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.

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:

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.

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.

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.

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