Archive - GriffNotes

2025 Predictions for Democracy in Massachusetts

For democracy renovation in the New Year, transparency's the word.

Jan 6 •

December 2024

Voters Want Accountability. They Deserve Real Elections.

Last week, I appeared on WBUR’s Radio Boston with host Cristela Guerra. The following post expands on the topic we discussed our conversation. You can…

Dec 9, 2024 •

June 2024

Power to the (Randomly Selected) People

Why the Massachusetts Governor’s Council Should be Chosen by Lot

Jun 9, 2024 •

May 2024

When Elections are Undemocratic

Why You Should Care about Renovating the Massachusetts Governor’s Council

May 26, 2024 •

Introducing GriffNotes

A Substack about Designing Democracy Better

May 17, 2024 •

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