06/02/2026
"We underinvested for years in certain cities and towns, and now it's their time to receive the distributive justice that they've been looking for," she said. "If there's an increase in demand among the most vulnerable, why would you be cutting the budget?"
How an energy efficiency program in Mass. became so politicized
Energy efficiency saves money. Why is Mass Save being blamed for rising bills in Massachusetts?
06/01/2026
Join us in two weeks to learn more about the Vote YES for a Safe MA campaign!
Gun Violence Prevention on the Ballot
You've probably seen signature collectors out in force for the ten campaigns currently collecting to get questions on the November ballot. But what you need to remember is that there are *11* potential questions, as one question is already guaranteed a spot on the ballot. That's because right-wing e...
06/01/2026
Join MEJA and allies on Tuesday 6/2 in Waltham to Smack Down this administration's efforts to dismantle public ed!
Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will be in Waltham this Tuesday—let's turn up and tell her how we feel about her attacks on our education system!
05/31/2026
"....the largest group of private-sector workers to have their union recognized since Ford workers joined United Auto Workers in 1941."
Rideshare drivers union in Mass. says it's the 1st to be recognized in the U.S.
A rideshare driver union says it’s been recognized by Massachusetts, making it the first certified Uber/Lyft driver union in the nation.
05/31/2026
Congrats to our endorsed candidate Senator Ed Markey!
As Markey said in his speech, it's important that we get a *progressive* Democratic majority in the Senate.
Markey wins Democrats’ endorsement at party convention, easily topping Moulton in Senate primary fight - The Boston Globe
US Senator Ed Markey secured an overwhelming endorsement for re-election at the Massachusetts Democratic Party convention against his primary challenger, Representative Seth Moulton.
05/29/2026
We’re proud to add Progressive Massachusetts to the list of organizations supporting our fight to protect the Commonwealth’s nation-leading gun violence prevention policies and continue the ongoing work to !
Their members across the state understand that strong gun violence prevention laws are essential to building healthier, safer communities for everyone.
This November, vote YES to uphold Massachusetts’ landmark 2024 gun violence prevention law and keep building on the progress we’ve made toward safer communities statewide.
05/27/2026
Rent Control and Same Day Registration are already in the party platform.
Don't make us wait until November. Beacon Hill should just pass them now!
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/mass-dems-platform-2026/
05/26/2026
The world is terrible, but the Fair Share Amendment? The Fair Share Amendment remains very good.
The ‘millionaires tax’ was pitched as a $2 billion revenue source. It’s blown past that, yet again. - The Boston Globe
The state’s so-called millionaires tax has already generated more than $3.1 billion in revenue from Massachusetts' highest earners this fiscal year.
05/22/2026
Our top five favorite songs about privacy and surveillance (🥁🥁):
5. “Secret Agent Man” by Johnny Rivers
4. “Our Lips Are Sealed” by The Go-Go’s
3. “Somebody’s Watching Me” by Rockwell
2. “Every Breath You Take” by The Police
1. The sweet sound of people calling their legislators to demand action on data privacy (It’s music to our ears)