There are a number of ways that Boston City Councilors are making a difference in our city, and so many more ways in which they could. On issues we as progressives care about, here’s just a few ways the Elected Officials most accountable…
For Tax Fairness
Did you know that Massachusetts is one of only 14 states that does not have a graduated income tax? And that’s not even the worst part. Here’s the worst part.  When accounting for all state and local taxes, 99% of…
Vote in our City Council Endorsement Poll
Help us decide whom to endorse for Boston City Council! Your vote is an important part of informing our decision for two races: At-Large City Councilors, and the District 6 City Councilor. Poll closes at 5pm Wednesday August 12th. Vote in our Poll (Note 1:…
In Support of Milk Street Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary
Below is the text of a letter we sent to Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal, signed by our co-chairs. June 19, 2015 Dear Members of Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal: On behalf of the Jamaica Plain Progressives Steering Committee and our…
City Council Forum, Wednesday June 3
Please join us next Wednesday June 3rd, at Doyle’s Cafe from 6 to 9. Boston City Council Forum Wednesday, June 3, 6-9pm Doyle’s Cafe Moderated by Georgia Hollister Isman The candidates for Boston City Council will be answering…
Wake Up The Electors & The Earth: This Saturday
This Saturday Jamaica Plain will Wake Up The Earth and JP Progressives begins to Wake Up The Electors, as we help re-elect two of Boston’s best City Councillors: At-Large City Councillor Ayanna Pressley, our Shero who earned the Gabby Giffords Rising…