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Gen Z politicians who want to make a change grapple with parties that aren’t always ready for them
CIRCLE's Alberto Medina is quoted in this piece on Gen Z representation in politics, “If we do not have young people at the table either as elected officials or as voters, then we have a situation in which our politics are not reflective of the population as a whole, and we have a group of people whose needs that may be unique are being neglected.”
The Boston Globe
The ballot question that explains why Mass. has so many ballot questions
cSPA's Evan Horowitz is quoted in this Boston Globe article, "It perfectly encapsulates why we're seeing more ballot questions, groups have lost faith in the legislative process." cSPA analysis of Ballot Question 3 is also cited.
Boston.com
Question 3, which would establish all-party primaries, draws big names on both sides
cSPA research into Ballot Question 3 and the potential ramifications of changing the primary system in Massachusetts is referenced in this Boston.com article.
WBUR
Question 7 aims to change Mass. zoning law to build more single-family homes
cSPA's analysis of Ballot Question 7, "increasing single-family home construction by roughly 15 percent and overall housing development by roughly 5 percent," is referenced in this WBUR piece.
Realtor.com
Massachusetts Ballot Question Would Legalize Smaller Lots for Starter Homes
cSPA's analysis of Ballot Question 7 including estimates that it could result in the construction of 750 new homes a year is included in this article.
Boston.com