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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 1d

My statement on the two-year anniversary of the horrific October 7th attack carried out by Hamas in Israel:

“The October 7th attack carried out by Hamas was horrific and devastating.

“Elders, babies, parents, and loved ones were senselessly murdered.

“251 souls were taken hostage, among them Americans, Israelis, grandparents, toddlers, and peace activists.

“The grief of these losses runs deep in the Massachusetts 7th and around the world. (1/4)

“In the two years since the October 7 attack, I have sat beside the family members of hostages and those who lost loved ones that day.

“Their stories have stayed with me daily. Surviving family members have spoken of our shared humanity.

“The hostage families have sparked a movement calling for peace, joined by a multi-generational, multi-racial coalition of people of every faith and every corner of the globe. (2/4)

“Today in Gaza, we are witnessing an unspeakable genocide, and we must continue to call for peace.

“Innocent civilians are being denied food, water and medical care.

“Our children will ask what we did in this moment, and the only acceptable answer remains: everything we could to save lives. (3/4)

“I remain committed to the safety and survival of everyone impacted by these atrocities.

“I send my deepest condolences to every family who lost a loved one in the violent October 7th attack and to every family who has lost a loved one in the violence perpetrated in Gaza.

“Grief lasts as long as love does. Your loved ones mattered deeply, and they will not be forgotten.” (4/4)

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Jonathan Feingold @jpygold.bsky.social · 2d

msm won't pick this up, but big WIN for Palestine solidarity in Somerville, MA this morning. @marisakabas.bsky.social

Elections Commission rejects big money play to remove Palestine Solidarity measure from our November ballot. State rep @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social breaks it down.

Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 2d

In this moment where human rights organizations have concluded that Isreal is committing genocide in Palestine, hundreds of Somerville residents took to the streets this summer to gather over 11,000 signatures to put a non-binding advisory question on the November 4, 2025 municipal ballot.

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 2d

That’s why I’ve urged the Somerville Board of Election Commissioners to overrule the anti-democratic objections to the Palestine Solidarity question and to place the question on the ballot today.

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 2d

In this moment where human rights organizations have concluded that Isreal is committing genocide in Palestine, hundreds of Somerville residents took to the streets this summer to gather over 11,000 signatures to put a non-binding advisory question on the November 4, 2025 municipal ballot.

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 2d

I have long stood for the principle that the freedom to criticize governments must be protected, and that criticism of the Israeli government is not inherently antisemitic.

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 2d

This morning, I submitted this testimony to the Somerville Board of Election Commissioners — asking them to overrule the anti-democratic objections to the Palestine Solidarity ballot question — and to proceed with placing the question on the municipal ballot today.

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 2d

This morning, I submitted testimony to the Somerville Board of Election Commissioners — asking them to overrule the anti-democratic objections to the Palestine Solidarity ballot question and to proceed with placing the question on the municipal ballot today.

As State Representative, I have long stood for the principle that the freedom to criticize any and all governments must be protected, and that criticism of the Israeli government is not inherently antisemitic, and that all residents should be free to engage in various legitimate political actions that seek to change government policies, both at home and abroad.

In this moment where a broad array of human rights organizations and global leaders have concluded that Isreal is committing genocide in Palestine, hundreds of Somerville residents took to the streets this summer to gather over 11,000 signatures to put a non-binding advisory question on the November 4, 2025 municipal ballot. In so doing, these activists have drawn inspiration from past efforts, such as the movement that worked to end apartheid in South Africa.

Now, a new group, “Somerville United Against Discrimination,” has emerged and is seeking to throw the Palestine Solidarity question off the ballot. None of the arguments in opposition to allowing the question to be placed on the ballot make sense. Somerville for Palestine collected more than enough signatures in accordance with the law, and while voters are free to consider various arguments in support or opposition to the ballot question — it is wrong to claim the ballot question itself is discriminatory. Therefore, I respectfully urge the Board of Election Commissioners to overrule these anti-democratic objections and to place the question on the ballot today.

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Jocie, she/her @jocie63.bsky.social · 4d

i love having @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social as my rep-- I can bug him about issues but I also know he is already a cosponsor of all the progressive bills, etc.

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks!

Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 4d

It’s October 3, 2025 — and you know what that means — the album everyone has been waiting for is finally out!

It’s the 30th anniversary super deluxe remastered reissue of Oasis’ (What’s the Story) Morning Glory? 🎸💿😎✌🏼

30th anniversary reissue of Oasis’ (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 4d

And correcting the typo above to say it’s a Tiered Corporate Minimum Tax — not tired! Here’s the bill: malegislature.gov/Bills/194/H3...

Bill H.3057

malegislature.gov

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 4d

We should tax John Henry and put the money toward a deeper bench and pitching staff for the Sox. 🤣 The team actually led the league in errors but they also made a lot of spectacular plays this season, too. 🙈

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 5d

It’s still #TaxTheRich and make big corporations pay their fair share! 💰💰💰

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 5d

Woke up feeling blue about the Sox game — but then I remembered we have a chance to make big corporations pay more of their fair share of taxes in Massachusetts — and I perked right up!

Proud to speak in favor of closing offshore tax loopholes and my bill to establish a tired corporate minimum tax.

Speaking in support of my bill H.3057 and the corporate fair share bills.

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Cambridge Day @cambridgeday.com · 5d

Exploration of social housing given a step forward by Cambridge councillors amid affordability crisis

An exploration of social housing was embraced as a way to combat a housing crisis. Also discussed: a city-owned building hosting arts organizations; an unused Harvard Square subway tunnel; and keeping new buildings from blocking solar arrays.

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The Harvard Crimson @theharvardcrimson.bsky.social · 7d

The Cambridge City Council voted unanimously to initiate the process of increasing mixed-income housing in the city — a goal that is unlikely to come to fruition until at least 2026.

Diego García Moreno & Summer E. Rose report.

Cambridge Will Consider Setting Up More Mixed-Income Housing | News | The Harvard Crimson

The Council voted unanimously to initiate the process of increasing social housing — publicly owned, mixed-income properties — during their Monday meeting. They referred the resolution to the housing…

www.thecrimson.com

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 5d

Also: Robert Reich is one of my all time political heroes! I was assigned his memoir of the Clinton White House (“Locked In The Cabinet”) when I was in college; it completely removed my youthful illusions of corporate Democrats and cemented my views as a Leftist. Here I am meeting him 8 years ago.

Meeting Robert Reich at First Parish Church during his book signing in Cambridge, Feb. 2018

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 5d

Thank you to @rbreich.bsky.social for reposting my recent newsletter to his blog! I’m so proud of the efforts Somerville residents have made to defend our immigrant neighbors. Magdaleno had a bail hearing today and his GoFundMe has now raised over $28k. 🙏 robertreich.substack.com/p/how-a-sanc...

How a "Sanctuary Community" REALLY operates

Unlike a “sanctuary city” or “sanctuary state,” no one can stop you from becoming part of one

robertreich.substack.com

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Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez @aoc.bsky.social · 6d

We believe healthcare is a right for every American.

But starting today, millions of people will be notified that they are being priced out of their insurance thanks to Republican policies.

Enough is enough. The GOP may shut down the government, but we will stand tall for YOU.

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margarbanzo.bsky.social @margarbanzo.bsky.social · 8d

@mikeconnollyma.bsky.social Thank you Mike for coming to Cambridge City Council and endorsing the social housing policy order — we’re going to see this happen!!

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Indivisible Acton Area ❌👑 @indactonma.bsky.social · 9d

Thank you @rbreich.bsky.social for sharing @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social's story
#SanctuaryCommunity ❤️

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Robert Reich | Substack

Daily newsletter exposing where power lies — and how it's used and abused. Click to read Robert Reich, a Substack publication with millions of subscribers.

robertreich.substack.com

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 10d

My latest newsletter is out: “Responding to a surge of unlawful ICE activity in Somerville.” Collectively, we identified and located the man abducted by federal agents — his name is Magdaleno Pineda Avelar. More here, including how you can help support his legal defense!

Responding to a surge of unlawful ICE activity in Somerville

On its face, this appears to be a textbook case of racial profiling. The agents acknowledged their target was here lawfully, but they arrest him anyways — because, they said, he "fit the description o...

www.repmikeconnolly.org

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Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley @pressley.house.gov · 10d

Trump and ICE are terrorizing Black & brown families, abducting our neighbors off the street, & putting our constituents at risk.

For folks like Luiz and so many others, my office will continue conducting oversight & standing with our immigrant neighbors.
www.boston.com/news/local-n...

'Masked, menacing' DHS agents abducted Somerville man, state rep. says

Three people in Somerville have been detained by ICE this week, according to reports and state Rep. Mike Connolly.

www.boston.com

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Mike Connolly @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social · 11d

Legal counsel has been obtained for Magdaleno. I will be posting a longer update in the coming days. 🙏

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Concerned Jewish Faculty & Staff @concernedjfaculty.bsky.social · 12d

State Rep. @mikeconnollyma.bsky.social "I believe we have to be concerned at the potential for this work to be weaponized or politicized in a way that many Jews say they fear could make them ultimately less safe."

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