Beyond Nuclear International Weekly Digest, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2026: Democracy under threat
Posted: 9th November 2026
When Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey called for a pro-nuclear summit in Lowell, MA, she didn’t turn up and nor did the five other New Englad governors. But protesters did.
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Democracy under threat
Governor Maura Healey is calling for more nuclear power in Massachusetts and five other New England governors are following suit. She’s also trying to repeal a state law (Chapter 503) that requires a statewide public vote and legislative certification before any new nuclear power plant or low-level radioactive waste facility can be built or operated. Her electorate has something to say about this latest attempt to subvert democracy, writes David Detmold. Dozens turned up to protest the summit, reminiscent of similar actions in the 1970s. READ MORE
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