http://www.commoncause.orgCommon Cause: Holding Power Accountablehttp://www.vanityfair.com/online/daily/2010/07/could-america-graduate-from-the-electoral-college.html"The Electoral College, one of middle school’s most elusive mysteries, has been tossed into Boston Harbor, so to speak."Wed, 28 Jul 2010 8:06:27 -0700http://www.nytimes.com/2010/07/28/us/politics/28vote.html"Massachusetts nears a change to electoral votes."Wed, 28 Jul 2010 7:42:21 -0700http://nymag.com/daily/intel/2010/07/electoral_college_one_step_clo.html"Tried, yes. True?"Tue, 27 Jul 2010 3:30:58 -0700http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/07/26/evidence_of_insider_job_deals_at_probation_department/?page=fullTue, 27 Jul 2010 12:03:06 -0700http://www.weeklydig.com/news-opinions/news-us/201007/popular-vote-popular-enough-passSome states are considering proposals to promise their electors to whomever wins the national popular vote. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:14:31 -0700http://news.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20100707john_tobin_an_asset_to_university_unlikely_to_push_tax_plan_in_new_northeastern_post/"While state employees and elected officials are barred from lobbying within one year of leaving office, there is no such rule for city councilors such as Tobin - but Pam Wilmot, executive director of Common Cause Massachusetts, believes there should be."Wed, 21 Jul 2010 11:11:56 -0700http://mobile.boston.com/art/34//news/local/breaking_news/2010/07/legislature_poi?p=2"Legislature poised to enact Electoral College bypass bill."Wed, 21 Jul 2010 9:35:51 -0700http://news.bostonherald.com/news/politics/view/20100716mass_senate_approves_national_popular_vote_bill/"The Massachusetts Senate has passed a bill that would give the state’s Electoral College votes to the presidential candidate who wins the national popular vote."Fri, 16 Jul 2010 9:07:10 -0700http://www.leagle.com/unsecure/news.do?feed=yellowbrix&storyid=147160149Fri, 09 Jul 2010 7:31:49 -0700http://www.politicsdaily.com/2010/06/30/protesters-dressed-as-founding-fathers-crash-d-c-fundraisers/Protesters Dressed as Founding Fathers Crash D.C. Fundraisers |Politics Daily | July 1st, 2010Thu, 01 Jul 2010 9:52:55 -0700http://www.boston.com/bostonglobe/editorial_opinion/letters/articles/2010/06/25/protect_against_elites_purposes/Protect against elite’s purposes | Boston Globe | June 25th, 2010Thu, 01 Jul 2010 9:41:23 -0700http://www.nationalpopularvote.com/pages/articles/legislativegazette_20100621.phpSenate OKs popular vote legislation | Legislative Gazette | june 21 2010Thu, 01 Jul 2010 9:11:22 -0700http://www.wickedlocal.com/winchester/news/lifestyle/columnists/x1360231299/Lewis-Why-our-president-should-be-elected-by-popular-vote"It has been a long time since Massachusetts decided a presidential election."Mon, 28 Jun 2010 6:45:15 -0700https://sites.stockpoint.com/dain/newspaper.asp?site=D&Mode=Corporate&Story=20100622/173e8811.xmlWed, 23 Jun 2010 7:42:38 -0700http://thesunchronicle.com/articles/2010/06/13/opinion/7519413.txt"Cast a ballot and you can be assured that the candidate with the most votes will win, right?"Tue, 22 Jun 2010 6:57:19 -0700http://www.pembrokexpress.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2690:murray-recognized-for-championing-good-government-legislation&catid=23:beacon-hil-news&Itemid=52"I am honored to receive this award for the work we did reforming our ethics laws..."Mon, 21 Jun 2010 7:03:58 -0700http://www.wickedlocal.com/arlington/news/opinions/x148966013/Letter-So-every-vote-counts"We can’t let this happen again."Fri, 18 Jun 2010 2:31:37 -0700http://www.sentinelandenterprise.com/ci_15299847?source=rss"This is a bill that a lot of people care about..."Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:47:23 -0700http://bedandbreakfastwinchester.com/2010/06/why-our-president-should-be-elected-by-national-popular-vote/comment-page-1/#comment-4522"...The bill now moves to the Massachusetts Senate."Tue, 15 Jun 2010 10:22:27 -0700http://www.wincentral.org/town_news/show.html?town_new_id=2037"Recently, I joined my colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass the National Popular Vote compact..."Mon, 14 Jun 2010 7:28:33 -0700http://www.wickedlocal.com/cambridge/news/x148965130/Good-government-bill-looking-good-before-Cambridge-awards-ceremonyThu, 10 Jun 2010 12:37:08 -0700http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100609/OPINION/6090313/-1/rss09"...It would give voters in all states an incentive to vote."Thu, 10 Jun 2010 6:37:29 -0700http://www.bostonherald.com/news/opinion/letters/view.bg?articleid=1260291Wed, 09 Jun 2010 11:38:06 -0700http://www.capecodonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20100609/OPINION/6090313/-1/opinionWed, 09 Jun 2010 11:37:35 -0700http://www.patriotledger.com/opinions/editorials/x1218689703/Senate-could-give-state-more-clout-in-picking-president"....when it comes to presidential campaigns, Bay State voters are mostly stuck on the sidelines."Tue, 08 Jun 2010 8:28:10 -0700http://news.bostonherald.com/news/us_politics/view/20100605kentucky_bashs_lobbyists_linked_to_bay_state/srvc=news&position=alsoMon, 07 Jun 2010 12:30:55 -0700http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/editorials/x1218688678/Editorial-Make-Mass-votes-countMake Mass. votes count| MetroWest Daily News | June 3, 2010 Fri, 04 Jun 2010 9:47:35 -0700http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2012015160_apmanationalpopularvote2ndldwritethru.htmlMass. House approves National Popular Vote bill | Associated Press| June 2, 2010Fri, 04 Jun 2010 9:32:06 -0700http://boston.com/community/blogs/on_liberty/2010/06/why_a_national_popular_vote_is.htmlWhy a National Popular Vote is good for Democracy | Boston.com| June 3, 2010Fri, 04 Jun 2010 9:24:02 -0700http://www.wbur.org/2010/06/02/popular-voteMass. House Reconsiders Awarding of Electoral Votes| WBUR| June 2, 2010Fri, 04 Jun 2010 9:09:54 -0700http://www.enterprisenews.com/features/x644096291/Hard-times-embolden-political-outsiders-in-MassachusettsWed, 02 Jun 2010 10:27:51 -0700http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/popular-vote-for-president-more-popularPopular vote for President more popular | WWLP | May 28, 2010Fri, 28 May 2010 10:56:02 -0700http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2010/05/13/mass_gubernatorial_candidates_withhold_tax_returns/Massachusetts gov candidates withhold tax returns | Associated Press | May 13, 2010Tue, 25 May 2010 7:53:01 -0700http://www.eagletribune.com/latestnews/x1164471407/Baddour-puts-charity-golf-event-on-holdBaddour puts charity event on hold | Eagle- Tribune| May 2, 2010Tue, 25 May 2010 7:38:25 -0700http://www.thetranscript.com/headlines/ci_14821614?source=rssCity awarded for transparency through online content | North Adams Transcript | April 5, 2010Mon, 05 Apr 2010 7:53:40 -0700http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/03/31/massachusetts_wont_disclose_tax_break_plans_for_firms/Mass. won’t disclose plans for tax breaks | Boston Globe | March 31, 2010Wed, 31 Mar 2010 9:12:02 -0700http://mma.org/municipal-government/4510-181-communities-win-common-cause-web-awards181 communities win Common Cause Web awards | Massachusetts Municipal Association | March 19, 2010Wed, 31 Mar 2010 8:56:25 -0700http://www.enterprisenews.com/opinions/x1514354446/OPINION-Technology-makes-government-shineOpinion: Technology Makes Government Shine | Enterprise News | March 17, 2010Tue, 30 Mar 2010 2:24:45 -0700http://www.boston.com/business/healthcare/articles/2010/03/27/caritas_chief_donated_to_coakley/Caritas chief donated to Coakley | Boston Globe | March 27, 2010Mon, 29 Mar 2010 9:54:52 -0700http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/melrose/2010/03/by_alix_roy_town_correspondent_3.htmlMelrose gets e-Government Award | Boston Globe | March 29, 2010Mon, 29 Mar 2010 9:28:35 -0700http://www.newburyportnews.com/punews/local_story_080222437.html/resources_printstoryTown earns Common Cause e-Government award | The Daily News | March 22, 2010Mon, 29 Mar 2010 9:27:47 -0700http://thegraftonnews.com/blog/?p=747Town Website Presented Award | The Grafton News | March 25, 2010Fri, 26 Mar 2010 10:16:55 -0700http://www.nashobapublishing.com/pepperell_news/ci_14762744Pepperell Web site gets high marks from Common Cause | Pepperell Free Press | March 26, 2010Fri, 26 Mar 2010 7:36:02 -0700http://www.eagletribune.com/punews/local_story_081214305.htmlAndover recieves web site award | The Eagle-Tribune | March 23, 2010Tue, 23 Mar 2010 6:44:35 -0700http://cambridge.localspur.com/2010/03/19/common-cause-presents-e-government-award-to-180-municipalities-groton-landmark/Mon, 22 Mar 2010 8:55:18 -0700http://www.wickedlocal.com/marblehead/town_info/government/x1526463579/Town-commended-for-using-Web-to-aid-transparencyTown Commended for using Web to aid transparency | Marblehead Reporter | March 13, 2010Mon, 15 Mar 2010 9:55:56 -0700http://onemassachusetts.org/node/613"Back room" strategists that never talk to a policy maker are not considered lobbyists! | OneMass Blog | February 3, 2010Wed, 03 Feb 2010 1:34:55 -0800http://www.boston.com/news/nation/washington/articles/2010/01/22/court_lifts_a_ban_on_political_spending/Court OK’s corporate campaign spending|Boston Globe| January 22, 2010Tue, 26 Jan 2010 9:58:17 -0800http://www.istockanalyst.com/article/viewiStockNews/articleid/3755450Wed, 06 Jan 2010 7:13:45 -0800http://www.milforddailynews.com/opinion/x1530314754/Cummings-Berger-and-Wilmot-Delivering-government-accountability-onlineCummings, Berger and Wilmot: Delivering government accountability online | Milford Daily News | January 5, 2010Tue, 05 Jan 2010 8:42:08 -0800http://news.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/20100105governor_deval_patricks_power_play_national_grid_donations_flow_after_rate_hike_okd/Tue, 05 Jan 2010 6:12:15 -0800http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/12/30/state_officials_lag_in_reporting_donor_information/Officials lag in reporting information on donors | Boston Globe | December 30, 2009Mon, 04 Jan 2010 1:51:05 -0800http://www.berkshireeagle.com/otheropinions/ci_14077692Open on stimulus funds | Berkshire Eagle | December 28, 2009Mon, 04 Jan 2010 1:40:00 -0800http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/opinions/editorials/x1444028711/Editorial-A-better-way-to-elect-presidentsEditorial: A better way to elect presidents | Metro West Daily News | January 4, 2009Mon, 04 Jan 2010 1:38:47 -0800http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/undercover/fox-undercover-state-agencies-spending-millions-on-lobbyistsMon, 21 Dec 2009 6:18:43 -0800http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20091220/NEWS/912200333/-1/NEWS01Mon, 21 Dec 2009 6:17:44 -0800http://www.bluemassgroup.com/diary/18005/sen-gale-candaras-six-reasons-to-vote-capuanoTue, 08 Dec 2009 12:20:20 -0800http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/politics/representative-michael-capuanoWed, 02 Dec 2009 8:03:11 -0800http://events.thetranscript.com/boston-ma/events/show/89449458-hendrik-hertzberg-lectureTue, 01 Dec 2009 12:42:16 -0800http://www.wbjournal.com/news45048.htmlMon, 23 Nov 2009 11:39:46 -0800http://www.wickedlocal.com/arlington/news/opinions/x2087394786/Commentary-What-kind-of-a-system-is-thisWhat kind of a system is this? | Arlington Advocate | November 12, 2007Thu, 19 Nov 2009 8:06:34 -0800http://www.itemlive.com/articles/2009/11/14/sports/sports08.txtTue, 17 Nov 2009 11:51:22 -0800http://www.myfoxboston.com/dpp/news/undercover/massachusetts-lawmakers-working-second-jobsMassachusetts Lawmakers Working Second Jobs (Fox News - November 16, 2009)Mon, 16 Nov 2009 9:24:33 -0800http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5i5Bt-4IjpjrHgz0IF6RW1sInhiCwD9BUT1GO1Mass. gov.: No quid pro quo in Kraft donations (Associated Press - November 14, 2009) Mon, 16 Nov 2009 9:11:54 -0800http://wbztv.com/business/Mass.governor.says.2.1310796.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 8:57:06 -0800http://www.thenewstribune.com/apheadlines/sports/story/953464.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 8:56:05 -0800http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/sports/overworked-105046-feature-berea.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 8:55:43 -0800http://www.krnv.com/Global/story.asp?S=11501558&nav=menu113_5_5Mon, 16 Nov 2009 8:54:03 -0800http://www.action3news.com/Global/story.asp?S=11501558&nav=menu550_4_13Mon, 16 Nov 2009 8:52:33 -0800http://www.thebostonchannel.com/money/21615483/detail.htmlMon, 16 Nov 2009 8:50:06 -0800http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/11/12/patrick_oks_expanded_benefits_for_veterans/Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:24:44 -0800http://journals.democraticunderground.com/WillYourVoteBCounted/460Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:18:59 -0800http://www.massinc.org/index.php?id=749&pub_id=2498Missed Opportunity (Commonwealth Magazine, Fall 2009)Thu, 29 Oct 2009 7:49:14 -0700http://www.patriotledger.com/homepage/x566154492/State-law-blocks-easy-access-to-lawmakers-outside-earnings#Scene_1Wed, 28 Oct 2009 8:01:29 -0700http://www.metrowestdailynews.com/news/x1768143233/Not-so-public-disclosuresTue, 27 Oct 2009 8:35:50 -0700http://events.thetranscript.com/cambridge-ma/events/show/89114190-electoral-reform-relying-on-the-popular-vote-in-presidental-electionsMon, 26 Oct 2009 9:46:54 -0700http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/x51576897/Callahan-wants-more-ethics-reformCallahan Wants More Ethics Reform (Milford Daily News, October 15, 2009)Thu, 15 Oct 2009 7:52:47 -0700