Next Wednesday: What’s Left in the Legislative Session?
The legislative session on Beacon Hill will be wrapping up in less than two months on Tuesday, January
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PM in the News: “Public’s approval of Q1 sends clear message for government transparency”
Nicole Abrams, “Public’s approval of Q1 sends clear message for government transparency,” The New Bedford Light, November 4,
PM in the News: “Ballot Question 9 to Test 2024 Landmark Gun Reform”
Shawn Boemer and Claire Michal, “Ballot Question 9 to Test 2024 Landmark Gun Reform,” November 2, 2026. Progressive
Mass. Orgs Urge Campbell to Use Meta Settlement to Investigate Tech Companies
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:Oct. 29, 2026 Contact: Ashwin Verghese, ashwin@fairplayforkids.org, 508-263-0289Shaleen Title, shaleen@parabolacenter.com Mass. Orgs Urge Campbell to Use
A Big Win for Democracy in MA
A Big Win for Democracy in Massachusetts Tuesday night was a big win for democracy in Massachusetts. Voters
🎃It’s Trick-or-Treating Day, And These Three Ballot Questions Are Trying to Trick You.🎃
Happy Halloween! On the day of trick-or-treating, let’s talk about the ballot questions that are trying to trick
PM in the News: “Ballot Question 3 Seeks to End Single-Party Primaries”
Samuel Ruiz-Macias and Mirei S. Saneyoshi, “Ballot Question 3 Seeks to End Single-Party Primaries,” Harvard Crimson, October 29,
Jonathan Cohn on “Winthrop in the World”
Policy director Jonathan Cohn was interviewed about the ballot questions on Winthrop Community Access Television’s “Winthrop in the
Progressive Mass at 15, a message from Harmony Wu
This October marks the 15th anniversary of Progressive Mass’s launch meeting! We are pleased to share this message
“This is exactly what I was looking for”
“This is exactly what I was looking for.” “I have that saved on my phone.” “Thank you so
PM in the News: “Three Ballot Questions that Could Affect the Arts This November”
Kim Córdova, “Three Ballot Questions that Could Affect the Arts This November,” Boston Art Review, October 19, 2026.
OPINION: No on Q3 – Jungle Primaries are Bad for Working People’s Interests
Jonathan Cohn, “OPINION: No on Q3 – Jungle Primaries are Bad for Working People’s Interests,” Working Mass, October
PM in the News: “Question 9 Is a Referendum on a Multifaceted 2024 Gun Law”
Parker Mumford, “Question 9 Is a Referendum on a Multifaceted 2024 Gun Law,” Provincetown Independent, October 14, 2026.
Look Who’s Spending
Look Who’s Spending When it comes to ballot questions, it’s always incredibly revealing to look at who is
Editorial: “Rather than a defense of their productivity, the Legislature’s reliance on omnibus bills should be an indictment”
Jonathan Cohn, “Rather than a defense of their productivity, the Legislature’s reliance on omnibus bills should be an
25 Days Until Election Day. Here’s What to Know.
Election Day is just 25 days away. Here are a few links to have on hand: With a
PM in the News: WBUR Morning Edition on Barney Frank and Progressives
Anthony Brooks, “Late Congressman Barney Frank’s new book argues progressives are partly responsible for Trump’s rise,” WBUR, October
PM in the News: “Meyer shuns Turco rematch, citing incumbency power”
Paul Basken, “Meyer shuns Turco rematch, citing incumbency power,” Winthrop Pilot, October 5, 2026. Mr Meyer “really outperformed
PM in the News: “Republican voters split with party on gun law; Dems want more access to public records from Democrat-dominated offices”
Jennifer Smith, “Republican voters split with party on gun law; Dems want more access to public records from
“Question 4 could allow Mass. voters to register on Election Day. Here’s what to know.” | Boston.com
Samantha Genzer, “Question 4 could allow Mass. voters to register on Election Day. Here’s what to know.,” Boston.com,