Progressive Mass
@progressivemass.bsky.social
Member-based advocacy group fighting for a more equitable, just, sustainable and democratic Commonwealth
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Our policy director @jonathancohn.bsky.social testifies in support of rent control, the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, and access to counsel.
MA needs strong action to address the housing crisis. #mapoli
MA needs strong action to address the housing crisis. #mapoli
November 19, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Our policy director @jonathancohn.bsky.social testifies in support of rent control, the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act, and access to counsel.
MA needs strong action to address the housing crisis. #mapoli
MA needs strong action to address the housing crisis. #mapoli
Nathanael Shea of Mass CDCs talks about how TOPA fills the gaping hole in our policy framework around protecting naturally occurring affordable housing. #mapoli
November 19, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Nathanael Shea of Mass CDCs talks about how TOPA fills the gaping hole in our policy framework around protecting naturally occurring affordable housing. #mapoli
Housing coop advocates Matt Thall and Nora Gosselin explain how the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act helps combat displacement and promote affordability and stability. #mapoli
November 19, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Housing coop advocates Matt Thall and Nora Gosselin explain how the Tenant Opportunity to Purchase Act helps combat displacement and promote affordability and stability. #mapoli
@senatorledwards.bsky.social underscores that cities and towns want to take action on the housing crisis and we should let them. Supports local options for a real estate transfer, rent control, and Tenant Opportunity to Purchase. #mapoli
November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
@senatorledwards.bsky.social underscores that cities and towns want to take action on the housing crisis and we should let them. Supports local options for a real estate transfer, rent control, and Tenant Opportunity to Purchase. #mapoli
Dana McLaughlin of the Community Action Agency of Somerville talks about how renters in Somerville can face 100% rent increases. #mapoli
November 19, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Dana McLaughlin of the Community Action Agency of Somerville talks about how renters in Somerville can face 100% rent increases. #mapoli
Leon Smith of Citizens for Juvenile Justice explains that the youth in the juvenile system have better outcomes than youth in the adult system all else equal because of better health and education resources.
November 18, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Leon Smith of Citizens for Juvenile Justice explains that the youth in the juvenile system have better outcomes than youth in the adult system all else equal because of better health and education resources.
Sana Fadel from Citizens for Juvenile Justice points out that over half of individuals in DYS are over 18 and Raise the Age is a straightforward, cost-effective reform that’s good for public safety.
November 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Sana Fadel from Citizens for Juvenile Justice points out that over half of individuals in DYS are over 18 and Raise the Age is a straightforward, cost-effective reform that’s good for public safety.
The MA Senate voted 35-3 to combat the rise of politically motivated book bans.
This bill creates clear standards, protects librarians and school employees, enables authors to challenge bans of their work, and establishes important data collection.
This bill creates clear standards, protects librarians and school employees, enables authors to challenge bans of their work, and establishes important data collection.
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
The MA Senate voted 35-3 to combat the rise of politically motivated book bans.
This bill creates clear standards, protects librarians and school employees, enables authors to challenge bans of their work, and establishes important data collection.
This bill creates clear standards, protects librarians and school employees, enables authors to challenge bans of their work, and establishes important data collection.
Southbridge educators and community leaders explain how state receivership has been harmful to their schools.
November 12, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Southbridge educators and community leaders explain how state receivership has been harmful to their schools.
Our policy director @jonathancohn.bsky.social explaining that school takeovers are a failed policy and that community schools recognize what students need to succeed. #mapoli
November 12, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Our policy director @jonathancohn.bsky.social explaining that school takeovers are a failed policy and that community schools recognize what students need to succeed. #mapoli
Jillie Santos of Citizens for Juvenile Justice, Vatsady Sivongxay from @massedjustice.bsky.social, and Keo McClay from BEJA also joining the call for YES to community schools and NO to state takeovers. #mapoli
November 12, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Jillie Santos of Citizens for Juvenile Justice, Vatsady Sivongxay from @massedjustice.bsky.social, and Keo McClay from BEJA also joining the call for YES to community schools and NO to state takeovers. #mapoli
Great testimony today at the State House in support of the Thrive Act and community schools from @jessjtang.bsky.social from @aftmass.bsky.social and Max Page and Deb McCarthy of @massteacher.bsky.social.
#mapoli
#mapoli
November 12, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Great testimony today at the State House in support of the Thrive Act and community schools from @jessjtang.bsky.social from @aftmass.bsky.social and Max Page and Deb McCarthy of @massteacher.bsky.social.
#mapoli
#mapoli
@jonathancohn.bsky.social (our policy director) also testified but could not take a photo of himself. Testimony excerpt. #mapoli
October 28, 2025 at 4:43 PM
@jonathancohn.bsky.social (our policy director) also testified but could not take a photo of himself. Testimony excerpt. #mapoli
Jack Breen, a staffer and organizer with the State House Employee Union, talks about how the right to unionize would be good for both staff and legislators. #mapoli
October 28, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Jack Breen, a staffer and organizer with the State House Employee Union, talks about how the right to unionize would be good for both staff and legislators. #mapoli
Will Woodring, a staffer and a State House Employee Union organizer, on the recent staff survey: “One stat that stood out to me was that half of staff planned to leave in the next two years.” #mapoli
October 28, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Will Woodring, a staffer and a State House Employee Union organizer, on the recent staff survey: “One stat that stood out to me was that half of staff planned to leave in the next two years.” #mapoli
Kelsey Rhodes, former House staffer, speaks about how she loved her time working at the State House but saw so many ways the building could do a better job of supporting staff. #mapoli
October 28, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Kelsey Rhodes, former House staffer, speaks about how she loved her time working at the State House but saw so many ways the building could do a better job of supporting staff. #mapoli
Shelly MacNeill, former chief of staff to Sen. Michael Moore, and Morgan Simko, former staffer for Sen. Michael Moore and Sen. Keenan, talk about the organizing effort for the State House Employee Union. #mapoli
October 28, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Shelly MacNeill, former chief of staff to Sen. Michael Moore, and Morgan Simko, former staffer for Sen. Michael Moore and Sen. Keenan, talk about the organizing effort for the State House Employee Union. #mapoli
“The rights of workers to band together to form a union is a foundational right and should never be denied.” — Kevin Holland, IBEW Local 222 President #mapoli
October 28, 2025 at 3:55 PM
“The rights of workers to band together to form a union is a foundational right and should never be denied.” — Kevin Holland, IBEW Local 222 President #mapoli
Kevin Brousseau of Mass AFL-CIO testifies in support of legislation to combat wage theft and to extend collective bargaining rights to State House staff. #mapoli
October 28, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Kevin Brousseau of Mass AFL-CIO testifies in support of legislation to combat wage theft and to extend collective bargaining rights to State House staff. #mapoli
Sen. Paul Feeney gives an impassioned plea in support of collective bargaining rights for State House staff, underlining the fundamental principles at stake. #mapoli
October 28, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Sen. Paul Feeney gives an impassioned plea in support of collective bargaining rights for State House staff, underlining the fundamental principles at stake. #mapoli
Sen. John Keenan: “Our staff make the Legislature work.”
Talks about how staff surveys have shown issues with pay, benefits, discrimination, and more. They deserve union. #mapoli
Talks about how staff surveys have shown issues with pay, benefits, discrimination, and more. They deserve union. #mapoli
October 28, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Sen. John Keenan: “Our staff make the Legislature work.”
Talks about how staff surveys have shown issues with pay, benefits, discrimination, and more. They deserve union. #mapoli
Talks about how staff surveys have shown issues with pay, benefits, discrimination, and more. They deserve union. #mapoli