I had wanted to attend the Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention for some time – try the last 6 years+ – so when I had the opportunity to go as a delegate, I definitely took it. you know what they say, “If you aren’t at the table, you’re on the menu.” Worcester was a really great … Continue reading
Another year, yet another Pride attendance! Admittedly, no matter how many Pride’s I attend, I am just not a Pride person, but I am a community type, so attending is important regardless of what people think, or say, about me. In truth, I celebrate Pride 365 days a year, because I am very unashamed of … Continue reading
I am personally very proud to announce my support for the Equal Rights Amendment sponsored in the 116th Congress by Representatives Jackie Spier (D-CA), Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), and Tom Reed (R-NY), as well as in the Senate by main co-sponsors Senator Ben Cardin (D-MD) and Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). It has been 47 years since … Continue reading
I had never actually been to the Dorchester Day Parade before, so being my first was pretty enjoyable on June 3rd, 2018. This included seeing the Suffolk County Sheriff Steve Tompkins, Boston City Council President Andrea Campbell, City Councilor Michael Flaherty, State Representative Dan Hunt, State Representative Dan Cullinane, and Mayor Marty Walsh. I was … Continue reading
This November I urge you to voting Yes on Ballot Question 3, to uphold transgender protections in Massachusetts for our friends, family, neighbors, and children. According to the Boston Globe Opinion article, by House Speaker Bob DeLeo, “Vote yes for Mass. transgender rights“: Two years ago this month, we made history in Massachusetts. After a … Continue reading
For the race to succeed Suffolk District Attorney Dan Conley, I am supporting Shannon McAuliffe. According to The Dorchester Reporter article, “Candidate McAuliffe seeks culture shift in the DA’s office“: McAuliffe was the first to pull papers for the seat, and that was before District Attorney Dan Conley announced he would be not be seeking … Continue reading
In the race to succeed six-term Democratic Congresswoman Niki Tsongas (she is the first woman I ever voted for to Congress, though certainly not the last), I am supporting Senator Barbara L’Italien of the 2nd Essex and Middlesex Seat for Massachusetts’ 3rd Congressional District. Before being elected a State Representative, Barbara worked as a Case Manager … Continue reading
For the 7th Congressional District, of which I live, I am undoubtedly voting for Ayanna Pressley. I, too, have known her and the good work she has done for years, particularly for women and communities of color. She also has received the endorsement of my favorite Attorney General, Maura Healey. Ayanna has my vote on … Continue reading
Carrying on in my usual tradition, I am proud to list my political endorsements for the Constitutional Officers for the 2018 election. Let’s get started! Governor: Jay Gonzalez Prior to running for Governor, Jay worked on Governor Deval Patrick‘s 2006 campaign against Lieutenant Governor Kerry Healey. He then joined the Administration as Deputy Secretary of Administration … Continue reading
When I was in high school, sexual education was not very good in preparing me for having a healthy, safe relationship with other guys. In fact, the person who went over sexual education in high school for us, complete with some old video, was our (male, old, white) gym teacher. It was a mess. Specifically, … Continue reading
