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We will not sit idly by and watch our country be dragged back into the past

November 15, 2016 By Jamie Eldridge 5 Comments

For many of us, last week’s election loss was about more than politics and we’re still coming to terms with the fact that millions of our fellow citizens voted for a candidate who is brazenly racist, xenophobic, and misogynistic. Since … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: civil-rights, democracy, equality, immigration, jamie-eldridge, justice, massachusetts, massachusetts-state-senate, Maura Healey, mira

Hope, community and problems with the “privilege” doctrine

December 6, 2014 By jennl 132 Comments

The concept of white privilege has been mentioned in many opinion pieces recently, inspired by the injustice of the recent grand jury decisions.   You can find lots of articles in the media about this concept, along with lots of vigorous … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: education, equality, youth-development

Confronting Inequality on MLK Day & Beyond

January 20, 2014 By maurahealey 2 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: affordable-housing, attorney-general, civil-rights, economic-inequality, equality, justice, mlk, mlk-day, poverty, sub-prime-lending, transportation

PROTEST: Demanding Obama follow through on his LGBT Rights Promises!

October 19, 2009 By cambridge_paul 13 Comments

We'll be sending a strong message to President Obama that his self proclaimed title of "fierce advocate" for the LGBT community actually requires advocating on our issues.  And our community will not let up until he finally follows … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: barack-obama, equal-rights, equality, gay, glbt, lgbt, president

Marriage Equality in Rhode Island

September 12, 2009 By southendprogressive 1 Comment

Sorry if this has already been discussed, but I couldn't find any mention of this using the search tool.   Marriage Equality Rhode Island and MassEquality are teaming up for a fundraiser this evening in Newport, RI, and I just wanted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: equality, gay, rhode-island, same-sex-marriage

KnowThyNeighbor.org Partners with WhoSigned.org in Washington State

June 1, 2009 By john-hosty-grinnell 9 Comments

Washington State's Ref. 71 Petitioners to Have Names Posted Online   OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE: Seattle, WA, June 1st, 2009 - WhoSigned.org, a grassroots organization of Washington State residents, announced today that it would make the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: equality, gay-marriage, glbt-rights, knowthyneighbor.org, petition

a time for leadership and equality

March 29, 2009 By justinian 24 Comments

The House and Senate have great momentum. Ethics reform moved through the House. Transportation reform moved through the Senate. Like Massachusetts, New York State is facing massive budget shortfalls. Making cuts can only go far before you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: equality, ma, ny, taxes

Why youth violence still plagues urban communities

January 27, 2009 By devona@theloop21com 2 Comments

By: Devona Walker theloop21.com Young urban violence is not something many want to talk about. Black folks have grown tired of having our communities pigeonholed as violent. And in America at large, violent crime continues to decline. So, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: criminal-justice, drugs, equality, gangs, hand-guns, national, poverty, violence, youth-violence

Rick-A-Thon: Let Rick Warren Raise Money for LGBT Equality at Obama’s Inauguration

January 4, 2009 By chrissmason Leave a Comment

Rick Warren's invocation will not last longer than a couple minutes. You can pledge any amount you chose, whether it be $0.05, $0.10, $0.25, or even $1 for every second he speaks. You can even pledge a flat rate for the entire time he is at … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: equality, gay, inauguration, lesbian, lgbt, queer, rick-warren

“Turn Your Back on Rick Warren” Campaign

December 19, 2008 By chrissmason 135 Comments

Obama says that he asked Warren to speak in an effort to include differing views in his administration. But could you imagine if the President-elect had asked an anti-Semite, or a preacher that was in favor of segregation, to speak at his … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: equality, gay, lesbian, lgbt, obama, queer, rick-warren

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SenJoanLovelySen. Joan B. Lovely@SenJoanLovely·
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Honored to be guest speaker at @MarianRyanDA Opioid Task Force alongside @TheNANProject ED Jake Cavanaugh & peer mentor John Oxenford. Pleased to provide a legislative update & share efforts to support mental well-being among youth & adults. #MAPoli

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.@WSJopinion:"There’s no doubt that a racist subculture exists in America and is spread on social media. Politicians and media figures have an obligation to condemn it and such conspiratorial notions as 'white replacement theory.'" #BuffaloTerrorist

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'A racist subculture exists in America': WSJ slams politicians pushing 'white replacement theory' https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/a-racist-subculture-exists-in-america-wsj-slams-politicians-pushing-white-replacement-theory/ar-AAXkQQS?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=U531&cvid=f828b7ce3274492db9f3a2efb1844a14 #mapoli #vtpoli #nhpolitics #mepolitics @lawrence

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“We have some commitments” from delegates, @chrisforma says on @bloombergbaybiz. “But a lot of them, you know, show up at the convention and vote how they feel.” Adds that “even today I'm calling up to the last minute.” #mapoli

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Inbox: The second round of $500 payments to essential workers from the Baker administration will roll out in June. #mapoli

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Happening now in the House gallery (but no photos allowed): 13-month-old twins squealing. #mapoli

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Massachusetts needs to harness the drive and curiosity of its students and expose them to STEM careers early, but we can’t do it unless companies are willing to hire interns, write @MassLtGov Karyn Polito and @MassEducation Sec. James Peyser. #mapoli https://trib.al/L5S4j5v

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