Gretchen Van Ness
@vannessforMA
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Executive Director, LGBTQ Senior Housing. Opinions my own. #ThePryde she/hers
Hyde Park, Boston
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It’s
#NationalHonorOurLGBTQEldersDay
! We invite you to honor LGBTQ elders by donating to LGBTQ Senior Housing +
#ThePryde
!
Your donation comes at a critical time as we prepare to welcome The Pryde’s first residents in June. Join us in making history!
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@rtraister
Thinking about disabled people pleading for health care being arrested, handcuffed and dragged out of their wheelchairs.
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One party is failing and it’s not the Democrats.
@LindseyGrahamSC
News accounts keep claiming Dems have "failed to persuade" GOP senators to break with Trump. This framing is all wrong. It implies most Republicans have principled objections to the case against Trump. Everyone covering this trial knows that's nonsense:
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I’m old enough to remember when these protesters marched through Boston without a police response.
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@MissCherryPi
@AmandaMarcotte
And in every other democracy in the world, “the popular vote” is simply “the vote.”
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@timecaptales
@historyinmemes
If you wouldn’t say “male resident” there’s no need to say “female resident.” Women discover things all the time and we’re also residents, farmers, workers, and all of the other folks you mention in your fascinating posts.
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Boston’s future. My heart is so full.
@wutrain
@votehalbert
@ruthzee4boston
@CarlaforBoston
@juliaforboston
@BostonWard18DC
#bospoli
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Know this:
#ThePryde
will open in Spring 2024. We will finish the work of creating safe, affirming housing for low-income and economically vulnerable LGBTQ and other older adults. We will make history together. 🌈❤️🏳️⚧️
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@BlondeHistorian
What a wonderful village humanity can be when we just look out for each other.
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Thank you,
@AyannaPressley
, for fighting for what is right and for always standing with us and lifting up our communities.
#ThePryde
is proud to be represented by you! 🌈❤️🏳️⚧️
By stripping funding for The Pryde in Hyde Park, Republicans are choosing homophobia over housing & cruelty over compassion.
To our LGBTQ siblings in the MA-7th & beyond:
You deserve safe & affordable housing. You are seen & loved. And I will never stop fighting for you.
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There’s no such thing as a state budget surplus when this happens to the transportation system we need for our City and our planet to survive.
#mapoli
.
@MBTA
Orange Line train heading eastbound to Forest Grove caught on fire this morning.
@boston25
@WCVB
@NBC10Boston
@cbsboston
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When you come to sign
@AyannaPressley
’s and
@TamiGouveiaMA
’s nomination papers, say hello to Madison, the Official Campaign Cat! 105 Neponset Ave. in Hyde Park, whenever it's not raining or snowing.
#mapoli
#bospoli
#hydeparkpoli
#CatsofTwittter
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Speaking of words not in the Constitution.
#RoeVsWade
The number of folks in my TL Senatsplaining the filibuster is deeply concerning
Let's be clear. The Filibuster:
•is not in the Constitution
•is not in any amendment
•is not a law of any sort
It is an arbitrary rule specifically built to block civil rights progress—ABOLISH IT
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At tonight's candidates forum, I stood alone, but I made it clear who’s side I’m on. Today and every day, I stand with
#BlackLivesMatter
protesters that are fighting for their lives. This commitment must be reflected in our public policy. We must end qualified immunity now.
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Why isn’t the legislature in session right now working to repeal that obscure statute and make a once-in-a-lifetime investment in electrification, transit, broadband, housing, public schools and public health?
#mapoli
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@lisakashinsky
Dear god keep my refund and invest it in public transit if you aren’t going to invest it in upgrading classrooms or building housing that’s affordable for working people.
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HUGE successful day with this Dream Team talking with our neighbors and collecting signatures for
@AyannaPressley
@SoniaChangDiaz
@TamiGouveiaMA
!! Thanks to everyone who stopped to sign!
#mapoli
#bospoli
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I am honored to announce that I have been endorsed by
@DARollins
.
Her data-driven approach to public safety & criminal prosecution strengthens our communities & advances justice. As your next State Rep., I will be honored to work with her in service to our City.
#14thSuffolk
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Heartbroken to get the official word that
@votehalbert
has conceded. David and his entire team should be proud of their campaign and know that they touched and inspired so many. I’m proud to call David my friend, today and always.
#bospoli
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So glad
@MJShochat
got this great screen shot of part of our
@BostonWard18DC
GOTV forum tonight with
@EdMarkey
,
@AyannaPressley
,
@jessemermell
for
@yeson2rcv
and Tommy Hickey for
@RightToRepairMA
.
#mapoli
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@DonLew87
There should be a statue of him in this exact place at the Capitol, poised exactly like this.
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Early voting is happening now! I humbly ask for your vote in the September 1st primary.
#14thSuffolk
#VanNecessary
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Hyde Park neighbors and friends:
@AyannaPressley
nomination papers are ready and waiting for your signature on our front porch. Come on down!
#mapoli
#bospoli
In the next few weeks, our campaign will be collecting thousands of signatures from voters across the
#MA7
, in order to get on the ballot.
Take a look at this thread to learn exactly what that means and how you can add your name:
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Hyde Park shows up! “Four more days!”
@ewarren
reminded us, to work our ❤️❤️❤️ out for
@ruthzee4boston
!
#bospoli
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So proud to be represented by this barrier-breaking and history-making woman!
And just like that, with my hand on grandad’s bible, it’s official:
@RepPressley
. Follow along for official updates from our Congressional office. I am so honored to serve the MA 7th. And don’t worry I’ll still be right here at
@AyannaPressley
too. Let’s get to work.
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I don’t want a sales tax freeze. I want community nurses, affordable childcare, electric commuter rail, and grants for city residents to maintain mature trees on their property.
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The 14th Suffolk is ready for change. Thank you for your endorsement
@BostonGlobe
.
#mapoli
#bospoli
#14thSuffolk
#VanNecessary
🚨Endorsement Alert 🚨
The Boston Globe Ed board
@GlobeOpinion
endorses Gretchen Van Ness (
@vannessforMA
) in the 14th Suffolk House District:
A chance for fresh thinking in Hyde Park, Roslindale, West Roxbury via
@BostonGlobe
#bospoli
#mapoli
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The rain just stopped. Starting my second turf of the day!
@jay4ma
@elizabethforma
@qpalfrey
@AyannaPressley
@maura_healey
@DebGoldbergMA
@SuzanneBump
@Freedom_Mass
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@BriannaWu
It goes back even further - to Reagan, his Big Lie about trickle down economics, his repeal of the Fairness Doctrine (which allowed Fox “News” to flourish), his Big Lie about welfare queens, his anti-science policies, and on and on and on.
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Banned in warfare by the UN in 1993 and finally banned in Boston. Thank you,
@RicardoNArroyo
and
@andreaforboston
.
My ordinance restricting chemical weapons and kinetic impact projectiles is now the law!
Thank you
@MayorKimJaney
for her leadership in signing and implementing this. Thank you
@andreaforboston
for her steadfast partnership, and thank you
@nlgmass
&
@ACLU_Mass
for your advocacy.
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@BlondeHistorian
@GuideDogAva
Our street-wise rescue found wild blueberries on her first mountain hike and carefully pulled them off the stems for her snack. Dogs are amazing!
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Boston is the only municipality in Massachusetts without an elected school committee.
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Honored to have spent this
#GOTV
evening with our fearless District Attorney,
@DARollins
.
Just got back from leafletting our final packets - see you at the polls tomorrow at 7am!
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@Susan_Reads
Thank you, you are awesome, and I’m so glad I’ve lived long enough that there is such a thing as an “armful of queer books” for the young person I once was. ❤️
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At the commuter rail this morning to protest the T’s
#UnfairHikes
. A first-class city and state deserve better, more affordable public transportation. And Hyde Park deserves a new sign!
#BostonTParty
#LoveHydePark
#bospoli
#mapoli
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Today a voter asked where I stand on our public schools reopening. This is the plan I endorse and I urge
@BostonSchools
to work with
@BTU66
, parents, and our City Council to ensure the safest possible restart.
We are releasing our proposal for a safe restart of Boston Public Schools. Our proposal, titled "Creating the Schools Our Students Deserve: Aspirations, Proposals, and Priorities of the Boston Teachers Union for a Safe Restart," outlines our suggestions.
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What if we had a chance to create a 14-acre urban wilds in Boston, forever protecting mature trees, vernal ponds, ancient ledge, pollinator meadows, wildlife habitat, hiking paths and vast, beautiful vistas of our city? 1/
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Wonderful afternoon in Hyde Park with our City Councilor
@RicardoNArroyo
, our Congresswoman
@AyannaPressley
, our next Governor
@SoniaChangDiaz
and our next Mayor
@wutrain
!
#bospoli
#mapoli
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The special election is tomorrow. Tonight there were over 40 people making calls for
@JuanForRep
, including
@Becca_Rausch
and
@SalDiDomenico
. This is what democracy looks like!
#mapoli
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I am proud to announce that I have been endorsed by
@RepJackLewis
. I am eager to partner with him in the State House to raise progressive revenue and to advance progressive policy. I am deeply grateful for his support.
#VanNecessary
#mapoli
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You and every one of your friends and colleagues on Beacon Hill deserve dignity, respect, and a living wage.
I truthfully do not have the energy to come up with an eloquent tweet here because to be totally honest, I’m just really really really tired from putting so much energy into convincing people that me and my friends and colleagues are deserving of bare minimum dignity and respect
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@mjInMass
The photo is from the Patriot Front’s unimpeded protest march through Boston last year. The comparison is to the overwhelming police presence, closed streets, etc. at last night’s peaceful protest in Boston of the killing of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
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Proud to have worked on this bill!
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Hyde Park & Boston friends: one-stop safe nomination paper signing for
@BatesForBoston
,
@votehalbert
,
@ruthzee4boston
, and
@RicardoNArroyo
today at 105 Neponset Ave. off Truman Pkway! Come on down!
#mapoli
#hydeparkpoli
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TFW you’re canvassing and it’s hot and the jogger running by shouts “Go Gretchen!!” ❤️
#VanNecessary
for the
#14thSuffolk
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@DoctorBurgess
@universalhub
@MayorWu
@walkuprozzie
@KenzieBok
posted this on Facebook today. How do we advocate to expand this program?
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Psyched to get our lawn sign today! Even more psyched to vote for
@TamiGouveiaMA
on Sept. 6th! Who’s in?
#mapoli
#wedeservethebest
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I will retreat this weekly to remind everyone that we are NOT divided — we’re the majority and must step into our power and lead, without apology. When we’re in charge, we help people. When they’re in charge, they punish people. Enough.
Over 70% of Americans support gun safety legislation, marriage equality, abortion rights, gov't funding for childcare, paid maternity leave, raising the minimum wage, and more
This country isn't divided. A radical, armed, anti-democratic minority is attempting a hostile takeover
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Today and every day, I proudly stand with
@massteacher
,
@BTU66
,
@AFTMass
, and
@CityLife_Clvu
. Schools can only reopen when it is safe for all of our students, teachers, and staff.
#OnlyWhenItsSafe
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Who knows what’s going to happen on this bird app, but we’re building
#ThePryde
, Boston’s first LGBTQ-welcoming affordable senior housing, and I had to share this picture! 🌈❤️
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Thank you,
@RicardoNArroyo
,
@LizBreadon
,
@Ruthzee
and
@BOSCityCouncil
for standing with us and against hate and against the cowards and bullies would force us back into the closet and back to the back of the bus.
#ThePryde
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@BlondeHistorian
Just want to thank you for everything you share on Twitter. You’re a wise and compassionate storyteller and I feel so lucky to have found you here!
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Watch for my friend, the awesome
@EvanVBerry
!
We are hopeful that the
@MA_Senate
and Senate President Spilka will stand with
@BeaconHillUnion
.
"To decide otherwise is a big statement to the public about how senators view unions and how they view the perspectives of their own staff."
via
@AlisonNBCBoston
#mapoli
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Inspiring (and packed!) campaign office opening with these amazing and powerful women! Congratulations
@wutrain
,
@Kim_Janey
, and
@astguillen
!
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There should be no high stakes testing during this pandemic. Please sign and share.
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@WelcomeToDot
I was on a Zoom last month where the guy from MassDOT described Hyde Park as a “suburb of Boston.” Sigh.
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I am honored to announce that I have been endorsed by
@ProWRoxRoz
. As we look toward the future, I know we will continue to work tirelessly together to uplift the power of our community and advance equity across our District.
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@dcpetterson
When Tim Snyder warned “Do not obey in advance” in his book
#OnTyranny
, this is what he was talking about.
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Starting the day at the Chittick School talking with voters about the
@BostonWard18DC
endorsed candidates & ballot questions.
@YesOn1Bos
@ElectTheBSC
@wutrain
@RicardoNArroyo
@votehalbert
@ruthzee4boston
@juliaforboston
@CarlaforBoston
#bospoli
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When I came out, I lost some of my closest confidants, an experience that is too familiar for LGBTQ candidates.
This was the same story I heard in the '80s from many of the young men I cared for that died of AIDS. They were thrown away by the people that meant most to them.
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Hey Hyde Park, on Sunday let’s knock some doors with
@RicardoNArroyo
and remind our neighbors to
@votehalbert
!
#bospoli
We’re putting in the work 3PM this Sunday at our
#HydePark
standout and canvass with
@RicardoNArroyo
! Register at:
#bospoli
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I am proud to be represented by
@AyannaPressley
and
@RicardoNArroyo
. We must end qualified immunity now.
#mapoli
#14thSuffolk
#VanNecessary
There can be no justice without healing and accountability, and there can be no true accountability with qualified immunity.
Check out
@AyannaPressley
’s and my op-ed:
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I'm pleased to share the good news that as of 4/4, I’ll be a member of the State Democratic Committee representing the Norfolk & Suffolk district! I look forward to working to expand grassroots & progressive involvement in our party & serving our district!
#HydeParkpoli
#MAPoli
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I wholeheartedly support the Green New Deal, a framework for our Commonwealth to invest in sustainable communities and create thousands of new jobs.
I am proud to sign
@sunrisemvmt
’s
#GreenNewDeal
pledge and promise to advance climate justice across our District and state.
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What a great event celebrating
@NeedhamBank
’s support of
#ThePryde
with Erica Shom,
@RobConsalvo
,
@Ruthzee
, Pat Tierney, Scott Batey, Thien Simpson, Aileen Montour and Dorothea Keeling! 🌈❤️
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Thank you for celebrating with us today!
#ThePryde
The groundbreaking for the Pryde, the first LGBQT+ inclusive affordable senior housing development in New England, was a special and historic moment. Proud that its both in my District and home neighborhood of Hyde Park.
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Honored to say a few words for our next Governor,
@SoniaChangDiaz
, at the
@BostonWard18DC
Caucus in
#HydePark
this morning!
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@SueSueCurious
This heartbreaking loss reminds me of the three hospital staff who died in the early days of the pandemic.
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@chipgoines
@TamiGouveiaMA
, hands down. Incredibly effective coalition builder on Beacon Hill and she lives her principles: she’s the only Lt. Gov. candidate who showed up when
#ThePryde
in Hyde Park was attacked with anti-gay death threats. Tami is the best! 🌈❤️
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Half measures won’t stop climate change. We need courageous leaders who understand the crisis and who will fight for real solutions. I’m proud to support
@TamiGouveiaMA
.
Public transportation is a public good that benefits everyone – from our students and employees to our business owners and families. We cannot maintain a strong economy and ensure a connected Commonwealth without a reliable, affordable, and accessible transit system.
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Officially now my favorite photo of the day. Thank you,
@votehalbert
, for catching us in action! Bonus: you can just see my
@ruthzee4boston
t-shirt. ❤️ Let’s go, Boston!
#bospoli
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I am thrilled to announce that I have been endorsed by
@VictoryFund
! As the first openly gay person ever to be on the ballot in the
#14thSuffolk
, I am honored to have their support.
Contribute to our historic campaign today --->
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We’re now also the Hyde Park hub for
@TamiGouveiaMA
for Lt. Governor nomination papers! Stop by 105 Neponset Ave. (and make sure to grab a snack).
#mapoli
#bospoli
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Standing in solidarity with these courageous staffers. It’s not The People’s House until all of the people are included, represented, and respected.
We are a collective of Black Staffers at the Massachusetts State House and last week we sent the following letter to
@KarenSpilka
@SpeakerDeLeo
and
@BillGalvin4MA
with a list of demands if they truly want the State House to be a place that values and supports Black Staffers
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Tell me Massachusetts has a Republican Governor without telling me Massachusetts has a Republican Governor.
#mapoli
Yesterday we found out the state stopped sharing children hospitalization rates: today we find out the state is planning to stop tracking cases in schools altogether. To make decisions that aren’t based on data and then hide the data. This is unacceptable.
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I have the best neighbors! Thank you,
@Ruthzee
, for making Boston more hospitable for the bees and their keepers!
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Best thing
@MassGovernor
could do for
#MAClimateWeek
? Shut down the Weymouth Compressor Station. We can’t build a green, just and sustainable future by repeating the past.
STORY: Less than a week after workers vented an unspecified amount of natural gas as part of an emergency shutdown, energy giant Enbridge asked federal regulators for the green light to start up a Weymouth compressor station in two weeks:
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Nothing but deep respect tonight for
@JuanForRep
, his entire team and the incredible and inspiring campaign they ran.
Together, we knocked on thousands of doors, made thousands of phone calls, and gave a voice to working people in Revere & Winthrop. Join us online in 15 minutes to celebrate these amazing achievements and stick together as the results come in.
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Thrilled to see my friend
@TamiGouveiaMA
address the
@massdems
convention! It’s time for courageous Democratic leadership in the corner office.
#mapoli
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I am honored to have earned the support of
@astguillen
. She is a tireless public advocate who has dedicated her career and activism to our City. I look forward to partnering with her as your next State Representative.
#mapoli
#14thSuffolk
#VanNecessary
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