There’s a Democratic primary for US Senate in Massachusetts this year between Sen. Ed Markey and Rep. Seth Moulton
Moulton has been my rep for years. Do not trust him.
He’s a climber. He threw trans kids under the bus a la Gavin Newsom. And he is simply not as progressive as Markey.
Article below on his betrayal of trans kids. Unforgivable. #MApoli
https://www.wbur.org/news/2024/11/11/seth-moulton-trans-athletes-massachusetts
Massachusetts folk: contact your state senators and ask them to oppose this bill when they take it up. The bill kills Mass Save which has helped tons of people including me make their homes and apartments more efficient and sustainable. It also allows utilities to continue to charge ratepayers for the cost of utilities’ lobbying, which is normally against renewable energy. And the bill’s lead sponsor Rep. Cusack has taken donations that look clearly corrupt. #MApoli
https://www.wbur.org/news/2026/02/27/massachusetts-house-energy-affordability-bill-mass-save
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We have a very exciting primary season on our hands. For many states, voting is underway NOW - with early voting behind us. Tuesday, March 3 is your day to choose the candidates.
https://www.ballotpedia.org
is a place to go for more info. Your Secretary of State office (search it up) or a web search for “[my state] 2026 primary” might be quicker ⬆️
Just noticing that, four days after the big blizzard this week, there are still 52,500 people in Massachusetts without power. Most of them on the Cape, where infrastructure is rougher. #MAPoli #utilities #Eversource #NationalGrid #map
This is the public map for looking at outages:
http://mema.mapsonline.net/public.html#x=-8233801.7529,5022629.236029,-7729928.862514,5312172.699133
I try to be a good citizen and periodically check on what my state government is up to and today I have questions
99. [H. 475] Bill eliminating the residency requirement for fortune tellers
I feel like Larry Summers has been in the news for decades. Maybe I'm conflating him with John Silber?
#mapoli
I hate that some pple with big audiences are mentioning the presidential race of 2028, when we need to focus on NOW - primary elections in several parts of the country.
To address the former, it’s *highly unlikely* that I’d vote for a certain governor to be our next president. Other candidates (esp. true progressives) take note.
To address the latter, Massachusetts will soon choose a U.S. senator and who is to be our next governor….
Pls look up ⬆️
He can say whatever he wants at a town hall, but the receipts tell a different story. #aipac #massachusetts #mapoli #Democrats #leftist
Kinda curious how it plays out if #mapoli gets almost entirely off of X ahead of other states.
Fyi, folks in the US Northeast, Eversource says if people lose power in this storm, it might take 3-5 days to get back up. This storm can cause knock-on emergencies and fatalities.
If you're looking for a checklist on how to prepare for that kind of possibility, the Red Cross has a good one: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/types-of-emergencies/winter-storm.html?srsltid=AfmBOopXcJYhVoPWBvQVMyYU6VbR34aLgW56CXxJcJtCj_VourFCxlzR
MA Gov. Healey declares a state of emergency, including a remote telework day Monday for non-emergency employees. "I urge all private employers to do the same," she said.
And to all: "Please say off the roads. It's really critical for folks to stay off the roads."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bejkGyPZKvA&t=275s
#MaWX #Noreaster #Blizzard #MaPoli
“I am not saying the state's AI tool will share your data with ICE. The administration says state data will be protected. But we have not seen the data processing agreement, because Governor Healey's administration won't release the contract.” #mapoli
RE: https://bsky.app/profile/did:plc:fpfcm4xz6iv2ly3k3hwvgzsz/post/3mfheyqpkps2e
#Transit should be free. The economic and environmental benefits far outweigh the cost of eliminating fares.
An eye-popping Instagram post on the LA tenant union account: https://www.instagram.com/p/DOKTF7wj-Ll/?igsh=MXUzcnhxaGxyeHJtYQ==
These Sept and Dec 2025 reports from the Rent Brigade offer the longer version of the story for folks who aren't on Insta and/or want to read the full report: https://www.rentbrigade.org/reports
Just ... thinking about what LA might forecast for other cities, especially now that there's comparatively less focus on LA.
Genuine question for the #mapoli understanders: why is Maura Healey seemingly impervious to the consequences of sucking so much
RE: https://mastodon.world/@hn100/116042802685003439
I check this periodically and still don't understand why the "typical annual salary" list isn't in order from least to greatest or viceversa
#boston #livingwage #mapoli #bospoli
https://livingwage.mit.edu/metros/14460
I missed posting this the other day, but this is fantastic news for anyone who lives in or travels to the #Berkshires. This connects the BRTA to two other regional transit systems and a bunch of #Amtrak services. Fills in a couple of important missing links on the Commonwealth's #transit map!
#MAPoli #TheBerkshires #Massachusetts #NewEngland #Bus #Mobility
MA is one of 3 states with a Democratic governor that still collaborate with ICE on deportations.
https://www.welcometohellworld.com/ma-governor-on-ice-i-support-them/#maura-healey-declines-to-end-state%E2%80%99s-partnership-with-ice
Homeless man kicked out of South Station on one of the coldest nights of the year dies on sidewalk. This should be against the law. Why would anyone, anywhere kick out a homeless person? Column by @leungboston.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy. #mapoli www.bostonglobe.com/2026/02/06/b...
A homeless man died in the col...
