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Posted on November 12, 2020

MA House sides with the rich

Today, the Massachusetts House will finish voting on the state budget. But the most important vote already happened. On Tuesday, the House….

Posted on October 16, 2020

2020 Voter Guide

In-person early voting is available statewide from October 17th to the 30th. Unlike on Election Day, where you can….

Posted on October 08, 2020

What Massachusetts can do about the upcoming budget shortfall

We still don’t know how bad the financial costs of the COVID-19 recession will be for Massachusetts, but right now, things don’t look good….

Posted on August 27, 2020

We need a safe school reopening

Municipalities across the Commonwealth who have taken steps to protect teachers and students in absence of leadership from the governor or….

Posted on August 10, 2020

2020 Primary Endorsements

If you’ve followed our coverage of the State House, you’ve seen how things are done. Important bills sit for months with no action….

Posted on May 04, 2020

Death by Default

Massachusetts doesn't have the death penalty anymore. The last execution happened back in 1947. However, with the rapid spread of Covid-19….

Posted on April 03, 2020

"Underwhelming" investment in Massachusetts transportation

This past Wednesday, the MA House leadership unveiled their plans for investing in transportation in our state. For months now, we've heard….

Posted on March 24, 2020

Covid-19: We can't afford to wait

Massachusetts isn't doing enough Since Gov. Baker declared a state of Emergency this month, our state legislature has passed a handful of….

Posted on March 23, 2020

Covid-19 Demands Urgent Action

From https://covidactnow.org Since Gov. Baker declared a state of emergency on March 10th, legislators have passed two bills related to the….

Posted on February 03, 2020

Sexual Harassment on Beacon Hill is a Major Problem

Sexual Harassment on Beacon Hill is a Major Problem Just two days left for committees to act Friend- 'I'm going to debunk the blatant lie….

Posted on January 16, 2020

It's harder to get a recorded vote in Massachusetts than in Texas, Ohio, Arizona and Florida  

In Massachusetts, it is exceptionally hard to get a recorded vote when bills are voted on by the full House. When comparable states only….

Posted on January 12, 2020

Victory! Corporate Tax Break defeated in final budget bill

Yes, standing up to House leadership works and we have the proof! How activists across the state stopped a corporate giveaway. The….