This session, I was pleased to welcome a new House co-chair to the caucus, Rep. Steven Owens of Watertown.

Not every opportunity to push back on anti-democratic forces will be as clear as speaking up, writing a letter, showing up at a meeting, or taking a vote. But sometimes it is.

Tribute to Sonia Chang-Diaz, a tremendous advocate for change, a fierce fighter for social, economic and racial justice, and a true friend representing the 2nd Suffolk District.

As a Massachusetts resident and State Senator who has worked throughout my career to expand LGBTQ+ rights, including the 2003-2007 battle to protect marriage equality, I always look forward to celebrating Pride Month!

After conversations with constituents, Jewish and Muslim community leaders, and peace activists this week, I want to clarify my May 28th statement on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

In January, Governor Baker and Health and Human Services Secretary Marylou Sudders opened vaccination sites in Massachusetts. At the time, residents across Massachusetts expressed valid geographical and inequity concerns in the vaccine rollout.

Eldridge expresses opposition to Israeli occupation and removal of Palestinians, his experiences visiting Israeli and Palestinian territories, growing shift in many Americans’ views, and connection of conflict to racial justice movements

After reviewing the Senate Ways and Means proposed budget, I am very pleased to report that there are some significant investments in the legislation, and positive policy changes that will make a difference in the lives of people from across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

As the Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, I want to highlight my priorities for the FY22 State Budget that pertain to the judicial system.

To provide insight into how the vaccine rollout is reaching our communities, while being up front and realistic on its slow pace (for a variety of reasons), here is my update on the Nashoba Associated Boards of Health vaccine clinic that began Wednesday, February 3rd at Devens.

It is my strong belief that a commitment to anti-racism includes a recognition that not every person will be perfect in their path to embracing racial justice, but the goal of a society free of discrimination and prejudice is too important that we need to continue the hard work.

COVID-19 has made income and wealth disparities more vivid to the general public, but the housing crisis has existed well before the pandemic.

Today is the beginning of the Senate Ways and Means Committee FY21 budget proposal, which you can find the full summary here.

It is time to take critical action to help the common good, strike a blow against social and racial injustices, and zero in on how the government is helping or hurting the ordinary people of Massachusetts.

How Universal Basic Income (UBI) can make all the difference in the world