A week ago, we witnessed an attempted coup d'etat in the United States. The January 6, 2021 insurrection on our Capitol was an attack on our country’s fundamental democratic values, perpetrated by right-wing, white supremacist militants. It was another chapter in our country’s legacy of white supremacist violence. It was a reminder to us that white supremacy is our single greatest threat.
Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, Executive Director of The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center (BISC) issued the following statement on the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.
BISC Executive Director Chris Melody Fields Figueredo releases statement on Labor Day, essential workers and continuing the work for a prosperous future.
BISC Executive Director, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, issued the following statement recognizing the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment and acknowledging its pertinence today.
The Ballot Initiative Strategy Center’s (BISC) Executive Director, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, issued the following statement regarding the sweeping passage of a ballot measure to expand Medicaid in Missouri.
Today, Oklahoma became the first state to expand Medicaid coverage during this pandemic. In the midst of COVID-19, voters passed Measure 802, making Oklahoma the 37th state to expand Medicaid coverage for those who need it most.
Welcome to the all-new Ballot Initiative Strategy Center website! After months of planning and development, we’re proud to present you with not only a fresh new look, but also a hub for ballot initiative information.
Today, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center’s (BISC) Executive Director, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, issued the following statement regarding the 155th Celebration of Juneteenth.
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center’s (BISC) Executive Director, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, issued the following statement today regarding the beginning of Pride Month
Ballot Initiative Strategy Center’s (BISC) Executive Director, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo issued the following statement today about the recurring state-sanctioned violence and brutality against Black people by law enforcement
Portland voters delivered a resounding win for a powerful measure to fight homelessness in the Metro region. By approving $2.5 billion over the next decade to help the most vulnerable members of the Portland area, voters proved that even in times of crisis, ballot measures like 26-210 can make lasting change in any community.
Earlier today, Ballot Initiative Strategy Center’s (BISC) Executive Director, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, issued the following statement congratulating DACA recipients and immigration activists on their ceaseless efforts to defend DACA and immigrant youth.
Earlier today, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, the executive director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, released the following statement regarding the Missouri legislature’s latest attempt to overturn the Clean Missouri initiative passed by voters in 2018.
In the face of this public health crisis, our democracy may well be at stake. Despite what may feel like a bleak horizon, I have hope for our democracy and our future — let me tell you why.
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Earlier today, Chris Melody Fields Figueredo, the Executive Director of the Ballot Initiative Strategy Center, released the following statement regarding the importance of continuing ballot initiatives even in the time of the coronavirus pandemic...