We are already witnessing an assault on our democracy from Washington, now we find another attempt here at home. It came to our attention just a week or so ago that Gov. Maura Healey seeks to override “Chapter 503 of the Acts of 1982. Chapter 503, approved by 67.5% of voters in the state in 1982, [that] requires the Legislature to issue a report on a proposed nuclear power plant or low-level radioactive waste storage or disposal facility and the approval of voters at a statewide election before construction could begin.” (Recorder, July 5) The Healey administration is taking a page from MAGA’s anti-democratic playbook in an ill-conceived attempt to revive nuclear power here in the commonwealth and in the heart of the No Nukes movement. By ignoring the will of the people, the governor risks her reputation and, perhaps kicks the hornet’s nest.

It is unlikely veterans of the Clamshell Alliance and their supporters will sit idly by and allow the return of “No Solution to Nuclear Pollution” to threaten their homes and future generations. We all must raise the alarm and prevent this dangerous scheme and the effort to negate the will of the people here in western Massachusetts and across the state. The often heard “No Nukes is Good Nukes” slogan is as valid today as it was decades ago. As we push back against the present occupants in the White House we must also push back against bad ideas from Beacon Hill.

Don Ogden

Florence