Last night, I spoke to those gathered at the Charles Street AME Interfaith Service to honor the victims of the shooting last week in Charleston, South Carolina. It was an incredibly uplifting service and I know everyone there is feeling … [Read more...]
Maura Healey: How I’d respond to Ferguson as Attorney General
The crisis in Ferguson is heartbreaking. No one with experience in law enforcement or as a civil rights advocate can watch the scenes from that community without thinking about our own responsibilities. We’ve seen how tragedies like … [Read more...]
Celebrating the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act
Tomorrow, we celebrate the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a landmark civil rights law that has helped remove countless barriers for Americans with disabilities. It has made workplaces, schools, courtrooms, and … [Read more...]
My plan to ensure access to women’s health care
Earlier today, I released my plan to ensure access to women’s health care in Massachusetts and I am excited to add new progressive voices to our team. Following on last week’s endorsement by the Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund, today we … [Read more...]
Why I’m for Repealing the Casino Law
The significant law enforcement, consumer protection, and public safety impacts of expanded casino gaming in Massachusetts make this a central issue for our next Attorney General, the chief law enforcement officer of our … [Read more...]
Confronting Inequality on MLK Day & Beyond
Martin Luther King Jr. Day challenges each of us to confront the racial and economic inequality of our time. Geography, income, and race stubbornly and persistently shape opportunities for too many Massachusetts families. The census tract … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Needs an Experienced, Professional AG
This morning, I launched my campaign for Massachusetts Attorney General. I’m the first announced candidate in the race and a first-time candidate so I know I have my work cut out for me over the next 13 months. But the conversation … [Read more...]