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How to Win In Boston: Race, Class, or Being Michelle Wu

November 9, 2013 By Benjamin Day

% Votes for Ayanna Pressley, by Precinct

Boston's 2013 municipal election was extraordinary not just as the first open Mayoral race in twenty years or the free-wheeling preliminaries, but because Marty Walsh and Michelle Wu secured victory with very unorthodox neighborhood … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2013 Elections, Annissa Essaibi-George, ayanna-pressley, boston, elections, jack kelly, jeff-ross, john-connolly, Martin Keogh, marty-walsh, mayor, michael-flaherty, Michelle Wu, Stephen Murphy

Planned Parenthood Voter Guide for the Boston Municipal Elections

August 27, 2013 By Planned Parenthood Advocacy Fund

For the first time in twenty years, Boston residents will select a new mayor this fall. A vigorous city council race is also underway.  With crowded, dynamic fields, it is essential that voters get the most useful, transparent information … [Read more...]

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Boston’s Pressley: No Footnote

October 27, 2011 By massmarrier

Boston's Nov. 8th election is supposed to be a big test for the Latino and the black woman at-large Councilors. All four at-large incumbents are running.  First termers Felix Arroyo and Ayanna Pressley face challenges from three others, … [Read more...]

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Boston’s Pressley Still Outspoken

June 14, 2011 By massmarrier

First-term Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley says she enjoys making people feel uncomfortable. That is, she finds that candor, facts and meaningful solutions don't come easy and don't come through avoidance. You can click the player … [Read more...]

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Please Use All Four Of Your Votes

September 20, 2009 By ayannapressley

Promoting civic engagement is something I've been working on for years. Some of my opponents have actually been my partners in that effort. Civic engagement is the foundation of American democracy. It was here in Boston that the desperate … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ayanna-pressley, boston, boston-city-council, election

Our new website and an update on the campaign!

July 16, 2009 By ayannapressley

Also, don't forget you can show your support of my candidacy by adding your name to our "endorsements and testimonials" or by sending an email out via our "tell a friend" section. Our staff and volunteers have been busy attending events and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: ayanna-pressley, boston-city-council-at-large

Who I Am and Why I Am Running for Boston City Council At-Large

May 11, 2009 By ayannapressley

I grew up in a tough neighborhood in Chicago.  Bad influences and distractions were around every corner. But I also learned that my neighborhood could be a nurturing, positive place to grow up. We make mistakes when we stereotype … [Read more...]

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