reps and thank them for their good work. Give them a little story about your life that can "ring their bells" in a memorable way.
I bet they like appreciation just like the rest of us.
True. I shudder to think of a future in which all of America is under that kind of control. I want better for my grandkids. What can we do to push for ending filibuster and passage of HR1? I live in MA and, since my state is solidly democrat, feel like there isn’t much I can do that would be helpful since leadership doesn’t need to be convinced to support HR1.
For the first time in my life I donated to out of state Senators in the GA runoff. I also sent out donation links to my friends who did the same. We need to identify key races in 2022 and fundraise for the strongest Democrats. And get the vote out. This will be my singular political focus.
This is what I've done as well.
That's exactly what I did and will continue to do. I live in Texas and until we toss Fled Cruz and Crooked Cornyn out, I have no representation at the senatorial level. At all.
I’ve also done this.
Karen, what is MA doing at a state level to change/limit voting rights? NH is one that has introduced all sorts of suppression bills. Even though we sent Dems to DC we have GOP controlled state legislature (ridiculously huge one at that) and all my reps are racist, misogynistic gun loving not so good old red neck boys who are all about making it harder to vote. For the first time in my life, I'm thinking of moving out of NH, but I'm still working and my husband owns a business here, and all my friends are here. It would be a lot to give up.
Beth, the MA legislature is majority Dem. There are no anti-voting measures on the docket.
It's amazing how neighboring states can be so different.
MA is one of the easiest US states to vote in. NH is different from other New Eng states, with a long, strong tradition of conservatism (cf. Manchester Union-Leader). But it's been shifting in a more liberal direction, partly due to MA residents relocating to southern NH.
We've had a steady influx of people from MA for as long as I can remember. Sadly, in the last several years, we've also had Free Staters moving in from all over the country specifically because our legislature is so large and it's relatively easy to get elected running as a Republican (most of them play down their Free Stater status). They're also running for local offices as a means to decrease even town government and get those taxes down as far as possible.
According to th Brennan Center website, MA has 9 bills that would restrict voting rights. I didn't check them out as I have enough to do here in NH, but just following up on this thread in case Karen or anyone else from MA wants to do so.
Thank you, I will check with my reps.
I should also note that per the same site, as do many states, MA has voter expansion bills too. Confusing!
Encourage our own fine Congresspeople here in MA, and support the good ones elsewhere. We have more power than we know. Use it!
Aha! You live in Massachusetts. Contact your D.C. reps and thank them for their good work. Give them a little story about your life that can "ring their bells" in a memorable way.
I bet they like appreciation just like the rest of us.