Standout for Democracy held in Springfield

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How Springfield, the ‘City of Firsts,’ embodies the revolutionary spirit

Militias in Lexington and Concord sparked the American Revolution 250 years ago, facing the British troops and defining our nation’s fight for democracy and freedom for generations to come.Now, we’re leading America’s commemoration of these world-changing events. This is an historic opportunity to rediscover our shared past and connect with a future fueled by that same spirit of deep courage and bold vision – one that has allowed our state to be…

Standout for Democracy held in Springfield

Saturday people took to the streets in Springfield to make their voices heard as a part of a Defend Democracy standout.

Defending Democracy from the Ground Up

Last week in Leipzig, I joined Mayors, City Leaders and Councillors from across Europe at the EuroCities Conference to discuss one of the most pressing issues of our time: how we protect and strengthen democracy in the digital age. I had the opportunity to contribute to both the opening plenary and separate breakout sessions on…