Help the JP Progressives honor an esteemed member as the JPP Activist of the Year! At our December 10 Membership Celebration, we will be honoring a good friend and supporter to the JP Progressives, our neighbor Henia Handler. Henia has been a steadfast progressive, working…
JPP Membership Celebration
The JP Progressives have been a part of Jamaica Plain since 2009. In that time we have: Hosted, filmed and posted the video for nearly a dozen candidate forums, including the first Democratic Primary Governors forum series in the state in…
The Boston City Council Impact On Our Issues
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…