Hi Everyone,

Here’s a list of MA state campaigns the org Mass Peace Action has
endorsed-sign up to phone bank if you can.

In Solidarity,
Christian Kennedy
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From: Amar Ahmad, Massachusetts Peace Action <[email protected]>
Date: Wed, Jun 10, 2020 at 12:36 PM
Subject: Elect Progressive Challengers to the State House to Implement Real
Change
To: Christian Kennedy <[email protected]>


Let's retake our state government

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Dear Christian,

Power in the State Legislature is extremely centralized, and too often,
leadership has used its power to stop progressive reforms in our state.
Speaker DeLeo and his team have blocked bills which would allow same day
voter registration, increase government transparency, and establish
Massachusetts Medicare-for-All. The current State House leadership has not
advanced most of the bills Mass. Peace Action filed in 2019. It is
important that real progressives are elected, even if it means replacing
incumbent leaders. We are proud to endorse strong progressive challengers,
who will work to govern in a more transparent and just way.

*Nichole Mossalam
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(35th Middlesex — Malden, Medford) is a community organizer and a
disability rights activist. She has previously co-chaired Our Revolution
(MA), organized interfaith events, and organized fundraisers for a student
lunch program. Nichole’s platform prioritizes public transportation,
education, affordable housing, and a clean environment. Nichole is running
against Paul Donato, a member of Robert DeLeo’s leadership team. Just last
week, Donato voted against same day voter registration. Donato is
inaccessible to his own constituents and unresponsive to their concerns.
Donate to Nichole today!
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Phonebank for Nichole!
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*Jordan Meehan
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(17th Suffolk -- Allston) is an activist and a lawyer. As an
environmentalist, Jordan chaired the Mass Sierra Club’s Political
Committee. This experience has helped him develop a deep understanding of
Massachusetts state politics, along with his experience with Maura Healey’s
2014 campaign. Jordan’s primary issues include the Green New Deal, housing
justice, and protecting and expanding public transportation. Jordan is a
competitive challenger to Joint Housing Committee chairman and DeLeo-ally,
Kevin Honan.
Donate to Jordan today!
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*Anna Callahan
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(34th Middlesex — West Somerville, parts of Medford) is the founder and
director of The Incorruptibles. She is a software engineer who left her
position to volunteer for Bernie Sanders. After Bernie’s loss, she
channeled her energy into The Incorruptibles — a grassroots group focused
on fixing a broken system by replacing corrupted, pro-business politicians
with representation that will speak to the needs of regular people, not
multi-billion dollar corporations. Anna’s platform includes
Medicare-for-All, the Green New Deal, increased transparency at the State
House, rent control and more.
Donate to Anna today!
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Watch Anna discuss progressive organizing
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with The Incorruptibles.


*[image: Erika Uyterhoevan]Erika Uyterhoeven
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(27th Middlesex — Somerville) is a Democratic Socialist, activist and
organizer. She founded Act on Mass
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to increase transparency in the State Legislature (currently, votes are not
recorded by default). Erika understands the connection between corporatism
and militarism and is committed to removing both from our government. Erika
will champion a Massachusetts Green New Deal, Medicare-for-All, and the
Safe Communities Act – which would limit the amount local police are
allowed to spend to enforce Trump’s immigration policies. Erika was
involved in the successful campaign of another local, strong progressive,
Nika Elugardo.
Donate to Erika today!
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In an overwhelmingly progressive state, it is shameful that our elected
officials block progressive reforms that our people desperately want. In
this election year, we have the oppurtunity to elect candidates who will
represent the people by fighting for progressive policies.

Yours for peace,



Amar Ahmad

Legislative/Political Committee


P.S. Another way to achieve progressive reforms in Massachusetts is to
enact Ranked Choice Voting. *Sign the official petition
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online
-- we almost have enough signatures to put it on the ballot!

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