Massachusetts legislature squashes set of transparency bills on July 7. Thanks to a powerful campaign by Act on Mass, the Massachusetts legislature is once again being held accountable for obscuring the legislative process behind closed doors. Famous for writing an Open Meetings Law while exempting themselves from the law, and for 3 convicted felons in …
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In light of the failures of our political, economic, and social institutions to rise to the challenge of a national public health and economic crisis, it seems more important than ever to get clear on possible pathways to new political, economic, and social paradigms.
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We are reposting this important announcement from the New Economy Coalition, in its entirety. COVID-19 Solidarity Response: We are at a fork in the road. Like many of you, we are reeling. In these uncertain times, our first priority has been to make sure our team is safe and cared for. We are adjusting internal …
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The following note was emailed by State Representative Mike Connolly, along with the text of letters to his colleagues, and to Governor Baker, urging support for shelter-in-place orders. I want to take a moment to keep you updated on my efforts in response to the coronavirus emergency. The past week has been unprecedented for all …
Continue reading Letters to colleagues & to Gov. Baker, from State Rep. Mike Connolly, urging support for Shelter In Place in response to the COVID-19 emergencyThe 10 Working Principles of Extinction Rebellion: We have a shared vision of change We set our mission on what is necessary We need a re-generative culture We hopefully challenge ourselves, and this toxic system We value reflection and learning We welcome everyone, and every part of everyone into Extinction Rebellion We actively mitigate for …
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A New Strategy for the Climate Movement Margaret Klein Salamon, PhD psychologist and Founding Director of The Climate Mobilization, has written up “the psychological foundation of The Climate Mobilization’s strategy and approach” as a 35-page paper. You can read the paper here. As the UK has just declared Climate Emergency on the heels of student …
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GREEN-RAINBOW PARTY 2019: A GREEN NEW DEAL FOR PEACE, JUSTICE AND DEMOCRACY ATTEND THE 2019 GRP PARTY CONVENTION 5/18 Join the uprising for an American & World political party that works for all of us! Build on MLK’S struggle to stop the triple evils of militarism, racism, and unbridled materialism at the grass-roots level. All are …
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As the shameless Democratic Party punches down at some of the very diverse voices it was parading around as the new face of the party, let’s tell Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar that we’ve got her back. Maybe it’s time for Representative Omar to ditch the corporate Blue Team and join the one political party that …
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Today, New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined with Massachusetts Senator Ed Markey to announce non-binding Green New Deal legislation that would strive to “achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions through a fair and just transition for all communities and workers” and “create millions of good, high-wage jobs.” The Green Party of the U.S. issued this response.
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With a heavy heart, we report the news that longtime disability rights activist and Green-Rainbow Party of Massachusetts stalwart Martina Robinson passed away late last year. She was an inspiration to many, and made a bit of a name for herself as a GRP candidate for Lt. Governor in 2006: “I would like to say that of course there …
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