2023 Action Plan
2023 Action Plan
Partners In Democracy was founded in April 2022 and has spent the remainder of 2022 focused on organizational development and laying the foundation for a Massachusetts Democracy Ballot Initiative, built on the 360° democracy standard.
We are nearing conclusion on:
- a Massachusetts Democracy Scorecard, in light of the 360° democracy standard;
- definition of potential prongs for a ballot initiative, to be deliberated on in 2023; and that demonstrates the kind of powerful, near-term strategies available for advancing
Partnership’s democracy goals; - formalization of partnerships to support deliberative, educational,
and engagement work.
In our next phase of work, we will test the potential prongs of a ballot initiative and to engage a range of communities across the Commonwealth in a discussion of how to achieve a healthier democracy. We will run deliberation sessions with the business community, democracy reform community, and grass-roots community organizations. In addition, we will conduct polling on potential prongs of a ballot initiative.
Partners In Democracy was founded in April 2022 and has spent the remainder of 2022 focused on organizational development and laying the foundation for a Massachusetts Democracy Ballot Initiative, built on the 360° democracy standard.
We are nearing conclusion on:
- a Massachusetts Democracy Scorecard, in light of the 360° democracy standard;
- definition of potential prongs for a ballot initiative, to be deliberated on in 2023; and that demonstrates the kind of powerful, near-term strategies available for advancing
Partnership’s democracy goals; - formalization of partnerships to support deliberative, educational,
and engagement work.
In our next phase of work, we will test the potential prongs of a ballot initiative and to engage a range of communities across the Commonwealth in a discussion of how to achieve a healthier democracy. We will run deliberation sessions with the business community, democracy reform community, and grass-roots community organizations. In addition, we will conduct polling on potential prongs of a ballot initiative.
The potential prongs for a ballot initiative and choices that will be put to engagement groups, with the expectation of one winner in each 360° democracy category, are as follows:
The potential prongs for a ballot initiative and choices that will be put to engagement groups, with the expectation of one winner in each 360° democracy category, are as follows:
- Lowest Af-Am registration in the country
- Lower than average As-Am registration
- Disparities between voting rates for suburbs and gateway cities
The potential prongs for a ballot initiative and choices that will be put to engagement groups, with the expectation of one winner in each 360° democracy category, are as follows:
Right to Vote
Problem
- Lowest Af-Am registration in the country
- Lower than average As-Am registration
- Disparities between voting rates for suburbs and gateway cities
Solution Options
- Same day voter registration
- Automatic mailing of ballots
Right to Run
Problem
Least competitive elections in the country
Solution Options
- Switch from both/and ballot access requirement to either/or requirement
- Switch to Top 5 Primary System
Right to See and Shape
Problem
- Among the least transparent
legislatures in the country Excessive burdens on voters
Solution Options
- Get foreign money out of politics
- Democracy vouchers
- Mandate reporting of committee votes
- Streamline elections calendar
(no odd year elections) - Felon re-enfranchisement
- End need of home rule petitions for municipal RCV
