Paul Schlichtman
@schlichtman.org
School board member; retired urban educator & principal. My passions are public policy (especially education & transportation), local governance. Oxford commas, Daf Yomi. (he/him) #mapoli #maedu #ArlingtonMA
Arlington, Massachusetts
Arlington, Massachusetts
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“Spill the Tea! Vote them out!” “Doubts? LeavingMAGA.org “ Arlington MA visibility brigade protest
October 1, 2026 at 2:19 AM
“Spill the Tea! Vote them out!” “Doubts? LeavingMAGA.org “ Arlington MA visibility brigade protest
Look at this wonderful thing of beauty that appeared in my kitchen! Joy! Thanks to @riekopiano.bsky.social
October 1, 2026 at 5:43 PM
Look at this wonderful thing of beauty that appeared in my kitchen! Joy! Thanks to @riekopiano.bsky.social
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Question 3 supporters have pulled in a growing number of mayors who’ve witnessed top-two elections up close. But not everyone agrees that the system would translate well to state elections.
Mass. mayoral elections use all-party primaries. So what do mayors think of Question 3?
Question 3 supporters have pulled in a growing number of mayors who’ve witnessed top-two elections up close. But not everyone agrees that the system would translate well to state elections.
trib.al
September 21, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Question 3 supporters have pulled in a growing number of mayors who’ve witnessed top-two elections up close. But not everyone agrees that the system would translate well to state elections.
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Agawam City Council President Anthony Russo
Arlington School Committee Member Paul Schlichtman
Cambridge City Councilor Patty Nolan
Arlington School Committee Member Paul Schlichtman
Cambridge City Councilor Patty Nolan
September 24, 2026 at 4:37 PM
Agawam City Council President Anthony Russo
Arlington School Committee Member Paul Schlichtman
Cambridge City Councilor Patty Nolan
Arlington School Committee Member Paul Schlichtman
Cambridge City Councilor Patty Nolan
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Great piece highlighting the dangers of Question 5. Vote no on 5.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/28/o...
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Massachusetts needs to save for a rainy day - The Boston Globe
The proposed tax rebate rule would tie the state’s hands when revenues fall and demand for services rises.
www.bostonglobe.com
September 28, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Great piece highlighting the dangers of Question 5. Vote no on 5.
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/28/o...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/28/o...
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Repeals a provision from a 1980 law related to the MBTA Red Line extension. The bill's practical effect depends on what that original provision required or prohibited, but the repeal removes an existing legal obligation or restriction tied to the Red Line.
September 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Repeals a provision from a 1980 law related to the MBTA Red Line extension. The bill's practical effect depends on what that original provision required or prohibited, but the repeal removes an existing legal obligation or restriction tied to the Red Line.
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Garballey, Sean filed: H.5681 - An Act relative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority red line extension https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5681 #mapoli
September 28, 2026 at 10:00 PM
Garballey, Sean filed: H.5681 - An Act relative to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority red line extension https://malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H5681 #mapoli
Of the 200 #mapoli state legislative seats on the Massachusetts ballot in 2026:
143 districts: One uncontested candidate
53 districts: Two candidates.
4 districts have 3 candidates on the ballot.
• First Middlesex (Senate)
• Fifth Essex (House)
• Third Hampden (House)
• Seventh Worcester (House)
143 districts: One uncontested candidate
53 districts: Two candidates.
4 districts have 3 candidates on the ballot.
• First Middlesex (Senate)
• Fifth Essex (House)
• Third Hampden (House)
• Seventh Worcester (House)
September 28, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Of the 200 #mapoli state legislative seats on the Massachusetts ballot in 2026:
143 districts: One uncontested candidate
53 districts: Two candidates.
4 districts have 3 candidates on the ballot.
• First Middlesex (Senate)
• Fifth Essex (House)
• Third Hampden (House)
• Seventh Worcester (House)
143 districts: One uncontested candidate
53 districts: Two candidates.
4 districts have 3 candidates on the ballot.
• First Middlesex (Senate)
• Fifth Essex (House)
• Third Hampden (House)
• Seventh Worcester (House)
Congress shouldn't appropriate another penny for the Pentagon until Hegseth is replaced by a competent military leader.
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
Republicans fuming at Hegseth as war costs build
Some lawmakers are resisting the Pentagon chief’s budget requests amid concerns over his leadership.
www.semafor.com
September 28, 2026 at 3:56 PM
Congress shouldn't appropriate another penny for the Pentagon until Hegseth is replaced by a competent military leader.
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
www.semafor.com/article/09/2...
Massachusetts voters: If you receive a November ballot filled with uncontested races, the fix is on the same ballot. Vote YES on Question 3. #mapoli
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Yes on Question 3 – Massachusetts All-Party Primaries (2026)
Massachusetts Question 3 (2026): one primary ballot, every candidate, every voter. From Coalition for Healthy Democracy. Vote YES on Nov 3.
yeson3ma.org
September 28, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Massachusetts voters: If you receive a November ballot filled with uncontested races, the fix is on the same ballot. Vote YES on Question 3. #mapoli
yeson3ma.org
yeson3ma.org
The A.L. West division champions will not have a winning record. As a division champion, they will receive the third seed in the playoffs.
September 27, 2026 at 2:21 PM
The A.L. West division champions will not have a winning record. As a division champion, they will receive the third seed in the playoffs.
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In response to reporting from #mapoli's Katie Lannan: let's be clear, there is no "new way to fund" a gas tax giveaway. All the governor is doing in her proposal is taking much-needed resources away from worthy transportation needs. There is nothing "net new" about this.
September 25, 2026 at 12:59 PM
In response to reporting from #mapoli's Katie Lannan: let's be clear, there is no "new way to fund" a gas tax giveaway. All the governor is doing in her proposal is taking much-needed resources away from worthy transportation needs. There is nothing "net new" about this.
A YES vote on Question 3 advances the top two candidates who earn their ballot line in the primary - regardless of party. If California is any indication, it will give voters more choices and better choices in state elections. #mapoli www.reddit.com/r/massachuse...
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September 27, 2026 at 1:51 AM
A YES vote on Question 3 advances the top two candidates who earn their ballot line in the primary - regardless of party. If California is any indication, it will give voters more choices and better choices in state elections. #mapoli www.reddit.com/r/massachuse...
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🚨 The #NAACP New England Area Conference Endorses Question 3!
Read more: commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/all-...
#massachusetts #mapoli
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#massachusetts #mapoli
September 26, 2026 at 4:11 PM
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🚨 The #NAACP New England Area Conference Endorses Question 3!
Read more: commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/all-...
#massachusetts #mapoli
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#massachusetts #mapoli
September 25, 2026 at 10:53 PM
🚨 The #NAACP New England Area Conference Endorses Question 3!
Read more: commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/all-...
#massachusetts #mapoli
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#massachusetts #mapoli
Congresswoman Jesse Mermell?
An all-party primary could have elected a progressive voice in Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District. #mapoli
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An all-party primary could have elected a progressive voice in Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District. #mapoli
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Congresswoman Jesse Mermell?
or... how a heavily Democratic congressional election was reduced to a Charlie Baker - Donald Trump contest
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September 25, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Congresswoman Jesse Mermell?
An all-party primary could have elected a progressive voice in Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District. #mapoli
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An all-party primary could have elected a progressive voice in Massachusetts Fourth Congressional District. #mapoli
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If voters don’t want Democrats who support Trump running against Republicans, Democrats running against token Republicans or uncontested races where one party dominates the landscape, a top-two primary provides the best solution to our flawed primaries. #mapoli
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What Turco’s primary victory tells us
JEFFREY ROSARIO TURCO, who was described by the Boston Globe’s Yvonne Abraham as “an anti-choice, transphobic, border-wall-loving Trumper,” won the March
commonwealthbeacon.org
September 24, 2026 at 12:54 PM
If voters don’t want Democrats who support Trump running against Republicans, Democrats running against token Republicans or uncontested races where one party dominates the landscape, a top-two primary provides the best solution to our flawed primaries. #mapoli
commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/what...
commonwealthbeacon.org/opinion/what...
Don't be fooled by the "money in politics" argument against Question 3. #mapoli
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Andy Vargas and his specious “big money” argument against Question 3
The State Rep from Haverhill hasn’t seen a contested election since 2017, and he has $88,997.96 in his campaign account. Of course he wants to preserve the status quo.
substack.com
September 23, 2026 at 4:57 PM
Don't be fooled by the "money in politics" argument against Question 3. #mapoli
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THE ZYN FACTOR: Republican Michael Minogue has built a somewhat quixotic plank into his gubernatorial campaign: Legalize the sale of flavored nicotine pouches — and in particular one brand, ZYN.
He could also benefit financially from such a move. #mapoli www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/21/m...
He could also benefit financially from such a move. #mapoli www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/21/m...
Michael Minogue is pledging to bring back flavored nicotine pouches like ZYN. He also has a financial interest in it. - The Boston Globe
GOP gubernatorial nominee Michael Minogue could benefit financially if the flavored nicotine products ZYN sells are allowed to return to Massachusetts store shelves.
www.bostonglobe.com
September 21, 2026 at 12:03 PM
THE ZYN FACTOR: Republican Michael Minogue has built a somewhat quixotic plank into his gubernatorial campaign: Legalize the sale of flavored nicotine pouches — and in particular one brand, ZYN.
He could also benefit financially from such a move. #mapoli www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/21/m...
He could also benefit financially from such a move. #mapoli www.bostonglobe.com/2026/09/21/m...
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“Noting that #Medford already has top-two elections, Lungo-Koehn said in a statement that passing Question 3 would “bring more competition, broader voter participation, and more accountability to elections across Massachusetts.” #mapoli #question3
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September 21, 2026 at 5:35 PM
“Noting that #Medford already has top-two elections, Lungo-Koehn said in a statement that passing Question 3 would “bring more competition, broader voter participation, and more accountability to elections across Massachusetts.” #mapoli #question3
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Reps. Garballey and Rogers and Sen. Friedman filed legislation (HD 6313) this month repealing a section of a 1980 law barring the MBTA from planning or building any Red Line extension further into Arlington "unless specifically authorized to do so by law."
www.wbur.org/news/2026/09...
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Arlington blocked a Red Line extension decades ago. Now, the town wants to revive the idea
Repealing the 1980 law doesn't guarantee the Red Line will be extended.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Reps. Garballey and Rogers and Sen. Friedman filed legislation (HD 6313) this month repealing a section of a 1980 law barring the MBTA from planning or building any Red Line extension further into Arlington "unless specifically authorized to do so by law."
www.wbur.org/news/2026/09...
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A bill to repeal the ban on transit planning west of Thorndike Field in #ArlingtonMA was filed by Rep. Garballey and Sen. Friedman. Rep. Rogers is a co-sponsor.
September 16, 2026 at 4:29 AM
A bill to repeal the ban on transit planning west of Thorndike Field in #ArlingtonMA was filed by Rep. Garballey and Sen. Friedman. Rep. Rogers is a co-sponsor.
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Serving cattitude for Question 3 🐈 💅!
Want a yard sign? Head to yeson3ma.org/take-action/ to request yours today (or our link in bio). We’ll deliver it right to your door!
#massachusetts #cat #kitten #yeson3 #allpartyprimaries #mapoli
Want a yard sign? Head to yeson3ma.org/take-action/ to request yours today (or our link in bio). We’ll deliver it right to your door!
#massachusetts #cat #kitten #yeson3 #allpartyprimaries #mapoli
September 14, 2026 at 9:09 PM
Serving cattitude for Question 3 🐈 💅!
Want a yard sign? Head to yeson3ma.org/take-action/ to request yours today (or our link in bio). We’ll deliver it right to your door!
#massachusetts #cat #kitten #yeson3 #allpartyprimaries #mapoli
Want a yard sign? Head to yeson3ma.org/take-action/ to request yours today (or our link in bio). We’ll deliver it right to your door!
#massachusetts #cat #kitten #yeson3 #allpartyprimaries #mapoli