Politics Report from Massachusetts
How Do We Deal with Toxic State Government?
Policy Advocate Travis Benson
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Massachusetts Policy Advocate Travis Benson
‘Despite all of this—and maybe in spite of it—organizing is incredibly fulfilling work. With the increasing wealth gap and worsening of living standards in this country, it is a privilege to work on issues one believes in. That’s why it’s imperative for advocates and grassroots organizers to recognize the systemic dysfunction of insider politics. We must all ask ourselves: How much is it worth appeasing leadership if the rewards are crumbs? How much is it worth retaining access to the Legislature if it’s almost always for their benefit?’
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For more than five years Travis Benson has represented the interests of citizens of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts as a policy advocate, primarily working on issues of transparency.
His article, “Dissecting the ‘Toxic’ State House Culture”, published May 25 in Commonwealth Beacon recounts the current dysfunction of the state legislature of Massachusetts.
The issues we discussed are not unique to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a state near and dear to host Scott M. Graves, the state of his birth and upbringing.
For those listening in Massachusetts and other states, discover through our discussion some insight as to countering the issues Travis recounts. Issues you might also be facing on your home state.
If our efforts in community development, economic development, rural and urban alike are to take hold, we must get right with our political leaders and the daily requirements of governance.
