Marty Walz
@martywalz.bsky.social
Principal, Marty Walz & Associates. Fan of all things politics and policy. Loves baseball and great novels.
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Medical decisions should be left up to the individuals that are making them, their doctor, and their family. But now Trump and RFK Jr. want to take control and restrict access to gender-affirming care.
It’s cruel and wrong. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
It’s cruel and wrong. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
HHS to revoke funding from hospitals offering youth gender transition care
The proposed regulations would bar medical providers who offer gender transition care to transgender youths from receiving Medicare or Medicaid funds.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Medical decisions should be left up to the individuals that are making them, their doctor, and their family. But now Trump and RFK Jr. want to take control and restrict access to gender-affirming care.
It’s cruel and wrong. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
It’s cruel and wrong. www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/...
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What is the GOP doing?
We need a vote to protect health care TODAY. Time is running out.
We need a vote to protect health care TODAY. Time is running out.
December 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
What is the GOP doing?
We need a vote to protect health care TODAY. Time is running out.
We need a vote to protect health care TODAY. Time is running out.
An interesting development. Smart move that is consistent with typical discovery in a lawsuit.
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Pulitzer Board Demands Trump’s Tax and Psych Records in Lawsuit Twist
Donald Trump isn’t going to be happy about this one.
newrepublic.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:30 PM
An interesting development. Smart move that is consistent with typical discovery in a lawsuit.
newrepublic.com/post/204475/...
newrepublic.com/post/204475/...
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What happened on Saturday at Brown University is devastating. My heart is with the students, families, and the Providence community.
This is not inevitable. We know what saves lives. When leaders refuse to act, that is a choice, and people pay for it.
This is not inevitable. We know what saves lives. When leaders refuse to act, that is a choice, and people pay for it.
December 14, 2025 at 3:15 PM
What happened on Saturday at Brown University is devastating. My heart is with the students, families, and the Providence community.
This is not inevitable. We know what saves lives. When leaders refuse to act, that is a choice, and people pay for it.
This is not inevitable. We know what saves lives. When leaders refuse to act, that is a choice, and people pay for it.
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Every building in Boston color coded from @bplmaps.bsky.social by the year it was built. Visually gorgeous and so interesting to see the patterns across the city @universalhub.com @stacos.bsky.social
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Dating every building in Boston - Leventhal Map & Education Center at the Boston Public Library
Why tax assessments are actually interesting
www.leventhalmap.org
December 14, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Every building in Boston color coded from @bplmaps.bsky.social by the year it was built. Visually gorgeous and so interesting to see the patterns across the city @universalhub.com @stacos.bsky.social
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I led 21 other state AGs in urging Congress to reject unlawful restrictions on reproductive healthcare during ACA tax credit negotiations.
While the Trump Admin keeps threatening access to affordable health care, I'll keep fighting for reproductive freedom for all residents.
While the Trump Admin keeps threatening access to affordable health care, I'll keep fighting for reproductive freedom for all residents.
December 10, 2025 at 12:21 AM
I led 21 other state AGs in urging Congress to reject unlawful restrictions on reproductive healthcare during ACA tax credit negotiations.
While the Trump Admin keeps threatening access to affordable health care, I'll keep fighting for reproductive freedom for all residents.
While the Trump Admin keeps threatening access to affordable health care, I'll keep fighting for reproductive freedom for all residents.
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Important detail on Paramount's hostile takeover bid to buy WBD:
Paramount's financing partners include Jared Kushner's private equity firm, plus Saudi Arabia's, Qatar's and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds.
Kushner's involvement was NOT publicized by Paramount.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/p...
Paramount's financing partners include Jared Kushner's private equity firm, plus Saudi Arabia's, Qatar's and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds.
Kushner's involvement was NOT publicized by Paramount.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/p...
Paramount launches hostile takeover bid for Warner Bros.
The move comes days after Paramount was bested by Netflix in a competitive bidding process to buy Warner Bros.
www.axios.com
December 9, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Important detail on Paramount's hostile takeover bid to buy WBD:
Paramount's financing partners include Jared Kushner's private equity firm, plus Saudi Arabia's, Qatar's and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds.
Kushner's involvement was NOT publicized by Paramount.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/p...
Paramount's financing partners include Jared Kushner's private equity firm, plus Saudi Arabia's, Qatar's and Abu Dhabi's sovereign wealth funds.
Kushner's involvement was NOT publicized by Paramount.
www.axios.com/2025/12/08/p...
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WIN - We sued the Trump Administration for unlawfully attempting to freeze permitting for wind energy projects. Today, the courts ruled in our favor.
This decision will allow Massachusetts to continue creating green jobs and working towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
This decision will allow Massachusetts to continue creating green jobs and working towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
December 8, 2025 at 11:28 PM
WIN - We sued the Trump Administration for unlawfully attempting to freeze permitting for wind energy projects. Today, the courts ruled in our favor.
This decision will allow Massachusetts to continue creating green jobs and working towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
This decision will allow Massachusetts to continue creating green jobs and working towards net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.
Alternate headline: Dedham parish follows the teachings of the church rather than the dictates of the hierarchy that stray from what Jesus taught. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/m...
Dedham church says it will keep ‘ICE was here’ nativity display pending a meeting with Archbishop Henning - The Boston Globe
The Rev. Stephen Josoma said the church was waiting for an opportunity to speak with Henning before "reaching any final decision.”
www.bostonglobe.com
December 8, 2025 at 11:10 PM
Alternate headline: Dedham parish follows the teachings of the church rather than the dictates of the hierarchy that stray from what Jesus taught. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/08/m...
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Fact: For the last three decades, the hepatitis B vaccine has reduced pediatric infection rates by 99% nationwide. No matter what RFK Jr. is doing in Washington, here in Massachusetts we're going to follow the science and make sure that Massachusetts residents have access to lifesaving vaccines.
December 4, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Fact: For the last three decades, the hepatitis B vaccine has reduced pediatric infection rates by 99% nationwide. No matter what RFK Jr. is doing in Washington, here in Massachusetts we're going to follow the science and make sure that Massachusetts residents have access to lifesaving vaccines.
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People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
If You’re Pregnant, Here’s What You Should Know About the Medical Procedures That Could Save Your Life
Women experiencing pregnancy loss in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves. We created this guide for anyone who finds themselv...
www.propublica.org
December 4, 2025 at 1:00 AM
People experiencing miscarriages in states with abortion bans told us they wished they had known what to expect and how to advocate for themselves.
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
We created this guide for anyone who finds themselves in the same position.
(Published Dec. 2024)
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Students in every state are struggling right now — and too often, the response is to lower expectations.
But in Massachusetts, we’re working with teachers, school leaders, and parents on a new framework for graduates that makes our first-in-the-nation public education stronger.
But in Massachusetts, we’re working with teachers, school leaders, and parents on a new framework for graduates that makes our first-in-the-nation public education stronger.
December 3, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Students in every state are struggling right now — and too often, the response is to lower expectations.
But in Massachusetts, we’re working with teachers, school leaders, and parents on a new framework for graduates that makes our first-in-the-nation public education stronger.
But in Massachusetts, we’re working with teachers, school leaders, and parents on a new framework for graduates that makes our first-in-the-nation public education stronger.
In full agreement.
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Wu made two good School Committee appointments. With their terms ending, she should reappoint them. - The Boston Globe
The challenges for the committee will include managing the downsizing of the system, dealing with the fallout from federal policy swings, and addressing persistent racial achievement gaps.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:17 PM
In full agreement.
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Massachusetts is stepping up on housing — building more, investing more and finding creative solutions.
Instead of working with us, the Trump Administration is making it harder for folks, including veterans, to stay in their homes. Glad @massago.bsky.social is taking them to court.
Instead of working with us, the Trump Administration is making it harder for folks, including veterans, to stay in their homes. Glad @massago.bsky.social is taking them to court.
Massachusetts and communities across the country are facing a housing crisis.
Instead of offering support, the federal government is placing unlawful conditions on permanent housing and project renewals that our most vulnerable residents rely on to survive. We're suing.
Instead of offering support, the federal government is placing unlawful conditions on permanent housing and project renewals that our most vulnerable residents rely on to survive. We're suing.
November 26, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Massachusetts is stepping up on housing — building more, investing more and finding creative solutions.
Instead of working with us, the Trump Administration is making it harder for folks, including veterans, to stay in their homes. Glad @massago.bsky.social is taking them to court.
Instead of working with us, the Trump Administration is making it harder for folks, including veterans, to stay in their homes. Glad @massago.bsky.social is taking them to court.
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Trump's DOJ is suing @boston.gov over the Trust Act - a local law that limits local law enforcement's participation in federal immigration policy, builds trust, and promotes public safety.
I'm filing a brief with the courts today to stand with Boston, the safest major city in America.
I'm filing a brief with the courts today to stand with Boston, the safest major city in America.
November 25, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Trump's DOJ is suing @boston.gov over the Trust Act - a local law that limits local law enforcement's participation in federal immigration policy, builds trust, and promotes public safety.
I'm filing a brief with the courts today to stand with Boston, the safest major city in America.
I'm filing a brief with the courts today to stand with Boston, the safest major city in America.
Foes on the Field, Allies for Academic Freedom. Harvard and Yale alum join together to protect higher education. Thanks @crimsoncourage.bsky.social and Stand Up for Yale. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
Pabst, Pamphlets and a Petition: A Harvard-Yale Tailgate in the Trump Era
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Foes on the Field, Allies for Academic Freedom. Harvard and Yale alum join together to protect higher education. Thanks @crimsoncourage.bsky.social and Stand Up for Yale. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/23/u...
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I guess one way to distract people from your friendship with a sex criminal is to claim that you are friends with a political murderer.
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
I guess one way to distract people from your friendship with a sex criminal is to claim that you are friends with a political murderer.
Excellent news that shows the power of effective advocacy by the Charles River Watershed Assoc @crwa.bsky.social and others. Let's hope @massgovernor.bsky.social and MWRA abandon this proposal altogether.
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MWRA board tables vote on Charles River sewage proposal, environmental group says - The Boston Globe
Officials have worked for decades to stem the periodic release of street runoff and sewage overflows into the Charles.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Excellent news that shows the power of effective advocacy by the Charles River Watershed Assoc @crwa.bsky.social and others. Let's hope @massgovernor.bsky.social and MWRA abandon this proposal altogether.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/m...
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/14/m...
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The GOP shutdown is over.
But Democrats' fight for your health care isn't.
We will use every tool we have to extend ACA tax credits and lower your costs.
We’re not giving up because you deserve better.
But Democrats' fight for your health care isn't.
We will use every tool we have to extend ACA tax credits and lower your costs.
We’re not giving up because you deserve better.
November 13, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The GOP shutdown is over.
But Democrats' fight for your health care isn't.
We will use every tool we have to extend ACA tax credits and lower your costs.
We’re not giving up because you deserve better.
But Democrats' fight for your health care isn't.
We will use every tool we have to extend ACA tax credits and lower your costs.
We’re not giving up because you deserve better.
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Mikie Sherrill has advice for Democrats in 2026
Mikie Sherrill has advice for Democrats in 2026
The New Jersey governor-elect’s campaign says their win can be replicated nationally, in a memo first shared with POLITICO.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Mikie Sherrill has advice for Democrats in 2026
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This is extraordinary. Judge Wolf’s resignation is the clarion call every American needs to hear and heed
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www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
November 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This is extraordinary. Judge Wolf’s resignation is the clarion call every American needs to hear and heed
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
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The results of tonight’s elections featured a diverse array of Democratic candidates winning with different platforms but the same mission: bringing new ideas and generational change to our party.
That’s how we defeat MAGA and move our country forward, together.
That’s how we defeat MAGA and move our country forward, together.
November 5, 2025 at 4:08 AM
The results of tonight’s elections featured a diverse array of Democratic candidates winning with different platforms but the same mission: bringing new ideas and generational change to our party.
That’s how we defeat MAGA and move our country forward, together.
That’s how we defeat MAGA and move our country forward, together.
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The 10-stop, self-guided tour launched in October explores Boston’s role in spurring the American abolitionist movement. As stories of diverse history are being erased, a tour of Boston’s anti-slavery past offers an examination of that important history. https://bit.ly/3LdgJAm
New walking tour shines light on Boston’s overlooked abolitionist history
The "Abolition Acre" self-guided walking tour was recently established by the nonprofit Beacon Hill Scholars to raise awareness about the city's anti-slavery movement.
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November 3, 2025 at 9:20 PM
The 10-stop, self-guided tour launched in October explores Boston’s role in spurring the American abolitionist movement. As stories of diverse history are being erased, a tour of Boston’s anti-slavery past offers an examination of that important history. https://bit.ly/3LdgJAm
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Don't worry, America. When you're in line at the grocery store and the cashier is ringing you up, and your food costs an extra 50 bucks because of Trump's tariffs, just tell them "no, you're wrong."
“No, You’re Wrong”: Trump Spirals When Pressed on Rising Food Prices
Donald Trump freaked out on 60 Minutes when he was reminded that the stock market doesn’t benefit everyone but everyone goes to the grocery store.
newrepublic.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Don't worry, America. When you're in line at the grocery store and the cashier is ringing you up, and your food costs an extra 50 bucks because of Trump's tariffs, just tell them "no, you're wrong."
Remembering and celebrating a remarkable leader.
November 2, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Remembering and celebrating a remarkable leader.