Melanie O’Malley (she/her)
@melanie-omalley.bsky.social
Outreach and Operations Director at @progressivemass.bsky.social. Rarely expressed views are my own.
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Trump is trying to sell the federal student loan portfolio so predatory companies & his billionaire buddies can keep profiting & preying on our borrowers.
This is dangerous & unacceptable.
@warren.senate.gov, @sanders.senate.gov & I are leading our colleagues and demanding Trump back down NOW.
This is dangerous & unacceptable.
@warren.senate.gov, @sanders.senate.gov & I are leading our colleagues and demanding Trump back down NOW.
Warren urges Trump administration to 'immediately cease' student loan selloff plans
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is attempting to stop the reported selloff of the $1.6 trillion student loan portfolio to private companies.
abcnews.go.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
Trump is trying to sell the federal student loan portfolio so predatory companies & his billionaire buddies can keep profiting & preying on our borrowers.
This is dangerous & unacceptable.
@warren.senate.gov, @sanders.senate.gov & I are leading our colleagues and demanding Trump back down NOW.
This is dangerous & unacceptable.
@warren.senate.gov, @sanders.senate.gov & I are leading our colleagues and demanding Trump back down NOW.
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My dear friend Emilia is raising money for Sister's Unchained for her birthday. She's halfway to her goal and every gift goes a long way! givebutter.com/emilias40th
Emilia's 40th Birthday Fundraiser
By Sisters Unchained Inc
givebutter.com
November 7, 2025 at 12:31 PM
My dear friend Emilia is raising money for Sister's Unchained for her birthday. She's halfway to her goal and every gift goes a long way! givebutter.com/emilias40th
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I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
November 5, 2025 at 12:13 PM
I knew it would take less than a day for a tiktok dj to make something.
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We can participate in democracy and be flawed while also having non-negotiable. No nazis. No racists. We aren’t abandoning trans people. Triple the minimum wage. Universal healthcare. Reproductive freedom. Etc etc etc. Stand for something! Appeasement accomplishes very little.
October 21, 2025 at 11:47 PM
We can participate in democracy and be flawed while also having non-negotiable. No nazis. No racists. We aren’t abandoning trans people. Triple the minimum wage. Universal healthcare. Reproductive freedom. Etc etc etc. Stand for something! Appeasement accomplishes very little.
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"Mamdani's proposals, such as freezing the rent for some New York tenants, free buses and free child care, are not only feasible but also build off the foundations of previous New York City laws, political analysts told ABC News."
Zohran Mamdani's proposals for NYC build off city's progressive foundation: Experts
While some critics decry Zohran Mamdani's vision for New York City as far-fetched, experts noted that they build off progressive foundations laid by past policies.
abcnews.go.com
October 28, 2025 at 3:40 PM
"Mamdani's proposals, such as freezing the rent for some New York tenants, free buses and free child care, are not only feasible but also build off the foundations of previous New York City laws, political analysts told ABC News."
Racial and gender oppression, and the intersections of the two, are at the most basic about who gets opportunities and resources (social & otherwise) and who does not. In other words, so-called social issues ARE economic issues.
I’m so sick of the economic issues are more important than social issues people. 44% of the US is non-white, 30% are white women. We’re all included in “DEI,” a group they’re trying to kick out of the job market. It’s hilarious that anyone thinks they can have an economy without us.
October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Racial and gender oppression, and the intersections of the two, are at the most basic about who gets opportunities and resources (social & otherwise) and who does not. In other words, so-called social issues ARE economic issues.
Just heard Sy Montgomery on @wgbh.org and will definitely buy The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle for my son from our local bookshop anunlikelystory.indiecommerce.com/book/9780063...
The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle
"A remarkable story." — Washington Post The bestselling and Sibert Honor–winning creators of The Book of Turtles bring us the true story of a snapping turtle’s extraordinary journey—and the amazing co...
anunlikelystory.indiecommerce.com
October 22, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Just heard Sy Montgomery on @wgbh.org and will definitely buy The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle for my son from our local bookshop anunlikelystory.indiecommerce.com/book/9780063...
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Very proud of how many questionnaires we have collected!
Election Day in MA's cities is just two weeks from today!
We've collected questionnaires from cities across the commonwealth. Check them out here!
#mapoli
www.progressivemass.com/statehouse/e...
We've collected questionnaires from cities across the commonwealth. Check them out here!
#mapoli
www.progressivemass.com/statehouse/e...
Elections & Endorsements
Check out our latest endorsements and our questionnaire archive.
www.progressivemass.com
October 21, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Very proud of how many questionnaires we have collected!
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A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.
This 4-year-old's heart is failing. A federal grant that might help him was canceled
A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.
n.pr
October 12, 2025 at 9:59 PM
A Cornell University researcher has been developing an artificial heart for children for more than 20 years. Now, his research is on hold and his lab is shut down.
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After Trump got his Covid shot, he chose to fire the scientists protecting the rest of us from diseases.
October 11, 2025 at 4:05 PM
After Trump got his Covid shot, he chose to fire the scientists protecting the rest of us from diseases.
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We’re in a health care crisis.
Hospitals and clinics will close from Trump’s cuts.
15 million people will lose their health care.
Now Trump’s CDC layoffs are making it even WORSE by gutting our ability to stop emerging health threats.
Democrats are fighting to stop this.
Hospitals and clinics will close from Trump’s cuts.
15 million people will lose their health care.
Now Trump’s CDC layoffs are making it even WORSE by gutting our ability to stop emerging health threats.
Democrats are fighting to stop this.
October 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
We’re in a health care crisis.
Hospitals and clinics will close from Trump’s cuts.
15 million people will lose their health care.
Now Trump’s CDC layoffs are making it even WORSE by gutting our ability to stop emerging health threats.
Democrats are fighting to stop this.
Hospitals and clinics will close from Trump’s cuts.
15 million people will lose their health care.
Now Trump’s CDC layoffs are making it even WORSE by gutting our ability to stop emerging health threats.
Democrats are fighting to stop this.
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A good reminder that Big Tech is a handmaiden to fascism. www.404media.co/apple-banned...
Apple Banned an App That Simply Archived Videos of ICE Abuses
Eyes Up's purpose is to "preserve evidence until it can be used in court." But it has been swept up in Apple's crackdown on ICE-spotting apps.
www.404media.co
October 8, 2025 at 7:38 PM
A good reminder that Big Tech is a handmaiden to fascism. www.404media.co/apple-banned...
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There's an ICE office that's become a detention center right next to the Burlington Mall. Burlington's town government wants to "investigate and take corrective action." https://bit.ly/46X0jDj
Burlington Town Meeting votes to condemn ICE center
Effort seeks access to inspect the facility and enforce zoning compliance.
bit.ly
October 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
There's an ICE office that's become a detention center right next to the Burlington Mall. Burlington's town government wants to "investigate and take corrective action." https://bit.ly/46X0jDj
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Your Prime Day reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
October 7, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Your Prime Day reminder that Amazon...
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
-Provides cloud services that help fuel ICE's deportation machine
-Donated $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
-Scrapped plans to display tariff costs after pressure from Trump
-Shelled out $40M for a documentary about Melania Trump
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WHEN: This Thursday! 6:30 pm
WHERE: St. James's Episcopal Church in Cambridge
Join us for a town hall focused on the impact of looming cuts and what we can do here in MA to fight back.
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/prote...
WHERE: St. James's Episcopal Church in Cambridge
Join us for a town hall focused on the impact of looming cuts and what we can do here in MA to fight back.
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/prote...
October 7, 2025 at 5:36 PM
WHEN: This Thursday! 6:30 pm
WHERE: St. James's Episcopal Church in Cambridge
Join us for a town hall focused on the impact of looming cuts and what we can do here in MA to fight back.
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/prote...
WHERE: St. James's Episcopal Church in Cambridge
Join us for a town hall focused on the impact of looming cuts and what we can do here in MA to fight back.
RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/prote...
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"There is not bigger set of snowflakes than Republicans in power" –Roxane Gay
October 5, 2025 at 3:05 PM
"There is not bigger set of snowflakes than Republicans in power" –Roxane Gay
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Don’t believe the gun lobby’s hype: There is no research to support the idea that women’s gun ownership increases their safety. In fact, studies show the opposite—that women living in households with a firearm are at greater risk of homicide.
Learn more: everytownresearch.org/domestic-violence
Learn more: everytownresearch.org/domestic-violence
October 4, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Don’t believe the gun lobby’s hype: There is no research to support the idea that women’s gun ownership increases their safety. In fact, studies show the opposite—that women living in households with a firearm are at greater risk of homicide.
Learn more: everytownresearch.org/domestic-violence
Learn more: everytownresearch.org/domestic-violence
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Over 80 advocacy orgs have voiced their opposition to the $360 million proposal to build a new women's prison in MA. Instead of new construction, we need investment in community-based alternatives that have proven track records of improving public safety. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/12/m...
Advocates, lawmakers urge Gov. Maura Healey to halt $360 million rebuild of women’s prison in Framingham - The Boston Globe
The project is an expensive misstep that ignores what inmates inside the state’s only women’s prison actually say they need, it said.
www.bostonglobe.com
October 3, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Over 80 advocacy orgs have voiced their opposition to the $360 million proposal to build a new women's prison in MA. Instead of new construction, we need investment in community-based alternatives that have proven track records of improving public safety. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/12/m...
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The cruelty is the point katemanne.substack.com/p/the-trump-...
The Trump Administration Wants Pregnant Women to Suffer
When ableism meets misogyny: Tylenol edition.
katemanne.substack.com
September 23, 2025 at 3:28 PM
The cruelty is the point katemanne.substack.com/p/the-trump-...
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Access to abortion
Medicaid coverage
Tylenol
All things that extremists are taking away from pregnant people.
Medicaid coverage
Tylenol
All things that extremists are taking away from pregnant people.
September 23, 2025 at 1:27 PM
Access to abortion
Medicaid coverage
Tylenol
All things that extremists are taking away from pregnant people.
Medicaid coverage
Tylenol
All things that extremists are taking away from pregnant people.
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new from @kylietcheung.bsky.social in @teenvogue.com: recently, men have impersonated plainclothes ICE agents to assault women—only possible, she argues, because state agents commit violence with impunity.
"To be clear, men wouldn’t be posing as ICE agents and assaulting women if ICE didn’t exist."
"To be clear, men wouldn’t be posing as ICE agents and assaulting women if ICE didn’t exist."
How ICE Raids Are Making It Easier for Civilian Men to Assault Immigrant Women
"This phenomenon is only possible because of the outsized power that state agents have always had to abuse and control women and victims' bodies," argues Kylie Cheung.
www.teenvogue.com
September 22, 2025 at 5:57 PM
new from @kylietcheung.bsky.social in @teenvogue.com: recently, men have impersonated plainclothes ICE agents to assault women—only possible, she argues, because state agents commit violence with impunity.
"To be clear, men wouldn’t be posing as ICE agents and assaulting women if ICE didn’t exist."
"To be clear, men wouldn’t be posing as ICE agents and assaulting women if ICE didn’t exist."
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"If all of the planned new extraction takes place, the world will produce more than double the quantity of fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with holding global temperature rises to 1.5C above preindustrial levels." www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nations’ plans to ramp up coal, gas and oil extraction ‘will put climate goals beyond reach’
New data shows governments now planning more fossil fuel production in coming decades than they were in 2023
www.theguardian.com
September 22, 2025 at 12:09 PM
"If all of the planned new extraction takes place, the world will produce more than double the quantity of fossil fuels in 2030 than would be consistent with holding global temperature rises to 1.5C above preindustrial levels." www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"This week, her fear came true: Her husband, Edgar Hernan Elias Escobar, called her to say that masked federal agents had rammed their car into his to stop it as he went to work, smashed the window, and pointed a stun gun at his head."
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/19/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/19/m...
Malden woman pleads for return of husband taken by ICE on way to work - The Boston Globe
The alleged details of the arrest come amid an ongoing surge of immigration enforcement.
www.bostonglobe.com
September 20, 2025 at 11:15 AM
"This week, her fear came true: Her husband, Edgar Hernan Elias Escobar, called her to say that masked federal agents had rammed their car into his to stop it as he went to work, smashed the window, and pointed a stun gun at his head."
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/19/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/19/m...