Ben Ewen-Campen
@benforward3.bsky.social
City Councilor, Somerville MA - Ward 3. Affordable housing, safe streets, good jobs, public transit, fighting climate change (also, biologist at Harvard Med School) https://www.benforward3.com
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💯 So much energy in our state goes to shutting down proposed fixes for serious problems vs working to find better solutions.
I don’t support the exact language, but will vote Yes bc the proposal I do support (& filed) went no where, like tax relief, transfer fee & more. Past time to do something.
I don’t support the exact language, but will vote Yes bc the proposal I do support (& filed) went no where, like tax relief, transfer fee & more. Past time to do something.
February 11, 2026 at 1:18 AM
💯 So much energy in our state goes to shutting down proposed fixes for serious problems vs working to find better solutions.
I don’t support the exact language, but will vote Yes bc the proposal I do support (& filed) went no where, like tax relief, transfer fee & more. Past time to do something.
I don’t support the exact language, but will vote Yes bc the proposal I do support (& filed) went no where, like tax relief, transfer fee & more. Past time to do something.
😎“‘Something’s got to give’: Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu says she supports rent control ballot measure.” @mayorwu.boston.gov
‘Something’s got to give’: Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu says she supports rent control ballot measure - The Boston Globe
Wu on Tuesday for the first time publicly backed a proposal that is moving toward the November ballot.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:36 AM
😎“‘Something’s got to give’: Boston’s Mayor Michelle Wu says she supports rent control ballot measure.” @mayorwu.boston.gov
This fire started in the middle of the night, in a basement furnace - an utter nightmare. The residents told me two things: (1) their smoke alarms saved their lives - check yours right now! And (2) the Somerville Fire Department was absolutely extraordinary. Beyond grateful for their heroic work.
February 10, 2026 at 11:47 PM
This fire started in the middle of the night, in a basement furnace - an utter nightmare. The residents told me two things: (1) their smoke alarms saved their lives - check yours right now! And (2) the Somerville Fire Department was absolutely extraordinary. Beyond grateful for their heroic work.
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Thanks to the HUNDREDS of workers who came out to support job security and a fair contract!
Harvard is rich, but they won’t protect us. Now is the time to get involved in the union! Attend a bargaining session, OC meeting, or organizer training! Reach out to a leader or DM for more info.
Harvard is rich, but they won’t protect us. Now is the time to get involved in the union! Attend a bargaining session, OC meeting, or organizer training! Reach out to a leader or DM for more info.
February 10, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Thanks to the HUNDREDS of workers who came out to support job security and a fair contract!
Harvard is rich, but they won’t protect us. Now is the time to get involved in the union! Attend a bargaining session, OC meeting, or organizer training! Reach out to a leader or DM for more info.
Harvard is rich, but they won’t protect us. Now is the time to get involved in the union! Attend a bargaining session, OC meeting, or organizer training! Reach out to a leader or DM for more info.
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I spoke with non-citizen Massachusetts residents who have been put through absolute ICE hell, including malnutrition, solitary confinement, denial of medical care, and deportation—all of which might have been avoided if not for Massachusetts working so closely with ICE.
boltsmag.org/massachusett...
boltsmag.org/massachusett...
Inside ICE’s Only Contract with a Blue State - Bolts
Luis Perez waited 53 and a half years to be freed from prison. When his day finally came, on Jan. 16, 2025, he could practically feel the warmth and quiet... Read More
boltsmag.org
February 9, 2026 at 6:28 PM
I spoke with non-citizen Massachusetts residents who have been put through absolute ICE hell, including malnutrition, solitary confinement, denial of medical care, and deportation—all of which might have been avoided if not for Massachusetts working so closely with ICE.
boltsmag.org/massachusett...
boltsmag.org/massachusett...
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Massachusetts is the only state run by Democrats that still partners with ICE. I dug into this and found that it’s had profound and very troubling consequences: at least 164 people funneled straight from state prisons to ICE since 2023 alone.
New in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/massachusett...
New in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/massachusett...
Inside ICE’s Only Contract with a Blue State - Bolts
Luis Perez waited 53 and a half years to be freed from prison. When his day finally came, on Jan. 16, 2025, he could practically feel the warmth and quiet... Read More
boltsmag.org
February 9, 2026 at 11:45 PM
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Massachusetts is the only state run by Democrats that still partners with ICE. I dug into this and found that it’s had profound and very troubling consequences: at least 164 people funneled straight from state prisons to ICE since 2023 alone.
New in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/massachusett...
New in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/massachusett...
Inside ICE’s Only Contract with a Blue State - Bolts
Luis Perez waited 53 and a half years to be freed from prison. When his day finally came, on Jan. 16, 2025, he could practically feel the warmth and quiet... Read More
boltsmag.org
February 9, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Massachusetts is the only state run by Democrats that still partners with ICE. I dug into this and found that it’s had profound and very troubling consequences: at least 164 people funneled straight from state prisons to ICE since 2023 alone.
New in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/massachusett...
New in @boltsmag.org: boltsmag.org/massachusett...
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MA is considering legislation that would prohibit companies from collecting sensitive data like location and citizenship status unless it is necessary to provide their product or service, and would bar them from selling these data.
Act now to support the bill: action.aclu.org/send-message...
Act now to support the bill: action.aclu.org/send-message...
February 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
MA is considering legislation that would prohibit companies from collecting sensitive data like location and citizenship status unless it is necessary to provide their product or service, and would bar them from selling these data.
Act now to support the bill: action.aclu.org/send-message...
Act now to support the bill: action.aclu.org/send-message...
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1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
February 9, 2026 at 12:25 PM
1/ ProPublica collected handwritten letters in mid-January from children held at the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, the same facility where 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos was taken.
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
Hundreds of kids are still detained.
We’ll let the children’s words speak for themselves. 🧵
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I hope Dems begin to see that moderate or progressive, AIPAC is not our friend.
They endorse January 6th insurrectionists. Yet if you so much as suggest the US uphold its own Leahy laws, no matter your record, they will work against you.
They endorse January 6th insurrectionists. Yet if you so much as suggest the US uphold its own Leahy laws, no matter your record, they will work against you.
February 6, 2026 at 2:52 PM
I hope Dems begin to see that moderate or progressive, AIPAC is not our friend.
They endorse January 6th insurrectionists. Yet if you so much as suggest the US uphold its own Leahy laws, no matter your record, they will work against you.
They endorse January 6th insurrectionists. Yet if you so much as suggest the US uphold its own Leahy laws, no matter your record, they will work against you.
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BREAKING: Trump says he 'didn't make a mistake' with his racist video post.
Q: "A number of Republicans are calling on you to apologize for that post. Is that something you're going to do?"
Trump: "No, I didn't make a mistake."
He adds later: "I guess it was a take off on the Lion King."
Q: "A number of Republicans are calling on you to apologize for that post. Is that something you're going to do?"
Trump: "No, I didn't make a mistake."
He adds later: "I guess it was a take off on the Lion King."
February 7, 2026 at 1:25 AM
BREAKING: Trump says he 'didn't make a mistake' with his racist video post.
Q: "A number of Republicans are calling on you to apologize for that post. Is that something you're going to do?"
Trump: "No, I didn't make a mistake."
He adds later: "I guess it was a take off on the Lion King."
Q: "A number of Republicans are calling on you to apologize for that post. Is that something you're going to do?"
Trump: "No, I didn't make a mistake."
He adds later: "I guess it was a take off on the Lion King."
Thank you Mayor Wilson for signing Somerville onto these important efforts to uphold basic constitutional rights @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social
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A small army of mayors gathers to anticipate a possible ‘invasion’ of federal immigration agents
Plus: Lt. Gov. Driscoll's summit with mayors, Rep. Flanagan flees and more in Political Intel
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February 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Thank you Mayor Wilson for signing Somerville onto these important efforts to uphold basic constitutional rights @mayorjakewilson.bsky.social
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🏡Join us! Somerville Community Land Trust is partnering with Just-A-Start to build a permanently affordable apartment building at the corner of Medford and Walnut (behind the Central Library, kitty-corner).
Learn more on 2/24 at 6p, High School Cafeteria.
Learn more on 2/24 at 6p, High School Cafeteria.
February 5, 2026 at 11:58 PM
🏡Join us! Somerville Community Land Trust is partnering with Just-A-Start to build a permanently affordable apartment building at the corner of Medford and Walnut (behind the Central Library, kitty-corner).
Learn more on 2/24 at 6p, High School Cafeteria.
Learn more on 2/24 at 6p, High School Cafeteria.
✊Freezing temperatures won’t stop us! Proud to stand with my union @haw-uaw.bsky.social calling on Harvard leadership to negotiate a fair contract.
February 5, 2026 at 11:48 PM
✊Freezing temperatures won’t stop us! Proud to stand with my union @haw-uaw.bsky.social calling on Harvard leadership to negotiate a fair contract.
I've received questions on whether Somerville's recent traffic calming has affected Fire Dept response time - a good question!
I've reviewed data from Somerville Fire Dept 2013-2025, which shows response times have held steady (fluctuates within 5 seconds of 3:37 average time over this period).
I've reviewed data from Somerville Fire Dept 2013-2025, which shows response times have held steady (fluctuates within 5 seconds of 3:37 average time over this period).
February 2, 2026 at 11:54 PM
I've received questions on whether Somerville's recent traffic calming has affected Fire Dept response time - a good question!
I've reviewed data from Somerville Fire Dept 2013-2025, which shows response times have held steady (fluctuates within 5 seconds of 3:37 average time over this period).
I've reviewed data from Somerville Fire Dept 2013-2025, which shows response times have held steady (fluctuates within 5 seconds of 3:37 average time over this period).
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They get mad over on twitter about following federal law, in this case 8 U.S.C. § 1158
February 1, 2026 at 6:21 PM
They get mad over on twitter about following federal law, in this case 8 U.S.C. § 1158
They pulled 100% of the scientific funding to Harvard over bullshit nonsense accusations of anti-semitism while sending this actual white supremacist to lead a masked paramilitary group to kill and terrorize Americans in the street
New:Gregory Bovino, the Border Patrol field leader, made disparaging remarks in reference to the U.S. attorney in Minnesota, an Orthodox Jew, people with knowledge of the phone call said.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/31/u...
Bovino Is Said to Have Mocked Prosecutor’s Jewish Faith on Call With Lawyers
www.nytimes.com
January 31, 2026 at 9:31 PM
They pulled 100% of the scientific funding to Harvard over bullshit nonsense accusations of anti-semitism while sending this actual white supremacist to lead a masked paramilitary group to kill and terrorize Americans in the street
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Also down: my blood pressure when entering the Powderhouse Square rotary. It's a freaking miracle.
🚘 Somerville's Traffic Calming is working:
"For the third year in a row, no fatal crashes were recorded in Somerville. Serious injury crashes decreased by roughly 50% compared with 2024...We also saw a significant decrease in all reported crashes, from 618 crashes in 2024 to 516 crashes in 2025."
"For the third year in a row, no fatal crashes were recorded in Somerville. Serious injury crashes decreased by roughly 50% compared with 2024...We also saw a significant decrease in all reported crashes, from 618 crashes in 2024 to 516 crashes in 2025."
January 30, 2026 at 5:06 PM
Also down: my blood pressure when entering the Powderhouse Square rotary. It's a freaking miracle.
🚘 Somerville's Traffic Calming is working:
"For the third year in a row, no fatal crashes were recorded in Somerville. Serious injury crashes decreased by roughly 50% compared with 2024...We also saw a significant decrease in all reported crashes, from 618 crashes in 2024 to 516 crashes in 2025."
"For the third year in a row, no fatal crashes were recorded in Somerville. Serious injury crashes decreased by roughly 50% compared with 2024...We also saw a significant decrease in all reported crashes, from 618 crashes in 2024 to 516 crashes in 2025."
January 30, 2026 at 4:09 PM
🚘 Somerville's Traffic Calming is working:
"For the third year in a row, no fatal crashes were recorded in Somerville. Serious injury crashes decreased by roughly 50% compared with 2024...We also saw a significant decrease in all reported crashes, from 618 crashes in 2024 to 516 crashes in 2025."
"For the third year in a row, no fatal crashes were recorded in Somerville. Serious injury crashes decreased by roughly 50% compared with 2024...We also saw a significant decrease in all reported crashes, from 618 crashes in 2024 to 516 crashes in 2025."
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This administration is stark raving mad, and it is controlled by men - Vance, Miller, Bovino - are all-but-publicly taking orders from neo-Nazis bent on violent removal of nonwhite Americans. The admin barely hides many of these links. And it is driving a campaign of ethnic violence in our country.
January 28, 2026 at 11:45 PM
This administration is stark raving mad, and it is controlled by men - Vance, Miller, Bovino - are all-but-publicly taking orders from neo-Nazis bent on violent removal of nonwhite Americans. The admin barely hides many of these links. And it is driving a campaign of ethnic violence in our country.
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I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
January 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM
I know all eyes are on Minneapolis, but there's a fast-approaching nightmare in Springfield, Ohio.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
Trump is revoking protected status for tens of thousands of Haitians living there on Feb. 3.
Reportedly, on Feb. 4, 1000 ICE agents are arriving to remove this population. Ethnic cleansing.
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The City Council Finance Committee is inviting all who live in Somerville to share their ideas and priorities for this year’s budget at a virtual community budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held on Zoom and is open to all who call Somerville home. 🧵
January 28, 2026 at 8:40 PM
The City Council Finance Committee is inviting all who live in Somerville to share their ideas and priorities for this year’s budget at a virtual community budget meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held on Zoom and is open to all who call Somerville home. 🧵
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The reality of the situation is that whatever Trump personally thinks about anything, he is allowing Stephen Miller to run his administration because he is lazy and stupid, and the entire decision-making apparatus on immigration has been infested with Nazis.
January 27, 2026 at 2:31 PM
The reality of the situation is that whatever Trump personally thinks about anything, he is allowing Stephen Miller to run his administration because he is lazy and stupid, and the entire decision-making apparatus on immigration has been infested with Nazis.
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