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Frances Moore Lappé is the author of nineteen books, beginning with the acclaimed "Diet for a Small Planet." Most recently she is the co-author, with Adam Eichen, of the new book, "Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want." Among her numerous previous books are "EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think to Create the World We Want" (Nation Books) and "Democracy's Edge: Choosing to Save Our Country by Bringing Democracy to Life." She is co-founder of the Cambridge, Mass.-based Small Planet Institute.

With a near majority of Massachusetts residents in favor of ending disenfranchisement, it appears the Bay State is ready to have a serious conversation about our democratic values.

Bills introduced in New Hampshire and Minnesota would emulate a reform that some West Coast cities have adopted to democratize fundraising.

Frances Moore Lappé's 'Diet for a Small Planet' was published in 1971, the same year the fair started.

Republican-led legislatures continue blanketing the states they control in laws that make it harder to vote. Census data has been released…