2024 Ballot Question Info Session Massachusetts voters will see at least five questions on the November ballot: Question #1: Auditing the State Legislature Question #2: Eliminating the use of the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement Question #3: Enabling Uber and Lyft drivers to unionize Question #4: Legalizing psychdelics Question #5: Ending subminimum wages […]
Hope to see you at our September Social co-hosted with our partners, the Preserving Our Democracy Team at First Parish in Lexington! Join friends and allies from Lexington and surrounding towns to enjoy some delicious pizza, find out what people have been doing over the summer, and share plans for what promises to be a […]
2024 Ballot Questions Forum with JP Progressives Join JPP on Tuesday, September 17 at 7pm for an in-person forum on this cycle's ballot questions. We have confirmed speakers from the Massachusetts Teachers Association, SEIU 32BJ, and One Fair Wage, as well as MA State Auditor Diana DiZoglio! The event will take place at the First Baptist Church at 633 Centre […]
Join Mass Power Forward to Tell Gov. Healey Not to Kick the Climate Can Down the Road! Join Mass Power Forward at the State House to call on Governor Healey to not kick the climate can down the road. We must stop expanding the for-profit gas utility system, and right now Governor Healey is proposing […]
Parent Power Workshop MEJA, BEJA, and LEJA are hosting a Parent Power Workshop on Tuesday, October 9, via Zoom. Massachusetts public school parents/caregivers will come together to learn about parent power, local schools and districts, and how to advocate for their student and school community around the issues that impact them.
Environmental Justice film screening October 10 The film “Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty.” tells the inspiring story of Stewart L. Udall (1920-2010) and his legacy as an advocate of social and environmental justice. No American political figure is as relevant to the issues we face today as a nation - learning to work […]
Over 50 years ago, New York State Assemblyman George Michaels cast a single vote that changed the course of American history and destroyed his political career. The documentary short film “Deciding Vote” tells the story of how Michaels cast the critical tie-breaking vote on a bill which legalized abortion in the state of New York, […]
In this final sprint to Election Day, we need to keep our spirits up. Social events provide a way to connect with others, build community, and have fun! On Tuesday October 22, we’ll be hosting a Community Happy Hour at Burton’s Grill in Burlington. This event is just social - no postcards or presentations. Thanks […]
WHAT’S WRONG WITH OUR STATE LEGISLATURE A FREE PUBLIC FORUM with JON HECHT & DANIELLE ALLEN Join us to learn why our State Legislature passes so few bills, how to address the lack of transparency at the MA State House, and how to advocate for change. Jon Hecht is on the leadership team of Progressive Democrats […]
10/28: Progressive Mass "Vote Yes" Phone Bank Join fellow activists to call voters in support of a YES on all five ballot questions. No past phone banking experience necessary!
10/24: Progressive Mass "Vote Yes" Phone Bank Join fellow activists to call voters in support of a YES on all five ballot questions. No past phone banking experience necessary!