Making Massachusetts
live up to its progressive reputation
Providing tools to become better advocates
and keep our legislators accountable
Organizing Activists From Across the State
Shaping a progressive vision
Shared
Prosperity
When our economic systems work fairly for everyone, we all do better.
See Our Agenda
Racial &
Social Justice
When we structure our laws and legal systems for equity and inclusion, rather than control and exclusion, we’re all safer.
See Our AgendaSustainable Infrastructure
& Environment
When we accelerate our transition to a clean and green economy, we all benefit from healthier lives and a healthier planet.
See Our AgendaGood Government, Strong Democracy
When we have a democracy in which everyone can participate, we all benefit from the better policies that result.
See Our AgendaBut how progressive is Massachusetts really?
We’re one of the wealthiest states in the US, and a leader in economic inequality. Would we rather lead on economic opportunity?
We’re proud of having universal health insurance, but a better goal would be universal health care.
What could possibly be just about multi-year solitary confinement? Yes, up to ten years of solitary confinement (per infraction!) is allowed – and is used regularly in our prisons. As of 2018, long-term solitary confinement is no longer allowed for pregnant women – till 2018, it was allowed!
Maine and Wisconsin have had Election Day voter registration since the 1970s. We’re 45 years and 20 states behind.
How did we get 40-year-old trains and bridges so out of repair? It’s like the legislature and the Governor are absentee landlords, ignoring calls to invest.
A bill passed, but check these roll call tallies to see how your legislators voted to limit or to keep chokeholds, tear gas, and no-knock warrants.
Lots of national policy starts at the state level. States that can lead, must lead.
We still have the reputation for being a progressive state, but we’re not living up to it.
When only some are doing better, we all do worse in the long run.
And how progressive are your legislators really?
Staying Organized Year-Round
Communities of activists and support for budding activists
How can we counter special interest money and legislative complacency? With organized people.
Members and chapters working in unison —
that’s grassroots power.
Advocacy tools so anyone can become an everyday lobbyist
Accountability tools so you can find out what our elected officials are supporting
Are your legislators fighting for progressive policies? How can you know? Statehouse systems don’t make it easy to find out, and when you look, be ready to be surprised!