Have you witnessed your representative voting against the interests of working families? Do you have documentation of legislative deals that benefit donors over constituents? The bureau wants to hear from you.
We don’t do rumors. We do records, filings, and documents that speak for themselves.
What We’re Looking For
- Voting contradictions — a legislator’s public statements vs. their actual votes
- Donor influence — campaign contributions that correlate with favorable legislation
- Revolving door — staffers who leave government for the industries they regulated
- No-bid contracts — government spending that bypasses competitive bidding
- Conflicts of interest — legislators voting on matters that directly benefit their families, businesses, or donors
- Meeting shenanigans — public comment periods cut short, votes taken without quorum, decisions made in executive session that should have been public
- Budget earmarks — line items that benefit connected parties at taxpayer expense
How to Submit
✉ Email: tips@comradecitizen.com
Include: what happened, when, who was involved, and any supporting documents (meeting minutes, OCPF filings, public records, screenshots). The more documentation, the better.
Your Rights as a Citizen
Massachusetts has strong public records laws. You have the right to request government documents, and agencies must respond within 10 business days. Here’s how:
Public Records Request (MGL Ch. 66 §10):
- Submit to the Records Access Officer of any state or municipal body
- No explanation required — you don’t have to say why you want the records
- First 4 hours of search time: free for state agencies
- Response deadline: 10 business days
- Appeals: Secretary of the Commonwealth’s Public Records Division
- Template: Public Records Guide (PDF)
Open Meeting Law (MGL Ch. 30A §§18-25):
- All government meetings must be posted 48 hours in advance
- Public comment periods are required
- Executive sessions are limited to specific topics (litigation, real estate, personnel)
- Complaints: Attorney General’s Division of Open Government
What Happens to Your Tip
- We verify claims against public records — OCPF filings, meeting minutes, legislative votes
- If the documentation supports the claim, we may file our own public records requests
- Confirmed findings are published as intelligence reports on this site
- Sources are never disclosed without explicit consent
This bureau operates in the public interest. We are not attorneys and do not provide legal advice. If you believe a law has been broken, contact the Massachusetts Attorney General or the Secretary of the Commonwealth.