Join education justice activists from across the state tomorrow for the Thrive Act Virtual Day of Action! Sign up here! bit.ly/taday24actions The Thrive Act would end the undemocratic state takeover system, stop the misuse of the MCAS as a high school graduation requirement, and build a school accountability and assessment system that centers student success and our communities. 10:00-11:30AM Coffee & Conversation on the Thrive Act: Have questions about the bill? Want to write a letter to the editor or posts for social media? Need a few talking points or encouragement to write to legislators? Bring your beverage and ideas to our zoom conversation and action hour! Come as you are, no experience or previous knowledge necessary! 12:30-1:30PM: Your Voice Matters! Tell your Story! Drop in Storytelling Workshop and Action: An opportunity for folks to get support writing letters to their legislator, letters to the editors, forming social media posts, and other storytelling mediums! 4:00-5:30PM: Your Voice Matters! Tell your Story! Drop in Storytelling Workshop and Action: An opportunity for folks to get support writing letters to their legislator, letters to the editors, forming social media posts, and other storytelling mediums! 6:00-8:00PM: Mobilize and Phonebank!: We’ll be calling education justice supporters across Massachusetts to talk to them about the Thrive Act and help them contact their legislators in support of the bill. Sign up here! bit.ly/taday24actions |
Jan 30: Thrive Act Day of Action
progressive.mass
Facebook
Twitter
Behind Closed Doors: What’s Wrong with the MA State House
By Eileen Ryan, Progressive Watertown On Sunday, October 27th, Progressive Watertown hosted a forum, “Behind Closed Doors: What’s Wrong with the MA State House.” The impetus for the forum was
PM in the News: Ballot Questions
Tavishi Chattopadhyay, “Question 2 proposes removal of MCAS, sparks debate over equity for students,” The Daily Free Press, October 20, 2024. Jonathan Cohn, policy director at Progressive Massachusetts, a grassroots
Progressive Watertown: “Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty”
by Susan Falkoff, Progressive Watertown Progressive Watertown was proud to sponsor a screening of the film “Stewart Udall and the Politics of Beauty” on October 10. This film tells the
This November, VOTE YES
After polling our members, we are proud to endorse a YES vote on all five questions. Each question received over 85% support from our members. VOTE YES on Question 1
PM in the News: Progressives make the case for going beyond housing bond bill
Ella Adams and Eric Convey, “Progressives make the case for going beyond housing bond bill,” MASSterList, October 3, 2024. What exactly do progressives think can help address the state’s 200,000-unit
Wanted: Strong Climate Legislation Before the Year Is Over
Although the Legislature left formal session with much work undone on August 1st, the 193rd session of the Legislature is not over for a few more months. Your legislators still
100+ Climate Organizations: climate bill requirements
10/2024 To Governor Healey and the 193rd General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, RE: A Robust Climate Bill The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has made a commitment to environmental justice
Letter: Mass. leaders needed to do more
Marianne Rutter, “Letter: Mass. leaders needed to do more,” Newburyport News, September 22, 2024. To the Editor:I, like many Massachusetts voters, was excited for our state to finally have a
LETTER: What is wrong with our Legislature?
Lynn Nadeau, “LETTER: What is wrong with our Legislature?,” Marblehead Current, September 8, 2024. To the editor: What is wrong with our Massachusetts Legislature? The basic function of a legislature
New Endorsement: Tamisha Civil for Governor’s Council District 2
Our members overwhelmingly voted to endorse Tamisha Civil for Governor’s Council in District 2. Tamisha Civil combines a history of community involvement and strong progressive values. Her career has been