Recent Opinion Articles
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Edward B. Foley, November 5 - Election Commissions and Supreme Courts
Edward B. Foley, October 20 - Line-drawing after Overruling Austin
Edward B. Foley, September 9 - Citizens United, Stare Decisis, and Democracy
Edward B. Foley, July 31 - Impressive Unanimity: the Historical Significance of Coleman v. Franken
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State-by-State Coverage (Massachusetts)
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Recent News Stories
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10/7/09
State eyes allowing teenagers voting rights
Although they'd still be prohibited from casting a ballot until they turn 18, 16- and 17-year-olds would be able to register to vote under a proposal that a lieutenant to the House Speaker Robert DeLeo described Wednesday as his top priority of the next six weeks.
9/17/09
House approves election law change
The Massachusetts House of Representatives has approved a bill allowing Governor Patrick to appoint an interim Senator to the seat left vacant by Ted Kennedy's death.
8/30/09
Mass. Attorney General To Rule On Ballot Questions
Wednesday is the deadline for Attorney General Martha Coakley to decide whether each question is eligible for the ballot. Under the Massachusetts Constitution certain subjects are barred from initiative petitions, including those relating to religion, the courts, and certain provisions of the state Declaration of Rights.
8/26/09
Kennedy successor to be chosen by special election
Unlike most states, a successor to fill Sen. Edward Kennedy's seat in the Senate will be chosen through a special election, not by the governor.
8/16/09
Stickers not seen as issue for Lynn mayoral primary
Votes for write-in candidates or those designated by a special campaign sticker will be counted separately during the Sept. 15 primary election.
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