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My tip sheet: Voter suppression retakes center stage

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    The first weeks of the Trump administration have been marked by unconstitutional and illegal actions, attacks on democratic institutions and authoritarian rhetoric. Trump has signed blatantly unconstitutional executive orders while his sycophants in Congress cheer him on as they forfeit their own power. Meanwhile, Elon Musk is doing who knows what to the vast federal government and workforce. Notably, when Trump met with the nation’s governors, his mind wandered back to his deepest obsession and the glue that holds together the disparate pieces of his MAGA movement — undermining free and fair elections. Trump spent the most time discussing paper ballots and eliminating early voting. He claimed, "Computers are not meant for voting… it's too many transactions taking place too quickly." He falsely asserted that eliminating electronic voting equipment would cut costs and that watermarks could make paper ballots "highly sophisticated." He insisted, "If you h...

Early voting dates, times set for Middleboro

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  Early voting dates, times set for Middleboro Oct 10, 2024 Voters can cast ballots for the general election as early as Saturday, Oct, 19. File photo MIDDLEBORO — Early voting in Middleboro will begin Saturday, Oct. 19 and continue through Friday, Nov. 1 at Town Hall, 10 Nickerson Ave. Early voting hours are: Saturday, Oct. 19, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 21, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 22, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 23, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 24, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Friday, Oct. 25, 9 a.m. to noon. Early voting continues Saturday, Oct. 26, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Monday, Oct. 28, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tuesday, Oct. 29, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Wednesday, Oct. 30, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Thursday, Oct. 31, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Friday, Nov. 1, 8 a.m. to noon. Absentee voting is available for registered voters who qualify. This includes voters who will be absent from town on Election Day or have a disability or a religious belief that prevents them from going to the polls....

MASSACHUSETTS: Early voting has started!

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THINK AHEAD IN THE FUTURE & YOU CAN SIGN UP TO HAVE A MAIL-IN BALLOT MAILED TO YOU AUTOMATICALLY!  LET'S WORK TOGETHER, SOLVE PROBLEMS TOGETHER  & TAKE CARE OF ONE ANOTHER!        Early voting is here! This weekend Bay Staters began casting their ballots across Massachusetts. The primary election is just 8  days  away. And the general election is 10  weeks  away. Now's the time to cast your ballot and make your voice heard in our democratic process. To vote early, you can cast a ballot at an early vote site or request a mail-in ballot by the end of the day. Everyone else can vote on the day of the primary, September 6. FIND YOUR POLLING PLACE This time-honored tradition is key to our democracy. The ballot box is our strongest weapon against the MAGA Republican threats.  The battle for Congress has begun. Please consider donating to my re-election campaign here. Let's fight together to end hunger, improve health car...