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We Need Bold Solutions for Transportation and Education

April 7, 2013 By carl-sciortino

**Massachusetts legislators will be debating and voting on an inadequate transportation finance bill TODAY, I encourage you to speak out and let your legislators know that we must do better.  Join me and sign my petition for real investment … [Read more...]

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Advancing Transgender Civil Rights

May 6, 2010 By carl-sciortino

Second, despite the incendiary claims by our opponents, this bill is a civil rights bill, nothing more and nothing less.  As one of the primary sponsors of the bill, I want to make it explicitly clear what the bill does.  Our … [Read more...]

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Tax Credit Transparency – Good Day For Progressives & Taxpayers, Not So Good For Republicans

April 29, 2010 By carl-sciortino

I am proud that Speaker DeLeo embraced not only the tax credit transparency proposal, but also the budget website legislation.  And the Governor deserves credit for initiating the dialogue on tax credit transparency, which he filed in … [Read more...]

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Launch of the MBTA Legislative Caucus

October 21, 2009 By carl-sciortino

Today is the launch of the newly formed MBTA Legislative Caucus.  With financial challenges at the T, and the critical need to improve public transportation for both economic and environmental reasons, I am very excited by what … [Read more...]

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Help Us Restore Tax Credit Transparency

July 1, 2009 By carl-sciortino

The Governor has proposed an amendment to the budget that would reinstate the full reporting requirements that go along with this important piece of government transparency and accountability. This amendment ensures that the Legislature and … [Read more...]

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Join me on the Not-So-Straight Talk Express!

October 14, 2008 By carl-sciortino

Friends, As MassEquality's Marc Solomon mentioned, this weekend we will be taking the Not-So-Straight Talk Express to Columbus, Ohio to help campaign for Obama. We've organized this trip to give the LGBT community and our allies another way … [Read more...]

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Election Victory – Thank you!

September 18, 2008 By carl-sciortino

For the past four years, I have had the honor of representing both Medford and Somerville.  I have done my best to work hard, to fight with passion and commitment, and most importantly, to deliver for the working families of our … [Read more...]

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My Re-Election Campaign

April 28, 2008 By carl-sciortino

I want to thank the BMG readers for your interest  in my re-election campaign, and I appreciate all the positive feedback I've received since my opponent announced his candidacy.  I want to share with you my response that I've … [Read more...]

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Challenging the Department of Education on MCAS Success

March 15, 2007 By carl-sciortino

Last week, the Department of Education released a report showing that more students than ever are earning their MCAS competency in only two attempts (release). While the numbers may be true, the assertion that this is indicative of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: drop-out-rates, education, mcas

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activate_media Activate Media @activate_media ·
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VETERANS FOR PEACE SHOW Sunday, March 19th, 2023 Join Us Sunday Mornings on Activate Radio - Activate Media https://buff.ly/3JYBv3x
#boston #cambridge #worcester #lowell #nyc #manchester #providence #portland #bospoli #mapoli

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jessmachadoshow Jessica Machado @jessmachadoshow ·
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Never underestimate the power of a group of small town women who want change. They could have brunch together and come up with a plan. 😉 #mapoli

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michaelbenezra Michael Benezra @michaelbenezra ·
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Having worked in the House, I am beyond grateful to have @RepPressley in Congress. She is deep in the work, an issue expert (@FSCDems), and advocate for financial equity. She is about the work. @Ward15B #mapoli

Ward15DemsBoston @Ward15B

Dorchester's Ward 15 Dems show up for our Congresswoman. Derek DaSilva, Ed Cook, Linda Barros, Sofia Barros, co-host Jim Milke, @RepPressley, @JohnsonForBos, co-host Shirley Jones, @CeferinaMurrell and @MichaelBenezra.

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ginachristo Gina Christo @ginachristo ·
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"What the public needs to see is a T that’s working' — not a governor who shares the pain of getting stuck in a slow zone."

I couldn't disagree more! #mapoli

https://www.politico.com/newsletters/massachusetts-playbook/2023/03/23/t-for-thee-but-not-for-me-00088471

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progressivemass Progressive Mass @progressivemass ·
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Exactly! Voters understand that our tax code has been regressive and that we need to be investing more in both education and transportation -- as well as other areas like affordable housing and environmental protection.

We shouldn't go backwards.

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Raise Up MA @RaiseUpMA

Voters were clear in November: Massachusetts supports a fairer tax code.

Giving big tax cuts to the wealthiest states takes us backwards from that goal.

Let your legislators know: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/rum-fy24-budget.

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jonathancohn Jonathan 'Boo and Vote' Cohn @jonathancohn ·
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The charitable deduction is such a shameless giveaway to the rich and takes the allocation of funds outside of the process of democratic deliberation. #mapoli

Progressive Mass @ProgressiveMass

We don't need more tax cuts for the rich. That's why we're proud to support legislation from @JamieEldridgeMA and @erika4rep to target the charitable deduction to those who aren't *already* getting such a benefit on their federal taxes.

#mapoli

https://www.eagletribune.com/news/boston/charitable-donations-could-impact-millionaires-tax/article_e540cc5c-c8b7-11ed-b57c-9778fc3c7c2a.html

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