Mike Firestone
@FirestoneMike
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aboard the @wutrain as Boston’s chief of policy. previously @maura_healey, @ewarren, @flyingwithsara, @massnotforsale! raising small people w/ @gwinbetsy.
Boston, MA
Joined July 2011
@mattyglesias @daveweigel 1. Safest major city in country 2. Built most affordable homes in last 25 yrs 3. Added more pre-K seats than ever before 4. Boston family days, more small biz liquor licenses, basic city services Not exactly “hasn’t really done anything”
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BREAKING: In an epic trolling, California Governor Gavin Newsom’s office posted a video of Emperor Palpatine reciting Donald Trump’s Truth Social post about L.A. Let’s blast this to space!
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Today, Boston honors the extraordinary life and enduring legacy of His Holiness Pope Francis—spiritual leader, global advocate for the poor and marginalized, and a moral force in the fight for climate justice.
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CAMPAIGN CASH: Mayor Wu's reelect campaign reported raising $308K in March, per filing Brings total cash on hand to $1.99M Filing does not include the massive in-kind donations from GOP, in the form of Capitol Hill and White House attacks
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Spring break is almost over. Heck of a job, Vancey, posing in a parka on a frozen island. Meanwhile back here in America the Trump Administration has broken Social Security, leaving seniors out in the cold and IRS checks frozen. They care more about Greenland than Grandma.
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‘Give ‘em hell Michelle’: Mayor Wu stayed calm and combative during her first congressional hearing on immigration
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The Boston mayor usually doesn't seek the national spotlight, but she held her own when it shined on her.
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MY Mayor! @wutrain couldn’t have fought harder for Boston and the principles that make our country great. Thank you for fighting for us, Mayor Wu!
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The Boston mayor usually doesn't seek the national spotlight, but she held her own when it shined on her.
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Watch this incredible @MayorWu testifying yesterday on the community collaboration to make Boston, City of Immigrants, safe and thriving. https://t.co/hiAqSUC6dy via @YouTube
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Proud to introduce @MayorWu at today's @OversightDems hearing. She is an innovative and inclusive leader who is making Boston a welcoming city for folks from every walk of life.
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It’s a fact that Boston is the safest major city in the nation — in part, because of the strong relationship between law enforcement and the communities they serve. Take notes, @HouseGOP. If you’re serious about keeping Americans safe, you should listen to @MayorWu.
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu at the House hearing on sanctuary cities: "If you wanted to make us safe, pass gun reforms. Stop cutting Medicaid. Stop cutting cancer research. Stop cutting funds for veterans. That is what will make our cities safe." Mic drop! 🎤
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If Republicans in Congress want to help make our country safe, I have some ideas for them.
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu struck a defiant tone in her prepared remarks for a House hearing on immigration enforcement, defending the city’s approach and criticizing the Trump administration’s push to deport undocumented immigrants. Follow live updates: https://t.co/2D8V9ccu1P
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Eggs and coffee around 20 percent more expensive. Airplanes crashing. Mass layoffs. Tariffs. Data breaches. Shutting down energy projects. Letting food and medicine rot. Either they are really shitty at helping you, or you are not the one they want to help.
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Thoughtful ideas to consider at every level of government. Excellent piece by @brhodes on the path forward.
"Instead of defending a system that has been rejected, we need to articulate an alternative vision for what kind of democracy comes next."
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There are many unknowns about exactly how a second Trump term will play out and precisely which types of chaos it will bring about. One thing is certain: it will start with tax cuts for Musk and his billionaire boys club. My latest for @RollingStone. https://t.co/HmxbSpEw7r
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Families are reeling from high costs. Dems must make clear that Trump is planning to slash taxes on the companies that are overcharging them.
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