Erika Uyterhoeven
@electerika.bsky.social
Organizer, advocate, antitrust economist, and State Representative in Somerville (27th Middlesex), she/her.
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It was wonderful to meet and hear from @duckworth.senate.gov and the pressing issues for the AAPI community and for our nation. TY NECAA and CAAL for organizing this event. It was wonderful to be in community with my fellow legislators Rep. Howard & Rep. Sangiolo. TY for your service Sen. Duckworth!
November 20, 2025 at 5:12 PM
It was wonderful to meet and hear from @duckworth.senate.gov and the pressing issues for the AAPI community and for our nation. TY NECAA and CAAL for organizing this event. It was wonderful to be in community with my fellow legislators Rep. Howard & Rep. Sangiolo. TY for your service Sen. Duckworth!
Thank you to the Japan Consulate General Takahashi for bringing together all the Japanese American legislators of New England.
November 19, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Thank you to the Japan Consulate General Takahashi for bringing together all the Japanese American legislators of New England.
Today I joined my colleagues in the Committee on Aging and Independence to tour Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation Center and the need to de-densify nursing homes, especially in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
November 17, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Today I joined my colleagues in the Committee on Aging and Independence to tour Laurel Ridge Rehabilitation Center and the need to de-densify nursing homes, especially in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Happy Veterans Day & a special TY to Iraq War Veteran Matt McLaughlin for sharing your powerful words with us. TY @mayorkatjana.bsky.social for sharing your father’s story & for organizing this event. It was powerful to hear from veterans & families of veterans at the VFW Dilboy Post today.
November 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Happy Veterans Day & a special TY to Iraq War Veteran Matt McLaughlin for sharing your powerful words with us. TY @mayorkatjana.bsky.social for sharing your father’s story & for organizing this event. It was powerful to hear from veterans & families of veterans at the VFW Dilboy Post today.
I once again had the privilege of welcoming the @bostoncollege.bsky.social Law School's Civil Rights Clinic to the State House this morning! It was great to meet with you all. Thank you for all you do fighting for social change and justice.
November 6, 2025 at 7:37 PM
I once again had the privilege of welcoming the @bostoncollege.bsky.social Law School's Civil Rights Clinic to the State House this morning! It was great to meet with you all. Thank you for all you do fighting for social change and justice.
Long afternoon and evening knocking doors and dropping off lit warrants a Snapdragon at the The Independent 🍸😋
November 4, 2025 at 1:57 AM
Long afternoon and evening knocking doors and dropping off lit warrants a Snapdragon at the The Independent 🍸😋
VOTE YES on 3 to divest Somerville tax dollars out of companies complicit in the ongoing occupation, apartheid, and genocide in Palestine.
This includes divesting from surveillance technology and weapons manufacturers such as Lockheed Martin.
This includes divesting from surveillance technology and weapons manufacturers such as Lockheed Martin.
November 3, 2025 at 1:39 PM
VOTE YES on 3 to divest Somerville tax dollars out of companies complicit in the ongoing occupation, apartheid, and genocide in Palestine.
This includes divesting from surveillance technology and weapons manufacturers such as Lockheed Martin.
This includes divesting from surveillance technology and weapons manufacturers such as Lockheed Martin.
The Somerville Food Coalition compiled information for residents who depend on SNAP benefits as well as for those that wish to help 👉 somervillefoodcoalition.org
For residents who want to help their neighbors impacted during this time:
For residents who want to help their neighbors impacted during this time:
October 31, 2025 at 9:10 PM
The Somerville Food Coalition compiled information for residents who depend on SNAP benefits as well as for those that wish to help 👉 somervillefoodcoalition.org
For residents who want to help their neighbors impacted during this time:
For residents who want to help their neighbors impacted during this time:
I am proud to endorse @votealzubi.com for Cambridge City Council! Ayah is a champion of affordable housing in Cambridge. She will fight for tenants’ rights, rent control, and expanding social housing.
October 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I am proud to endorse @votealzubi.com for Cambridge City Council! Ayah is a champion of affordable housing in Cambridge. She will fight for tenants’ rights, rent control, and expanding social housing.
🚨 Check out my most recent newsletter on SNAP, food insecurity, and how we got here!
In this newsletter I'll cover:
- What SNAP is
- How we got in this situation
- How you can help your neighbors
Check it out here: www.electerika.com/newsletters/...
In this newsletter I'll cover:
- What SNAP is
- How we got in this situation
- How you can help your neighbors
Check it out here: www.electerika.com/newsletters/...
October 30, 2025 at 7:24 PM
🚨 Check out my most recent newsletter on SNAP, food insecurity, and how we got here!
In this newsletter I'll cover:
- What SNAP is
- How we got in this situation
- How you can help your neighbors
Check it out here: www.electerika.com/newsletters/...
In this newsletter I'll cover:
- What SNAP is
- How we got in this situation
- How you can help your neighbors
Check it out here: www.electerika.com/newsletters/...
I first learned about @jonlink.bsky.social’s campaign after a few neighbors highly recommended him as someone w strong progressive values & drive to make the city better for all. I’ve been impressed w Jon’s genuine commitment, collaborative spirit, & enthusiasm to learn & get to work for the city.
October 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
I first learned about @jonlink.bsky.social’s campaign after a few neighbors highly recommended him as someone w strong progressive values & drive to make the city better for all. I’ve been impressed w Jon’s genuine commitment, collaborative spirit, & enthusiasm to learn & get to work for the city.
Jessie has a track record of supporting our immigrant students and families, and has made clear commitments and the experience in making structural changes to protect our community from ICE and to center on student safety.
October 29, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Jessie has a track record of supporting our immigrant students and families, and has made clear commitments and the experience in making structural changes to protect our community from ICE and to center on student safety.
Marianne has been at the forefront of fighting for equity and justice in Somerville for decades. It's no surprise to anyone that she not only earned the clear and broad endorsement of the labor movement, she's also been endorsed by nearly every Somerville elected who has made municipal endorsements.
October 28, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Marianne has been at the forefront of fighting for equity and justice in Somerville for decades. It's no surprise to anyone that she not only earned the clear and broad endorsement of the labor movement, she's also been endorsed by nearly every Somerville elected who has made municipal endorsements.
Did you know that paras in Somerville were only getting paid $20,000 / year until 2020? Paras (or Education Support Professionals, ESPs) work w students with disabilities & special needs. Their work is vital to ensuring equity in our schools and yet they are often severely underpaid for their labor.
October 24, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Did you know that paras in Somerville were only getting paid $20,000 / year until 2020? Paras (or Education Support Professionals, ESPs) work w students with disabilities & special needs. Their work is vital to ensuring equity in our schools and yet they are often severely underpaid for their labor.
This week the House Asian Caucus met with the delegation from Hokkaido, Japan in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Hokkaido-Massachusetts Sister-State Relationship. TY to the Gov. Healey, Consulate-General of Japan in Boston Takahashi Seiichiro, and the Massachusetts Hokkaido Association.
October 23, 2025 at 6:05 PM
This week the House Asian Caucus met with the delegation from Hokkaido, Japan in celebration of the 35th Anniversary of the Hokkaido-Massachusetts Sister-State Relationship. TY to the Gov. Healey, Consulate-General of Japan in Boston Takahashi Seiichiro, and the Massachusetts Hokkaido Association.
This week, the New England Chinese American Alliance hosted an inspiring day dedicated to the heart of our community.
I had the honor of participating in a roundtable discussion with Rep. Howard, Rep. Sangiolo, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, and Councilor Alinsug and the NECAA Youth Council.
I had the honor of participating in a roundtable discussion with Rep. Howard, Rep. Sangiolo, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, and Councilor Alinsug and the NECAA Youth Council.
October 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This week, the New England Chinese American Alliance hosted an inspiring day dedicated to the heart of our community.
I had the honor of participating in a roundtable discussion with Rep. Howard, Rep. Sangiolo, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, and Councilor Alinsug and the NECAA Youth Council.
I had the honor of participating in a roundtable discussion with Rep. Howard, Rep. Sangiolo, @councillorsiddiqui.bsky.social, and Councilor Alinsug and the NECAA Youth Council.
Yesterday, Somerville came together to refuse silence. We stood in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors and against the devastation of ICE abductions. The pain and outrage in our community are real, but so is our power when we stand together.
October 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Yesterday, Somerville came together to refuse silence. We stood in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors and against the devastation of ICE abductions. The pain and outrage in our community are real, but so is our power when we stand together.
Thank you Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) for an incredible gala and everyone who donated. TY Grace Lin for sharing your story and your books with us! Domestic violence doesn't take a day off and we NEED ATASK and their culturally and linguistically appropriate care for survivors.
October 21, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Thank you Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence (ATASK) for an incredible gala and everyone who donated. TY Grace Lin for sharing your story and your books with us! Domestic violence doesn't take a day off and we NEED ATASK and their culturally and linguistically appropriate care for survivors.
Spread the word! Tomorrow, Oct 21 at 7:00 MassDOT will be hosting a Live Virtual Design Public Hearing to present the design of the Mystic River Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge in Everett and Somerville.
For more info on the project or to register for this meeting, visit: www.mass.gov/event/everet...
For more info on the project or to register for this meeting, visit: www.mass.gov/event/everet...
October 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Spread the word! Tomorrow, Oct 21 at 7:00 MassDOT will be hosting a Live Virtual Design Public Hearing to present the design of the Mystic River Pedestrian/Bicycle Bridge in Everett and Somerville.
For more info on the project or to register for this meeting, visit: www.mass.gov/event/everet...
For more info on the project or to register for this meeting, visit: www.mass.gov/event/everet...
We discussed the importance of establishing ethical standards, protecting jobs, & ensuring technology serves the needs of people!
TY to everyone who led on this crucial issue including @lizshuler.bsky.social, @lorenagonzalez.bsky.social, Chrissy Lynch of Mass AFL-CIO, and @reptricia.bsky.social.
TY to everyone who led on this crucial issue including @lizshuler.bsky.social, @lorenagonzalez.bsky.social, Chrissy Lynch of Mass AFL-CIO, and @reptricia.bsky.social.
October 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We discussed the importance of establishing ethical standards, protecting jobs, & ensuring technology serves the needs of people!
TY to everyone who led on this crucial issue including @lizshuler.bsky.social, @lorenagonzalez.bsky.social, Chrissy Lynch of Mass AFL-CIO, and @reptricia.bsky.social.
TY to everyone who led on this crucial issue including @lizshuler.bsky.social, @lorenagonzalez.bsky.social, Chrissy Lynch of Mass AFL-CIO, and @reptricia.bsky.social.
Yesterday, I joined an important briefing hosted by the @aflcio.org on the need for meaningful guardrails when it comes to AI in the workplace. As we navigate the rapidly evolving world of technology, it's crucial that worker voices are at the forefront of shaping the future.
October 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Yesterday, I joined an important briefing hosted by the @aflcio.org on the need for meaningful guardrails when it comes to AI in the workplace. As we navigate the rapidly evolving world of technology, it's crucial that worker voices are at the forefront of shaping the future.
Another busy day to:
✅ Collect signatures for rent control with Keep Mass Home
✅ Celebrate the Commonwealth Seminar at their annual banquet 🎉
✅ Listen to testimony at the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
✅ Collect signatures for rent control with Keep Mass Home
✅ Celebrate the Commonwealth Seminar at their annual banquet 🎉
✅ Listen to testimony at the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
October 15, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Another busy day to:
✅ Collect signatures for rent control with Keep Mass Home
✅ Celebrate the Commonwealth Seminar at their annual banquet 🎉
✅ Listen to testimony at the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
✅ Collect signatures for rent control with Keep Mass Home
✅ Celebrate the Commonwealth Seminar at their annual banquet 🎉
✅ Listen to testimony at the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, and Inclusion
As a member of the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, & Inclusion, we heard informative testimony on the status of equity in higher education. It was wonderful to hear from testifiers with a wide range of experiences & perspectives including the Commissioner of Higher Education for MA.
October 15, 2025 at 6:28 PM
As a member of the Joint Committee on Racial Equity, Civil Rights, & Inclusion, we heard informative testimony on the status of equity in higher education. It was wonderful to hear from testifiers with a wide range of experiences & perspectives including the Commissioner of Higher Education for MA.
It was great to see everyone at the Asian Community Fund Rising Together annual gala, the largest gathering of AAPI leaders & supporters in MA! TY @massgovernor.bsky.social and @wutrain.bsky.social for speaking & introducing our awardees. Thank you Shirley Leung and Jim Braude for emceeing the gala!
October 7, 2025 at 4:27 PM
It was great to see everyone at the Asian Community Fund Rising Together annual gala, the largest gathering of AAPI leaders & supporters in MA! TY @massgovernor.bsky.social and @wutrain.bsky.social for speaking & introducing our awardees. Thank you Shirley Leung and Jim Braude for emceeing the gala!
A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Somerville Homeless Coalition for the 30th Annual Somerville 5K Road Race.
This event was more than just a run; it was a public pledge of support for our most vulnerable neighbors.
This event was more than just a run; it was a public pledge of support for our most vulnerable neighbors.
October 6, 2025 at 6:56 PM
A huge thank you to everyone who joined the Somerville Homeless Coalition for the 30th Annual Somerville 5K Road Race.
This event was more than just a run; it was a public pledge of support for our most vulnerable neighbors.
This event was more than just a run; it was a public pledge of support for our most vulnerable neighbors.