As Massachusetts and the nation see more women than ever serving in government, a panel of political leaders will discuss their pathways to civic leadership, insights from the campaign trail to creating change in public office, and how to increase and diversify women’s political representation at all levels of government in the Commonwealth. Featuring: •Continue reading →
March 21 - 10:00-2:00 p.m., Massachusetts Statehouse Public Higher Ed Advocacy Day Hundreds of students, educators, and activists from our public colleges and universities descend on Beacon Hill to demand that we #FundOurFuture and build a #DebtFreeFuture for every student and family in Massachusetts. Please go to bit.ly/PHEAD2019 to register! Attendance is free. Lunch and transportation will beContinue reading →
Show your support for the Promise Act, our #FundOurFuture PreK-12 public education funding bill, at this State House hearing in Gardner Auditorium! The Promise Act is backed by the Fund Our Future campaign, a broad coalition of community groups, faith organizations, and labor unions. It would raise more than $1 billion for every public schoolContinue reading →
The Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence presents their Fourth Annual Peace MVP Awards ceremony featuring special guest David Hogg Thursday, March 28, 2019 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Temple Beth Elohim in Wellesley Join us for an inspiring evening as we honor the amazing work of MA teen leaders for their courageous advocacy andContinue reading →
Join progressives from around the state as we lobby for our agenda of shared prosperity, racial and social justice, good government and strong democracy, and sustainable infrastructure and environmental protection. See our 191st session priority bills here: https://www.progressivemass.com/191legislativeagenda. We will be meeting in Room 428 of the State House. Stay tuned for info about speakers,Continue reading →
Let's improve the health care system to save money and time without sacrificing medical care. Massachusetts is one of the best states for health care, yet we have not escaped the inflated prices. Learn how we can change our policies and make an impact. We did it as a state in 2006 with Romneycare andContinue reading →
One out of three people in the Boston Metro area remain unaware of the most basic fact that global warming is caused mostly by human activities (Yale Climate Opinion Maps, Dec 2018). ~~ TELL THE TRUTH ~~ Extinction Rebellion is here to tell the truth, and act with the urgency that the truth demands. OnContinue reading →
Wars, Military Spending and Tax Cuts for the Rich Are Hurting Our Communities – And Destroying the Planet! At least 60% of annual US “Discretionary Spending” goes directly to the Pentagon to finance wars and military spending; the Trump tax cuts overwhelmingly favor the wealthy and Corporations while limiting potential spending that will benefit ourContinue reading →
Join us at the Tour Launch of the Road to a Green New Deal! At this Tour Stop, we'll explore what the pain of the climate crisis looks like for Boston and the nation, and what the promise of the Green New Deal will look like, too. We'll hear from political champions, including Senator MarkeyContinue reading →