Here is what our fabulous JP Chapter just sent out (couldn't post the email in the previous chain). And there's coverage in the Boston Globe - front page of the Metro … [Read more...]
Really Michelle??
Progressive Massachusetts didn't endorse in the Boston Mayoral or City Council races. However, our JP Chapter did endorse some candidates. While they didn't endorse Michelle Wu as an organization, many in and out of their leadership team … [Read more...]
What Questions Really Matter in the Boston Mayor’s Race?
Recently David posted about the survey done by the Globe on the Boston Mayoral Race. We at Progressive Mass were also pleased that some candidate comparison is finally available in the mainstream press but we found the content of the … [Read more...]
Slippery Slope – Today – Photo ID for Food Stamps; Tomorrow – Photo ID to Vote
We must stop this now. It is urgent that everyone reading this post call the Governor's office - 617-725-4005 - and tell him to veto the Photo ID provisions in the Supplemental Budget. And while you're at it - call your rep and senator … [Read more...]
New Assault on the Poor
This morning, the Senate President, the Senate Chairs of the Joint Committee on Children, Families and Persons with Disabilities and the Senate Ways and Means Committee announced in a press conference at the State House a “welfare reform” … [Read more...]
Electing the Next Senate President
In conversations with progressive activists and legislators since the revenue debacle (the tax package had dramatically less revenue than we need, and was not progressive), it has become clear to us at Progressive Massachusetts that at … [Read more...]
Enjoy Your Saturday with Ben Wright at the State House
Hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend. As many of you know, the Senate is in session and Ben Wright, Campaign Director is live tweeting the action. Follow him here - https://twitter.com/ProgressiveMass. They have just voted down … [Read more...]
Transparency = Accountability
So we said it's all about elections. So what happens after someone wins? Ever wonder what actually goes on at the State House –- or how your elected representatives vote on the issues you care about? Unfortunately, much of what … [Read more...]
It’s All About Elections
I know that everyone is consumed with election news - the Markey-Lynch debate. Which state rep or senator is most anxious to get away from the morass on Beacon Hill to take Markey's seat in the worse mess on Capitol Hill. Is there going … [Read more...]
Progressive Mass Hosts Policy Conference
Over the past eight years, this website has hosted many policy debates and lively discussions. It’s one of the best – and only – places for that here in Massachusetts. But on Sunday, March 24th another place for that debate and … [Read more...]