Progressive Mass
@progressivemass.bsky.social
Member-based advocacy group fighting for a more equitable, just, sustainable and democratic Commonwealth
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LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK
"For Cohn, the fare gate debate is a chance to change how public transit works. “Whenever I see lots of money being put into combatting fare evasion, it always just ends up reinforcing to me why fare-free public transit is a good goal.”"
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The new fare gates at South Station are annoying. They’re also part of the answer to a bigger problem. - The Boston Globe
For some, the gates are a practical solution to fare evasion, which drains MBTA resources. For others, they’re a symbol of why the transit agency needs radical reform.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:54 PM
LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK
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"For Cohn, the fare gate debate is a chance to change how public transit works. “Whenever I see lots of money being put into combatting fare evasion, it always just ends up reinforcing to me why fare-free public transit is a good goal.”"
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/n...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/n...
The new fare gates at South Station are annoying. They’re also part of the answer to a bigger problem. - The Boston Globe
For some, the gates are a practical solution to fare evasion, which drains MBTA resources. For others, they’re a symbol of why the transit agency needs radical reform.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 13, 2026 at 2:43 PM
"For Cohn, the fare gate debate is a chance to change how public transit works. “Whenever I see lots of money being put into combatting fare evasion, it always just ends up reinforcing to me why fare-free public transit is a good goal.”"
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/n...
www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/13/n...
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We stand with you @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social
Thank you for your principled, compassionate leadership in protecting your constituents and your community. Your integrity and dedication set a standard anyone would be proud to have in an elected official.
Thank you for your principled, compassionate leadership in protecting your constituents and your community. Your integrity and dedication set a standard anyone would be proud to have in an elected official.
The ADA argued condescendingly that I would rehabilitate myself w/community service so something good would come of this. The way men speak to women they know they could never measure up to.
February 13, 2026 at 2:12 AM
We stand with you @etelhaxhiaj.bsky.social
Thank you for your principled, compassionate leadership in protecting your constituents and your community. Your integrity and dedication set a standard anyone would be proud to have in an elected official.
Thank you for your principled, compassionate leadership in protecting your constituents and your community. Your integrity and dedication set a standard anyone would be proud to have in an elected official.
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Super. Now get those damn Flock cameras off your schools
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Ring cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash
Flock off
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February 13, 2026 at 2:19 AM
Super. Now get those damn Flock cameras off your schools
Our policy director @jonathancohn.bsky.social and @massbudget.bsky.social’s Phineas Baxandall earlier today testifying about why we need to permanently opt out of the regressive corporate tax cuts in the Big Ugly Bill. They are bad this year, bad next year, and bad every year thereafter. #mapoli
February 12, 2026 at 10:06 PM
Our policy director @jonathancohn.bsky.social and @massbudget.bsky.social’s Phineas Baxandall earlier today testifying about why we need to permanently opt out of the regressive corporate tax cuts in the Big Ugly Bill. They are bad this year, bad next year, and bad every year thereafter. #mapoli
Thank you, @jamieeldridgema.bsky.social, for pointing out how numerous other states have decoupled from Trump’s corporate tax cuts rather than just delaying them.
They are bad this year, they are bad next year, and they are bad the year after. #mapoli
They are bad this year, they are bad next year, and they are bad the year after. #mapoli
February 12, 2026 at 3:23 PM
Thank you, @jamieeldridgema.bsky.social, for pointing out how numerous other states have decoupled from Trump’s corporate tax cuts rather than just delaying them.
They are bad this year, they are bad next year, and they are bad the year after. #mapoli
They are bad this year, they are bad next year, and they are bad the year after. #mapoli
There's a hearing happening right now on this. The Healey admin is touting the benefits of regressive corporate giveaways that all 11 members of our federal delegation voted against.
They are fiscally irresponsible and set us up for harmful budget cuts in the future. #mapoli
They are fiscally irresponsible and set us up for harmful budget cuts in the future. #mapoli
Unless Beacon Hill takes action, Trump's regressive corporate tax cuts will get automatically written into MA law, and we will lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, threatening essential services. #mapoli
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Tell Beacon Hill: Just say NO to Trump's Regressive Corporate Tax Cuts
Trump’s corporate tax cuts are going to cost Massachusetts nearly
half a billion dollars this year alone — on top of billions of dollars
in cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other federal programs we rely...
actionnetwork.org
February 12, 2026 at 3:20 PM
There's a hearing happening right now on this. The Healey admin is touting the benefits of regressive corporate giveaways that all 11 members of our federal delegation voted against.
They are fiscally irresponsible and set us up for harmful budget cuts in the future. #mapoli
They are fiscally irresponsible and set us up for harmful budget cuts in the future. #mapoli
Unless Beacon Hill takes action, Trump's regressive corporate tax cuts will get automatically written into MA law, and we will lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, threatening essential services. #mapoli
actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...
actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...
Tell Beacon Hill: Just say NO to Trump's Regressive Corporate Tax Cuts
Trump’s corporate tax cuts are going to cost Massachusetts nearly
half a billion dollars this year alone — on top of billions of dollars
in cuts to Medicaid, SNAP, and other federal programs we rely...
actionnetwork.org
February 10, 2026 at 9:47 PM
Unless Beacon Hill takes action, Trump's regressive corporate tax cuts will get automatically written into MA law, and we will lose hundreds of millions of dollars in revenue each year, threatening essential services. #mapoli
actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...
actionnetwork.org/letters/say-...
The Mass Alliance Grassroots Campaign Training is a great opportunity for anyone looking to run for office, manage a campaign, or just get more involved with campaigns!
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February 10, 2026 at 12:06 AM
The Mass Alliance Grassroots Campaign Training is a great opportunity for anyone looking to run for office, manage a campaign, or just get more involved with campaigns!
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NEW: A federal immigration judge ruled that there was no lawful basis for our client, Rümeysa Öztürk, to be deported.
This is promising news, but her case is still ongoing in federal court. We’ll keep fighting until she's free for good.
This is promising news, but her case is still ongoing in federal court. We’ll keep fighting until she's free for good.
February 9, 2026 at 11:49 PM
NEW: A federal immigration judge ruled that there was no lawful basis for our client, Rümeysa Öztürk, to be deported.
This is promising news, but her case is still ongoing in federal court. We’ll keep fighting until she's free for good.
This is promising news, but her case is still ongoing in federal court. We’ll keep fighting until she's free for good.
"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
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#mapoli
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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.
boltsmag.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:05 PM
"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
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#mapoli
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@massgovernor.bsky.social
❌ 287(g) collaboration agreements
❌ 287(g) collaboration agreements
MA needs to ban new 287(g) collaboration agreements and terminate the only one still standing.
#mapoli
www.huffpost.com/entry/red-st...
#mapoli
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Red States Are Jumping At The Chance To Make Things Even Worse For Immigrants
Blue states are scrambling to defend against ICE. But in red states where lawmakers are happy to comply, quietly dangerous operations are also underway.
www.huffpost.com
February 8, 2026 at 2:05 PM
@massgovernor.bsky.social
❌ 287(g) collaboration agreements
❌ 287(g) collaboration agreements
"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...
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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.
boltsmag.org
February 9, 2026 at 7:04 PM
"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
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letters and petitions to send to MA state reps, MOC, and to tech businesses aligned with ICE: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@maindivisible.bsky.social @progressivemass.bsky.social @boycottcitizens.bsky.social @gain-indivisible.bsky.social @indactonma.bsky.social @ruwmi.bsky.social @surj.org
@maindivisible.bsky.social @progressivemass.bsky.social @boycottcitizens.bsky.social @gain-indivisible.bsky.social @indactonma.bsky.social @ruwmi.bsky.social @surj.org
letters to sign
Contact our MA Legislature pass Data Privacy Act (it already passed the senate): tinyurl.com/MADataAct pass the Safe Communities Act: tinyurl.com/MAsignSCA unmask ice: tinyurl.com/MAunmaskICE keep ...
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February 7, 2026 at 5:44 PM
letters and petitions to send to MA state reps, MOC, and to tech businesses aligned with ICE: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
@maindivisible.bsky.social @progressivemass.bsky.social @boycottcitizens.bsky.social @gain-indivisible.bsky.social @indactonma.bsky.social @ruwmi.bsky.social @surj.org
@maindivisible.bsky.social @progressivemass.bsky.social @boycottcitizens.bsky.social @gain-indivisible.bsky.social @indactonma.bsky.social @ruwmi.bsky.social @surj.org
MA needs to ban new 287(g) collaboration agreements and terminate the only one still standing.
#mapoli
www.huffpost.com/entry/red-st...
#mapoli
www.huffpost.com/entry/red-st...
Red States Are Jumping At The Chance To Make Things Even Worse For Immigrants
Blue states are scrambling to defend against ICE. But in red states where lawmakers are happy to comply, quietly dangerous operations are also underway.
www.huffpost.com
February 8, 2026 at 1:21 PM
MA needs to ban new 287(g) collaboration agreements and terminate the only one still standing.
#mapoli
www.huffpost.com/entry/red-st...
#mapoli
www.huffpost.com/entry/red-st...
New Mexico just banned 287(g) collaboration agreements with ICE.
MA needs to start playing catch-up. #mapoli
www.aclu-nm.org/press-releas...
MA needs to start playing catch-up. #mapoli
www.aclu-nm.org/press-releas...
Governor Signs Immigrant Safety Act into Law - ACLU of New Mexico
New Mexico Becomes National Leader in Protecting Immigrant Families
www.aclu-nm.org
February 6, 2026 at 11:02 PM
New Mexico just banned 287(g) collaboration agreements with ICE.
MA needs to start playing catch-up. #mapoli
www.aclu-nm.org/press-releas...
MA needs to start playing catch-up. #mapoli
www.aclu-nm.org/press-releas...
" If the safety net for low-income residents gets weakened, she says, fewer would have the luxury of time to study in the first place. " www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/b...
Mass. High Tech Council is losing higher-ed members amid its income tax rollback push. Why? - The Boston Globe
Several have left or not renewed memberships to the influential business group, including UMass Lowell, Bridgewater State, and Bunker Hill Community College.
www.bostonglobe.com
February 6, 2026 at 5:32 PM
" If the safety net for low-income residents gets weakened, she says, fewer would have the luxury of time to study in the first place. " www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/b...
In 2022, MA voters said YES to the taxing millionaires more in order to fund education and transportation.
Here's what Fair Share has delivered so far. And it's just getting started.
#mapoli
www.mass.gov/info-details...
Here's what Fair Share has delivered so far. And it's just getting started.
#mapoli
www.mass.gov/info-details...
February 6, 2026 at 3:46 AM
In 2022, MA voters said YES to the taxing millionaires more in order to fund education and transportation.
Here's what Fair Share has delivered so far. And it's just getting started.
#mapoli
www.mass.gov/info-details...
Here's what Fair Share has delivered so far. And it's just getting started.
#mapoli
www.mass.gov/info-details...
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The order lets Bostonians know that the city will seek to protect its residents and— if necessary— document and refer criminal cases against federal agents who use violence, injure Bostonians, or cause property damage in the city.
NEW— Mayor Michelle Wu has just issued an executive order that offers clear guidance on how city government intends to respond to any future Minnesota-style "surge" of federal immigration agents into Boston.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:02 PM
The order lets Bostonians know that the city will seek to protect its residents and— if necessary— document and refer criminal cases against federal agents who use violence, injure Bostonians, or cause property damage in the city.
Healey is the only Democratic governor with a 287(g) agreement.
Tell her: De-ICE Mass.
#mapoli
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Tell her: De-ICE Mass.
#mapoli
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February 4, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Healey is the only Democratic governor with a 287(g) agreement.
Tell her: De-ICE Mass.
#mapoli
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Tell her: De-ICE Mass.
#mapoli
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell...
Congrats to Vanna Howard on your victory tonight! #mapoli
Today is the special election primary for the First Middlesex State Senate race!
If you live in Lowell, Dracut, Dunstable, Pepperell, and Tyngsborough, make a plan to vote for Vanna Howard today. #mapoli
If you live in Lowell, Dracut, Dunstable, Pepperell, and Tyngsborough, make a plan to vote for Vanna Howard today. #mapoli
February 4, 2026 at 2:31 AM
Congrats to Vanna Howard on your victory tonight! #mapoli
February 3, 2026 at 10:22 PM
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Passed the MA senate 40-0 this morning. Wow! On to the House. Call your reps!
Tell your state rep: We need bold action on data privacy. #mapoli
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-beacon-hill-dont-let-ice-buy-our-data/
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-beacon-hill-dont-let-ice-buy-our-data/
February 3, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Passed the MA senate 40-0 this morning. Wow! On to the House. Call your reps!
Tell your state rep: We need bold action on data privacy. #mapoli
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-beacon-hill-dont-let-ice-buy-our-data/
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-beacon-hill-dont-let-ice-buy-our-data/
February 3, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Tell your state rep: We need bold action on data privacy. #mapoli
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-beacon-hill-dont-let-ice-buy-our-data/
actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-beacon-hill-dont-let-ice-buy-our-data/
"I don’t know which lever they feared most: losing their colleagues’ favor, or losing their cushy, doored office."
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No Door, No Representation
The Boston Globe downplays why popular bills die
shadowsonthehill.substack.com
February 3, 2026 at 7:19 PM
"I don’t know which lever they feared most: losing their colleagues’ favor, or losing their cushy, doored office."
shadowsonthehill.substack.com/p/no-door-no...
shadowsonthehill.substack.com/p/no-door-no...