As Gov. Baker prepares to give remarks to the Log Cabin Republicans tonight, it is worth remembering that just last month, Baker raised money for Jim Lyons, one of the most anti-LGBTQ+ members of the legislature who opposes equal marriage … [Read more...]
Standing up for Families this Father’s Day
This weekend, I was blessed to spend precious time with my three beautiful children, relaxing in our neighborhood with our extended family and friends. For me, being a father and watching my children learn and grow has been the greatest joy … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Fix Our Education Funding Formula & Invest In Our Public Schools
Massachusetts has some of the best public schools in the world. If you look at our test scores, Massachusetts consistently ranks at or near the top of national rankings. This success is a testament to terrific teachers, staff, and … [Read more...]
Giving Our Kids the Tools They Need to Live Healthy Lives
The most important job many of us will ever have is being a parent. It involves a critical responsibility — to give children the tools they need to live happy, healthy lives. Teachers and schools are some of our most important partners … [Read more...]
Never Again
Leading the Way on Gun Violence Prevention On December 14, 2012, twenty school children aged 6 and 7 were savagely murdered at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut, along with six adults. I was working in the White House at the … [Read more...]
Standing Up Against Discrimination
Last year, Massachusetts joined 18 states and 200 towns in standing up for all its citizens. Backed by a majority of voters, the legislature passed a landmark bill protecting transgender people from discrimination in all public … [Read more...]
Let’s Pass A Constitutional Amendment to Overturn Citizens United
This week, President Trump and congressional Republicans unveiled a “tax reform” proposal that finances a massive tax cut for multinational corporations, Wall Street, and the very wealthiest Americans by gutting Medicaid, Medicare, and the … [Read more...]
It’s Time for Massachusetts to Adopt Automatic Voter Registration
The right to vote is sacred in our democracy. Like so many other fundamental American values, that right is under attack by the Trump administration. Trump’s sham “voter fraud” commission uses outright lies as a pretext for pushing laws … [Read more...]
Once Again, It Is Time for Massachusetts to Lead The Way on Health Reform
Last week, President Trump and the Republicans in Washington came dangerously close to taking health insurance away from tens of millions of Americans. Millions more would have lost coverage for preexisting conditions or seen their premiums … [Read more...]
Building an Economy that Works for Everyone
The idea of the American dream is that if you work hard and do your part, you can get ahead. Even if you are born poor or immigrate to this country with nothing but the clothes on your back, if you work hard, you and your children should be … [Read more...]