DemocracyBehindBarsMA

@dbbc_ma

Fighting to end jail-based disenfranchisement, prison gerrymandering, and felony disenfranchisement in Massachusetts. Learn more: bit.ly/jailvotingfact…

Boston, Massachusetts

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Joined March 2021

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DemocracyBehindBarsMA
@dbbc_ma
Apr 26, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Massachusetts is now the third state in the nation to advance voting rights restoration for those in prison out of committee. This win was earned by incarcerated and formerly incarcerated organizers like our coalition leads in the AACC. YES! #mapoli
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DemocracyBehindBarsMA
@dbbc_ma
Sep 6, 2025
In Massachusetts, people serving time for felonies haven’t been allowed to vote in any elections since 2000, when voters approved a constitutional amendment suspending their rights. If it’s successful, the new initiative would reverse that.
As elections near, prisoners and advocates push for voting rights behind bars
From wgbh.org
DemocracyBehindBarsMA
@dbbc_ma
Aug 6, 2025
On the 60th Anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, take a moment to read a powerful article published in The Boston Globe, written by Maurice Skillman — an incarcerated organizer and dedicated advocate for voting rights restoration. bostonglobe.com/2025/08/06/opi…
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DemocracyBehindBarsMA
@dbbc_ma
Apr 4, 2025
NEW: On Tuesday, supporters, including currently incarcerated individuals, testified before the Massachusetts Election Laws Committee in support of amendments to restore voting rights. This hearing was the first step for S.7 and H.63, introduced by @SenLizMiranda and @rep_erika
Progressive Mass and 5 others
DemocracyBehindBarsMA
@dbbc_ma
Mar 17, 2025
Massachusetts residents — Tell your state lawmakers that all incarcerated residents completing their felony sentence deserve a voice in how the state is governed. Take action here: secure.sentencingproject.org/a/ma-lawmakers… @SentencingProj @ProgressiveMass @CampaignLegal @PLSMA @ACLU_Mass