While generally categorized as a progressive reform procedure, too often the referendum is used by those who oppose progressive legal change to challenge positive measures adopted by a legislature. This November 6, Maryland voters face two such referendum measures challenging laws that promote inclusion and civil rights. Even though the measures were placed on the ballot by those opposed to the laws, voters must vote “FOR” the measure in order to preserve these progressive laws. Because these measures are critical to civil rights in Maryland, MALDEF recommends votes “FOR” Questions 4 and 6, as explained below. I hope that the position endorsements and brief explanations set forth below help you in deciding how to vote on these two ballot measures. But, however you decide, what is most important is that every eligible voter take the time to decide and VOTE. Thank you.
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MALDEF POSITIONS ON CALIFORNIA BALLOT PROPOSITIONS
This November, we face a critical election, in which high levels of participation by Latino voters everywhere can send a powerful message about the importance of the Latino community and its policy views. While the hard-fought presidential election has received most of the media and public attention, the importance of the 2012 General Election also lies in critical congressional and legislative races, as well as in important policy measures on the ballot in many states. Today, MALDEF releases its recommended positions on the statewide ballot propositions in the California general election. With eleven measures on the ballot, significant issues of policy in many different areas will be determined by California voters in a few weeks. MALDEF makes recommendations with respect to nine of those measures. I hope that the position endorsements and brief explanations set forth below help you in deciding how to vote on these measures. But, however you decide, what is most important is that every eligible voter take the time to decide and VOTE. Thank you.