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A letter from the Democratic Town Committees to the Massachusetts Congressional Delegation. 44 Democratic town and ward committees across Massachusetts signed this letter April 9 calling on party leaders to take stronger action against the Trump administration’s agenda.

Mass. Democratic Committees urge party to oppose Trump’s agenda in open letter

By Liam Dunne, Associate City Editor April 17, 2025
44 Democratic town and ward committees across Massachusetts signed an open letter April 9 calling on party leaders to take stronger action against the Trump administration’s agenda.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley speaks to the crowd at a rally on the first day of the Boston University Graduate Workers Union strike on Monday. MOLLY POTTER/DFP PHOTOGRAPHER

BUGWU strike rally attracts support from students, faculty, local politicians

By Abigail Hassan March 25, 2024
The Boston University Graduate Workers Union held their first strike rally at noon today in Marsh Plaza, which attracted support from undergraduate students, local politicians, and professors.
Ayanna Pressley and Ed Markey

Legislation reintroduced to end qualified immunity

By Teresa Jia April 28, 2023
On April 19, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley and Senator Edward Markey reintroduced their Ending Qualified Immunity Act, legislation aimed to eliminate the unjust and misconduct of government officials.
Elizabeth Warren

‘Just Majority’ campaign tour starts in Boston, calling for judicial reform

By Emilia Wisniewski April 24, 2023
Elected officials and advocacy organization representatives spoke at Copley Square Monday morning on the first stop of the “Just Majority” tour to demand for a re-evaluation of the United States Supreme Court.
Elizabeth Warren Town hall

Elizabeth Warren kicks off Senate re-election campaign with Roxbury Town Hall

By Anna Rubenstein April 13, 2023
Elizabeth Warren hosted her first Senate re-election campaign event in Roxbury alongside Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu and Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley in Roxbury.
Elizabeth Warren Town Hall

Gallery: Elizabeth Warren starts re-election campaign at Roxbury town hall

By Hui-En Lin and Zoe Zekos April 13, 2023
Sen. Elizabeth Warren hosts town hall in Hibernian Hall in Roxbury alongside Gov. Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu and Rep. Ayanna Pressley in Roxbury Wednesday night.
Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley speaking on the COM lawn

Rep. Ayanna Pressley seeks to protect abortion access with EACH Act

By Daily Free Press Staff January 31, 2023
U.S. Representative Ayanna Pressley helped reintroduce the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Healthcare (EACH) Act on Jan. 26 at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington D.C.
Ballot drop box

Massachusetts midterms see a blue wave, ‘yes’ train

By Bella Ramirez November 9, 2022
Democratic state Sen. Diana DiZoglio declared victory in the race for state auditor against Republican Anthony Amore at the Democratic watch party on election night.
Maura Healey

Healey wins governor, Campbell takes AG

By Casey Choung November 9, 2022
Maura Healey claimed victory on Nov. 8 election night in the Massachusetts gubernatorial race, defeating Republican candidate Geoff Diehl.
Kamala Harris

Kamala Harris visits Boston to rally voters less than one week from Election Day

By Matthew Eadie November 3, 2022
Kamala Harris visited Boston to rally voters to the polls ahead of the 2022 midterm elections. She was joined by several Boston and Massachusetts democratic candidates and figures.
BU grad workers union

GALLERY: BU Graduate Workers Union submits union authorization cards, hold block party with Ayanna Pressley on COM lawn

By Ziyu (Julian) Zhu October 25, 2022
BUGWU celebrated submitting their union authorization cards and interrupted a Board of Trustees meeting on Oct. 18.
Kamala Harris

Vice President Kamala Harris visits Boston, meets with union leaders

By Talia Lissauer September 7, 2022
Vice President Kamala Harris spoke at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel at the Greater Boston Labor Council breakfast to express her support. Harris also spoke with local politicians about the importance of unions.
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