Geoff Foster
@geoffreyfoster.bsky.social
Organizer, voter, and Executive Director of Common Cause Massachusetts (He/Him)
Views are my own. RTs ≠ Endorsements.
Views are my own. RTs ≠ Endorsements.
Spent all day in Washington DC hand-delivering petitions from thousands of @CommonCauseMa members to our Congressional delegation as a part of our People's Promise campaign.
Any budget passed by Congress must put people before billionaires.
Any budget passed by Congress must put people before billionaires.
September 29, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Spent all day in Washington DC hand-delivering petitions from thousands of @CommonCauseMa members to our Congressional delegation as a part of our People's Promise campaign.
Any budget passed by Congress must put people before billionaires.
Any budget passed by Congress must put people before billionaires.
Reposted by Geoff Foster
Today's @bostonglobe.com column asks an important question: if OCPF is able to fully investigate, conclude, and resolve credible allegations of campaign finance violations, should they release the findings before an election? We say voters deserve to know.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/14/o...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/14/o...
Voters deserve guidance on campaign finance allegations - The Boston Globe
The Office of Campaign and Political Finance deliberately puts off reaching any resolution regarding specific complaints until after an election takes place. That needs to change.
www.bostonglobe.com
August 14, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Today's @bostonglobe.com column asks an important question: if OCPF is able to fully investigate, conclude, and resolve credible allegations of campaign finance violations, should they release the findings before an election? We say voters deserve to know.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/14/o...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/14/o...
"Federal spending data shows Mass. companies that work with ICE" including a contracted gun range in Dracut.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Federal spending data shows Mass. companies that work with ICE
A list of companies working with ICE from around the country, drawn from federal spending data, was recently compiled on a map as part of a website called boycottcitizens.org
www.yahoo.com
July 23, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Federal spending data shows Mass. companies that work with ICE" including a contracted gun range in Dracut.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Thanks to MASSterList for interviewing me about the current state of Democracy and what Common Cause Massachusetts is doing about it for today's Independence Day feature. 🇺🇸 #mapoli
Read my full interview here:
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/a-historic...
Read my full interview here:
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/a-historic...
A "historic stress test" on democracy
Explore democracy's challenges with Geoff Foster from Common Cause Massachusetts, offering insights into voting rights, political power, and the critical path forward for civic engagement.
massterlist.beehiiv.com
July 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Thanks to MASSterList for interviewing me about the current state of Democracy and what Common Cause Massachusetts is doing about it for today's Independence Day feature. 🇺🇸 #mapoli
Read my full interview here:
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/a-historic...
Read my full interview here:
massterlist.beehiiv.com/p/a-historic...
Most of the grievances listed in the Declaration of Indepenedence about King George III apply to our unaccountable and tyrannical president. It's shocking.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Here are the Declaration of Independence’s grievances against King George III. Many apply to Trump.
It's uncanny.
www.motherjones.com
July 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Most of the grievances listed in the Declaration of Indepenedence about King George III apply to our unaccountable and tyrannical president. It's shocking.
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Thank you to my #Lowell people for joining me to discuss Common Cause MA campaigns.
Excited to host many more "Coffee with a Cause" events across the Commonwealth. Let me know if you'd like to host us at a coffee shop in your city or town!
Happy to drive anywhere.
Excited to host many more "Coffee with a Cause" events across the Commonwealth. Let me know if you'd like to host us at a coffee shop in your city or town!
Happy to drive anywhere.
May 31, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Thank you to my #Lowell people for joining me to discuss Common Cause MA campaigns.
Excited to host many more "Coffee with a Cause" events across the Commonwealth. Let me know if you'd like to host us at a coffee shop in your city or town!
Happy to drive anywhere.
Excited to host many more "Coffee with a Cause" events across the Commonwealth. Let me know if you'd like to host us at a coffee shop in your city or town!
Happy to drive anywhere.
It's finally time for Same Day Registration in Massachusetts.
Read about our press conference on Wednesday from the State House News Service.
www.yahoo.com/news/registr...
Read about our press conference on Wednesday from the State House News Service.
www.yahoo.com/news/registr...
Registration reform supporters build case on rejected ballots
Voting reform supporters renewed their campaign Wednesday for Beacon Hill to overhaul how Bay Staters cast ballots, including by authorizing same-day registration, with dire warnings about the prospec...
www.yahoo.com
May 16, 2025 at 12:42 PM
It's finally time for Same Day Registration in Massachusetts.
Read about our press conference on Wednesday from the State House News Service.
www.yahoo.com/news/registr...
Read about our press conference on Wednesday from the State House News Service.
www.yahoo.com/news/registr...
Today Common Cause MA and our partners launched the Voting Access Campaign at the State House!
It's time for Same Day Registration in MA.
Join us at www.votingrightsma.org.
It's time for Same Day Registration in MA.
Join us at www.votingrightsma.org.
May 14, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Today Common Cause MA and our partners launched the Voting Access Campaign at the State House!
It's time for Same Day Registration in MA.
Join us at www.votingrightsma.org.
It's time for Same Day Registration in MA.
Join us at www.votingrightsma.org.
Thanks to the hundreds of everyday people who came out in the rain for "Hands Off! Chelmsford Fights Back."
I was proud to speak on behalf of Common Cause Massachusetts and our work to strengthen democracy at the state and local level.
I was proud to speak on behalf of Common Cause Massachusetts and our work to strengthen democracy at the state and local level.
April 5, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Thanks to the hundreds of everyday people who came out in the rain for "Hands Off! Chelmsford Fights Back."
I was proud to speak on behalf of Common Cause Massachusetts and our work to strengthen democracy at the state and local level.
I was proud to speak on behalf of Common Cause Massachusetts and our work to strengthen democracy at the state and local level.
On Tuesday March 25, 2025 news outlets reported on the abduction and disappearing by federal agents of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University student.
Common Cause Massachusetts is responding with the following statement:
Common Cause Massachusetts is responding with the following statement:
March 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
On Tuesday March 25, 2025 news outlets reported on the abduction and disappearing by federal agents of Rumeysa Ozturk, a Tufts University student.
Common Cause Massachusetts is responding with the following statement:
Common Cause Massachusetts is responding with the following statement:
Reposted by Geoff Foster
Video footage obtained by NBC News shows the moment Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested. Oztur is a Turkish national and doctoral student at Tufts University with a valid student visa, her lawyer says.
March 27, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Video footage obtained by NBC News shows the moment Rumeysa Ozturk was arrested. Oztur is a Turkish national and doctoral student at Tufts University with a valid student visa, her lawyer says.
This is terrifying and yet another sign that authoritarianism is on the rise in America. Rumeysa Ozturk is entitled to due process and should be freed immediately.
apnews.com/video/turkis...
apnews.com/video/turkis...
Turkish student at Tufts University detained, video shows masked people handcuffing her
A Turkish national who is a doctoral student at Tufts University has been detained by federal agents without explanation, her lawyer said on Wednesday.
apnews.com
March 27, 2025 at 1:03 AM
This is terrifying and yet another sign that authoritarianism is on the rise in America. Rumeysa Ozturk is entitled to due process and should be freed immediately.
apnews.com/video/turkis...
apnews.com/video/turkis...
Thank you to the Boston City Council for lifting up #SunshineWeek and endorsing legislation that would require local government bodies to provide hybrid (remote and in-person) meetings! This is a top priority for Common Cause Massachusetts. #mapoli #bospoli
March 20, 2025 at 1:13 AM
Thank you to the Boston City Council for lifting up #SunshineWeek and endorsing legislation that would require local government bodies to provide hybrid (remote and in-person) meetings! This is a top priority for Common Cause Massachusetts. #mapoli #bospoli
Join me and the Common Cause Massachusetts team next Wednesday 3/5 @ 6pm on Zoom for the Platform for People Power - Campaign Launch!
Let's build a people powered movement to strengthen our democracy at the state and local level in MA.
act.commoncause.org/events/2025-...
Let's build a people powered movement to strengthen our democracy at the state and local level in MA.
act.commoncause.org/events/2025-...
2025 CCMA Platform for People Power Campaign Launch
Join Common Cause Massachusetts for our 2025-2026 Campaign Launch! We will be discussing our priority legislation for this Legislative Session and updating volunteers on ways to get involved in streng...
act.commoncause.org
February 28, 2025 at 2:23 AM
Join me and the Common Cause Massachusetts team next Wednesday 3/5 @ 6pm on Zoom for the Platform for People Power - Campaign Launch!
Let's build a people powered movement to strengthen our democracy at the state and local level in MA.
act.commoncause.org/events/2025-...
Let's build a people powered movement to strengthen our democracy at the state and local level in MA.
act.commoncause.org/events/2025-...
Reposted by Geoff Foster
Democracy dies in darkness. And Jeff Bezos is purposely turning off the lights. www.nbcnews.com/media/jeff-b...
Jeff Bezos overhauls Washington Post opinion section, says it will focus on 'personal liberties and free markets'
Opinion Editor David Shipley decided to "step away" after Bezos offered him the chance to continue in his role but under this new editorial focus.
www.nbcnews.com
February 26, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Democracy dies in darkness. And Jeff Bezos is purposely turning off the lights. www.nbcnews.com/media/jeff-b...
Remote Access is Disability Justice. That's why we're teaming up with Disability Law Center Inc., CILs, and others to advocate for a state law to require hybrid and remote meeting access for local government bodies in MA. #mapoli #AccessMA
Take action today: act.commoncause.org/.../tell-you....
Take action today: act.commoncause.org/.../tell-you....
February 21, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Remote Access is Disability Justice. That's why we're teaming up with Disability Law Center Inc., CILs, and others to advocate for a state law to require hybrid and remote meeting access for local government bodies in MA. #mapoli #AccessMA
Take action today: act.commoncause.org/.../tell-you....
Take action today: act.commoncause.org/.../tell-you....
Remote meetings are part of our new normal, so why not guarantee that Bay Staters can use remote access to engage their City Council, Selectboard, and School Committee? I went on @nbcboston.com to discuss why remote access should be required.
Full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvWl...
Full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvWl...
What should government meetings look like after the pandemic?
YouTube video by NBC10 Boston
www.youtube.com
February 15, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Remote meetings are part of our new normal, so why not guarantee that Bay Staters can use remote access to engage their City Council, Selectboard, and School Committee? I went on @nbcboston.com to discuss why remote access should be required.
Full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvWl...
Full segment here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=RvWl...
The fact that an aspiring trillionaire can simultaneously rake in gov't contracts while claiming to cut government spending is enraging.
It is obvious what is happening and that more attempts will be made by Musk to grow wealthier off the public's dime. #FireMusk
time.com/7221880/stat...
It is obvious what is happening and that more attempts will be made by Musk to grow wealthier off the public's dime. #FireMusk
time.com/7221880/stat...
Tesla Removed From $400M Federal Contract Amid Musk Scrutiny
The State Department updated its 2025 procurement forecast after the line item was publicly questioned about potential conflict of interest.
time.com
February 13, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The fact that an aspiring trillionaire can simultaneously rake in gov't contracts while claiming to cut government spending is enraging.
It is obvious what is happening and that more attempts will be made by Musk to grow wealthier off the public's dime. #FireMusk
time.com/7221880/stat...
It is obvious what is happening and that more attempts will be made by Musk to grow wealthier off the public's dime. #FireMusk
time.com/7221880/stat...
BREAKING: Trump & Project 2025's effort to illegally pause federal aid has been temporarily blocked.
Thanks again to @massago.bsky.social for joining this fight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Thanks again to @massago.bsky.social for joining this fight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
D.C. federal judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to pause federal aid spending
The order from Judge Loren AliKhan runs through next Monday, when further arguments in the case are scheduled.
www.nbcnews.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
BREAKING: Trump & Project 2025's effort to illegally pause federal aid has been temporarily blocked.
Thanks again to @massago.bsky.social for joining this fight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Thanks again to @massago.bsky.social for joining this fight.
www.nbcnews.com/politics/don...
Thank you Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell for joining the fight against Trump's latest illegal power grab.
This particular effort is directly out of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 (page 358).
www.wbur.org/news/2025/01...
This particular effort is directly out of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 (page 358).
www.wbur.org/news/2025/01...
Mass. joins multi-state lawsuit to halt Trump's federal aid freeze
Massachusetts may be one of several states suing the federal government over a Trump administration directive to freeze federal grant and loan programs.
www.wbur.org
January 28, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Thank you Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell for joining the fight against Trump's latest illegal power grab.
This particular effort is directly out of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 (page 358).
www.wbur.org/news/2025/01...
This particular effort is directly out of the Heritage Foundation's Project 2025 (page 358).
www.wbur.org/news/2025/01...
Common Cause MA is working hard to build a grassroots movement to strengthen democracy in Massachusetts.
Support us today on #GivingTuesday by visiting www.commoncause.org/massachusetts/donate
Support us today on #GivingTuesday by visiting www.commoncause.org/massachusetts/donate
December 3, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Common Cause MA is working hard to build a grassroots movement to strengthen democracy in Massachusetts.
Support us today on #GivingTuesday by visiting www.commoncause.org/massachusetts/donate
Support us today on #GivingTuesday by visiting www.commoncause.org/massachusetts/donate
Issues of pay-to-play within Trump's transition? Big money is entering a renewed gilded age in our politics.
www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/26/n...
www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/26/n...
Trump transition team suggests sidelining top adviser over pay-to-play allegations - The Boston Globe
The top lawyer on Donald Trump’s transition team has investigated a longtime adviser to the president-elect over allegations he used his proximity to Trump to score payments from those seeking roles o...
www.bostonglobe.com
November 27, 2024 at 1:45 AM
Issues of pay-to-play within Trump's transition? Big money is entering a renewed gilded age in our politics.
www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/26/n...
www.bostonglobe.com/2024/11/26/n...
Conflicts of interest often come from undisclosed political contributions which create undue influence over our leaders.
Is 47 completely up for sale? We must demand full transparency.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
Is 47 completely up for sale? We must demand full transparency.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
Trump Is Running His Transition Team on Secret Money
Breaking with past practice, President-elect Donald J. Trump has not agreed to disclose the donors paying for his planning effort or to limit their contributions.
www.nytimes.com
November 25, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Conflicts of interest often come from undisclosed political contributions which create undue influence over our leaders.
Is 47 completely up for sale? We must demand full transparency.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
Is 47 completely up for sale? We must demand full transparency.
www.nytimes.com/2024/11/24/u...
Today I went on @wbur.org to discuss barriers to voting ID'd in our Election Protection report.
As i said on the radio, "this has to be the last election in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts where we are knowingly leaving so many voters behind." #mapoli
www.wbur.org/news/2024/11...
As i said on the radio, "this has to be the last election in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts where we are knowingly leaving so many voters behind." #mapoli
www.wbur.org/news/2024/11...
Post-election report shows accessibility, ballot and registration issues
Report by coalition of voting rights groups found numerous problems on Election Day across the Commonwealth including accessibility to the polls, broken tabulation machines and ballot shortages.
www.wbur.org
November 21, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Today I went on @wbur.org to discuss barriers to voting ID'd in our Election Protection report.
As i said on the radio, "this has to be the last election in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts where we are knowingly leaving so many voters behind." #mapoli
www.wbur.org/news/2024/11...
As i said on the radio, "this has to be the last election in the history of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts where we are knowingly leaving so many voters behind." #mapoli
www.wbur.org/news/2024/11...
Gaetz, bye. apnews.com/article/gaet...
Gaetz withdraws as Trump's pick for attorney general, averting confirmation battle in the Senate
Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation.
apnews.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:06 PM
Gaetz, bye. apnews.com/article/gaet...