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In conversation and in civic life, people misrepresent the stances of their opponents, whether by accident or on purpose. This is called a “straw-man”, because it’s like making a cheap imitation of... (Read more)

Hello, all! We’ve recently connected with a number of policy drivers here in Massachusetts, and now we want to put that momentum to good use. For September, our goal is to align on a single civic f... (Read more)

Yesterday, I attended a potluck hosted by Progressive Massachusetts in Watertown. I didn’t know anybody, I went by myself, and it was my first time going to a progressive event like this. It was da... (Read more)

Premise The idea behind this site is to expose visitors to various forms of civil engagement—commentary, calls to action, activism, etc.—and put the power to sort the signal from the noise in the h... (Read more)

Finding your cadence Although we’re told that local elections have the greatest impact on our lives, younger generations are slower to put down roots—often because of a job market increasingly dema... (Read more)