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Jul 19, 2018
Jul 19, 2018
Settlement reached in Cambridge ‘speech and assembly public safety charges’ case
The City of Cambridge will not charge for public safety services for “Demonstration Events” in the City’s parks.
Issue Areas:
Free Speech and Expression
Jul 19, 2018
Jul 19, 2018
Senate votes to defend net neutrality and monitor consumer privacy
A free and open internet is a baseline requirement for a free and open society in the 21st century.
Jul 18, 2018
Jul 18, 2018
Massachusetts state budget fails to protect vulnerable immigrant residents
This decision now enshrines the politics of fear and silences the politics of hope and compassion.
Issue Areas:
Immigrants' Rights
Jul 12, 2018
Jul 12, 2018
Massachusetts lawmakers vote to strengthen our democracy with Automatic Voter Registration
Nearly 700,000 more eligible Massachusetts voters will be able to cast their ballot.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jul 12, 2018
Jul 12, 2018
Jul 12, 2018
Massachusetts House unanimously supports opioid addiction prevention and treatment bill
Passing the opioid bill sends a clear message that addiction is a public health concern, not a criminal justice issue.
Issue Areas:
Criminal Law Reform
Jul 10, 2018
Jul 10, 2018
Statement on nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to U.S. Supreme Court
Kavanaugh could be the vote Trump needs on the Court to undermine civil liberties and civil rights for decades
Issue Areas:
Reproductive Freedom
Jul 02, 2018
Jul 02, 2018
Massachusetts Supreme Court decision allows voter disenfranchisement to continue
The decision is a blow, not just to Massachusetts voters, but to the democratic process.
Issue Areas:
Voting Rights
Jun 28, 2018
Jun 28, 2018
A victory for economic and gender equality in Massachusetts
Governor Baker signed Paid Family and Medical Leave into law.
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