Today FWD.us, a national advocacy organization fighting to pass commonsense, comprehensive immigration reform legislation, is holding a day of action. They are working with Representative McGovern and highlighting the story of Hanlin, an … [Read more...]
The Boston Globe Is Right To Want More From Our Next Lieutenant Governor
I'm thrilled to announce that The Boston Globe endorsed my candidacy for Lieutenant Governor a few days ago, declaring me "the strongest candidate... [with] an entirely different and more ambitious vision for the job, a keener understanding … [Read more...]
Will we ever debate?
Attorney General Martha Coakley, Treasurer Steve Grossman and Don Berwick have had several debates. Warren Tolman and Maura Healey have scheduled 5 debates. State Senator Barry Finegold, Deb Goldberg, and State Representative Tom … [Read more...]
Abolishing the Gov Council & Rebooting the LG
As next in line to serve as Governor in the absence or death of the current Governor, the Lieutenant Governor’s current role can be crucial. However, the position can be so much more than that. What I propose is that the LG serve a truly … [Read more...]
Before you vote tomorrow, watch this!
We have all heard people (and some candidates) say that they are "Socially Progressive, but Fiscally Conservative". It's time for a new paradigm. What does it mean to be a Fiscal Progressive? Watch to find out. Leland Cheung - Fiscal … [Read more...]
Making The Innovation Economy Work for Everyone
One of the reasons I ran for City Council, and one of the reasons I'm running for Lt. Governor, is because I saw how the new economy wasn't benefiting everyone equally. The team at Bostinno -- a news website covering Boston's startup scene … [Read more...]
About that article…
Yes, it's true. I'm exploring a campaign for Lieutenant Governor. It's been incredibly humbling to hear from folks around the state asking me to run, but the truth is that it's not about me. It's about our state and our party, and the … [Read more...]
What We Believe
As I write this, I'm about to press 'Submit' on Cambridge’s testimony to the MassDems Platform Drafting Committee. Over the past few months, I've attended and organized almost a dozen Platform Committee Meetings in Cambridge and across the … [Read more...]
Get Markey in First
Hello BMGers. First time poster, but a long time reader and grassroots advocate for Democratic causes. For those of you who don't know me, I am a City Councillor in Cambridge and an Executive Committee member of the Democratic State … [Read more...]