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League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire County (LWVCBC) presents "The Art of Teaching Democracy: A Teaching Strategy – The Case Method Approach & Review of Ballot Questions," with Joshua David Hall, Chair, History Department, Lee Middle & High School, October 24, 2022.
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"The Art of Teaching Democracy: A Teaching Strategy – The Case Method Approach
& Review of Ballot Questions"
Please Join Us Monday Oct. 24 at 5:30 PM
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With Joshua David Hall – department chair of History, Lee High School
League of Women Voters of Central Berkshire County
Please join us as we welcome our guest Joshua David Hall, who attended the Case Method Institute for Education and Democracy this past August as the Central Berkshire County representative. He will give us his perspective on teaching democracy using this method as part of his toolkit, and how its use has influenced his own classroom teaching to enhance learning for all of his students.
We will also present the stated pros and cons of the 4 questions on the November ballot in Massachusetts. This is to raise awareness, and not to persuade voters in a particular direction on any or all of the questions. Links below will take you to the Massachusetts Secretary of State’s page describing the questions.
NB – The League of Women Voters is non-partisan and does not endorse candidates. The League has endorsed only Q4 and has not taken a position on Q1-3.
Question 1 – Proposed Amendment “Additional Tax on Income Over One Million Dollars
A YES VOTE would amend the state Constitution to impose an additional 4% tax on that portion of incomes over one million dollars to be used, subject to appropriation by the state Legislature, on education and transportation.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the state Constitution relative to income tax.
Question 2 – Regulation of Dental Insurance
A YES VOTE would regulate dental insurance rates, including by requiring companies to spend at least 83% of premiums on member dental expenses and quality improvements instead of administrative expenses, and by making other changes to dental insurance regulations.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the law relative to the regulations that apply to dental insurance companies.
Question 3 – Expanded Availability of Licenses for the Sale of Alcoholic Beverages
A YES VOTE would increase the number of licenses a retailer could have for the sale of alcoholic beverages to be consumed off premises, limit the number of “all-alcoholic beverages” licenses that a retailer could acquire, restrict use of self-checkout, and require retailers to accept customers’ out-of-state identification.
A NO VOTE would make no change in the laws governing the retail sale of alcoholic beverages.
Question 4 - Eligibility for Driver’s Licenses
A YES VOTE would keep in place the law, which would allow Massachusetts residents who cannot provide proof of lawful presence in the United States to obtain a driver’s license or permit if they meet the other requirements for doing so.
A NO VOTE would repeal this law.
Ramelle and the Board of LWV CBC
ramelle1@mac.com
Board of Directors
Amy Cooper, Stockbridge
Betty Farbman, Treasurer, Egremont,
Lucy Kennedy, Lenox
Susan Morris, Secretary, Stockbridge
Ramelle Pulitzer, President, Stockbridge
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Lee, Massachusetts 01238
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