if a candidate in a democratic primary is trying to convince you that everyone running is the same on policy, that candidate is worse on policy

NBC10 Boston@nbcboston.com · 2d ago

"It's very hard to find policy differences here," Rep. Seth Moulton said of his race against Sen. Ed Markey. "But there is a very different approach. I'm willing to challenge the Democratic establishment." on.nbcboston.com/7AzpUDd

Haven't been active on here in a while. What'd I miss?

And so the ethnic cleansing in the West Bank accelerates against the backdrop of the never-ending genocide in Gaza

Want to meet @socialists.nyc's very own @claireforny.bsky.social and get @evanforcambridge.bsky.social across the finish line? Join us on Sat Aug 15th at 12 PM in the Cambridge Common for our biggest mega canvass yet. Sign up now!!!! At: bdsa.us/evanclaire

this is true, and the fair share ballot measure was a huge win. but we also need to be clear-eyed that it was undermined almost immediately by tax cuts for the rich pushed by state house leadership

Citizen.Coping@propcazhpm.bsky.social · 7d ago

Massachusettes "Millionaires Tax", which was targeted to fund transportation and education, has been a resounding success. It has funded FREE school lunch for ALL students, FREE buses in lowest income communities (people can get to work, etc.), and FREE community college. And "exodus" was minimal.

cambridge cops wanted to get one of these—we organized and stopped them. working-mass.com/2025/02/06/c...

Cambridge Socialists, Students Shoot Down Unelected City Manager’s Police Surveillance Drone Proposal - Working Mass

Other Surveillance Technology Proposals Pass Council, Despite Community Opposition By Siobhan M. CAMBRIDGE — Community members flooded a meeting of the Cambridge City Council on Monday evening, succes...

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NACDL@nacdl.org · 6d ago

The tech is moving faster than the law and faster than public awareness. Read the full @truthout.org report and see what is already flying over your city:

I'm divided on the utility of body worn cameras, given that - as @willieburnleyjr.bsky.social said back in 2020, the officers who killed George Floyd were wearing them. Without an oversight body, that's a hell no from me. Oh look, the council unanimously called for oversight six years ago. 10/?

I don't think I can express just how infuriating it is to, as a legislator, pass laws and then have the Mayor (who is obliged to faithfully execute the duly passed laws) completely ignore enforcing the laws he/she disagrees with. 1/

Having that failure to enforce used as an argument for the Council to not pass laws "without the admin's support" is also infuriating, and evidence to me of a Council's abdication of their charge as legislators as much as it is of a Mayor refusing the co-equal role of a legislature. 2/

A man who was shot by Connecticut police last year and later died had to wait 10 extra minutes for another ambulance to arrive at the scene, after another officer having an anxiety attack took the first one.

Officer having anxiety attack took ambulance sent for man dying from police shooting, report says

A man who was shot by Connecticut police last year and later died had to wait 10 extra minutes for another ambulance to arrive at the scene, after another officer having an anxiety attack took the first one.

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Why are Massachusetts Democrats advancing a right-wing bill filed by Republicans to create a subminimum wage for teenagers? #mapoli malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H2...

“Are we okay having our local justice agencies, being complicit with the federal immigration crackdown?” #mapoli www.wgbh.org/news/local/2...

Some local police, sheriff and DA offices are communicating often with ICE, records show

In one instance, a sheriff's office sent an entire list of sentenced individuals just 12 minutes after ICE requested the information.

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There's only one state in the country that voted for Kamala Harris, & voted for a Dem governor, and where a state agency has any sort of contract with ICE's infamous 287(g) program. Massachusetts. The MA Gov says she supports it (even days after Spanberger ended Youngkin's same agreement in VA).

Inside ICE’s Only Contract with a Blue State - Bolts

As part of a 287(g) contract between state officials and ICE, Massachusetts continues to release prisoners into deportation—even as state lawmakers look to ban other forms of ICE collaboration.

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"In fact, Massachusetts is the only state that voted against Donald Trump in 2024 where a state agency is contracting with the 287(g) program." #mapoli boltsmag.org/massachusett...

Inside ICE’s Only Contract with a Blue State - Bolts

As part of a 287(g) contract between state officials and ICE, Massachusetts continues to release prisoners into deportation—even as state lawmakers look to ban other forms of ICE collaboration.

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Relatable

"We're caving now, but don't worry: we'll fight harder next time." -- Democratic axiom

I'm grateful for the endorsement of Senator @edmarkey.bsky.social in this race & to know that as Somerville's next mayor I will have the federal support necessary to best serve our community. This colloboration will be critical to defend our rights, fully fund our schools, & improve city services.

SOMERVILLE (continued) Importantly, Question 3 is a non-binding resolution. Burnley, Jr. is a stalwart defender of Palestinian freedom, who has spoken in favor of the resolution, and pledges to follow it if passed. (His opponent, Jake Wilson, opposes the resolution.)

Willie Burnley Jr 🌹@willieburnleyjr.bsky.social · 10mo ago

Democracy is not divisiveness. If the people tell their leads to divest from Israel's illegal occupation, apartheid, and genocide, then their leaders should do it. I have stood up time and time again for the rights of our residents and, as mayor, I will work to safeguard and expand those rights.

Democracy is not divisiveness. If the people tell their leads to divest from Israel's illegal occupation, apartheid, and genocide, then their leaders should do it. I have stood up time and time again for the rights of our residents and, as mayor, I will work to safeguard and expand those rights.

@willieburnleyjr.bsky.social, too, was always against this. I only joined @ifnotnowboston.bsky.social in November 2023; he’d been involved for years. He’s always been a real one, and for that he too has faced unfair attacks. Somerville, you should make him your mayor. (Also vote yes on 3)

Willie Burnley, Jr. is your general election pick. See you in November, @willieburnleyjr.bsky.social

RT if you're voting for @willieburnleyjr.bsky.social tomorrow!!!!

Fest Willie-delphia, born and raised! @willieburnleyjr.bsky.social

Cambridge Day@cambridgeday.com · 11mo ago

With early voting starting tomorrow, it's great to have the support of @somervilleyimby.org in my race to become the next Mayor of Somerville! We can elect a pro-housing movement focused on ensuring Somerville has economic diversity and housing stability. Join us: linktr.ee/WillieforSomerville

Last year, @willieburnleyjr.bsky.social and @votejivan.bsky.social passed home rule petitions in Somerville & Cambridge and, collaborating with other municipal & statewide electeds, pushed our legislature and governor to ban forced brokers’ fees-Now tthey’re working to lift the ban on rent control.

If these folks want to know why Jews like me won’t silence ourselves in the face of what Israel is doing, please just read the news. NYT front page today: double-tap attack on a hospital & journalists. www.nytimes.com/video/world/... Here is my full statements on why I refuse to shut up about this:

S4P statement

Dear Somerville for Palestine: I’m writing these words during the third week of July, 2025. Below are several headlines and quotes, published just in the last few weeks in The Guardian: “More than 1...

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This is the same playbook Trump has used to criminalize immigrants and activists who center the dignity & humanity of all people. Xóchitl must be released immediately and reunited with her family.

Catalina "Xóchitl" Santiago is a farmworker, DACA recipient, & beloved community organizer who helped undocumented immigrants get drivers licenses in Massachusetts. She was unlawfully detained while boarding a flight for work & is being targeted for deportation.

Excited to canvass for @willieburnleyjr.bsky.social after the @bostondsa.org General Meeting tomorrow! I’ve organized with Willie since his 1st campaign. From ending forced brokers’ fees to curtailing surveillance tech, he’s been a partner. And he’ll be a great Somerville Mayor. Prelim is 9/16!

Join our phonebank tomorrow to support our Nationally-endorsed candidates! @kelseabondatl.bsky.social @jakeephros.bsky.social @willieburnleyjr.bsky.social @north.dsanj.org @detroitdsa.bsky.social