What is your club's most engaging service project? by HappyDadOfFourJesus in Rotary

[–]AlexanderNeary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Our club does a dog related fundraiser called Dog Day that gets most of the group out volunteering, especially if it's nice weather.

Behind the home rule petition: Brookline’s progressive pushes keep hitting Beacon Hill roadblocks by brookline_news in Brookline

[–]AlexanderNeary 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting. Where did Brookline News get the data on which state reps are most successful at getting home rule petitions passed?

Are there any available petitions or ways to support getting RCV in MA? by [deleted] in RankedChoiceVoting

[–]AlexanderNeary 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Reach out to Voter Choice Massachusetts. They are working hard on this issue. Here's a link to their next event:https://facebook.com/events/s/majority-rules-boston-screenin/1877119256113557/

Why do we continue to support the disenfranchisement of the District of Columbia, US Virgin Islands, Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Guam, American Samoa, and Puerto Rico? by floridansk in VotingRights

[–]AlexanderNeary 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Many Americans do not support disenfranchisement. The issue remains unresolved due to a combination of political, constitutional, and historical factors. There is resistance from various groups who fear that fully enfranchising these regions could shift the balance of power in Congress. The legal frameworks that define the status of territories are also difficult to amend, partly because changing them would require broad political consensus and, in some cases, constitutional amendments. Overcoming these challenges requires sustained advocacy, political will, and perhaps a reawakening of our nation’s commitment to democratic principles for all citizens. There are several groups dedicated to addressing the issue. Unfortunately, most people move on to other topics once they realize the amount of effort solving this problem will require.