Collage. On left, photo of Cleva and Walter and their four girls, all presumably wearing dresses with 4-leaf clovers sewn in the hems, c. 1923. My grandmother is the baby. On right, Ev's clovers on a black surface. I never found a four-leaf clover myself until two years ago after I found a pressed one …
About My Logo
Photo of the Smith for State Rep logo lawn sign. The I in Smith has been replaced with an image of the Statue of LIberty. The torch is yellow. Below the logo is the campaign motto which reads, "Government is how we take care of each other." If you'd like to contribute to the campaign to …
No one should have to choose between their health and their vote.
Voters in the Commonwealth deserve to have a no-excuse mail-in ballot option this year for every election. No one should be forced to choose between their health and their vote. Tomorrow, the Joint Committee on Election Laws is holding a hearing on bills relative to election administration in response to COVID-19, including S.2653, which would …
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Is it time to reopen America?
Our local media publisher, Gatehouse (Patriot Ledger, Hingham Journal, all the Mariners and others) asked, "Is it time to reopen America?" I submitted an answer, and they published it today: https://hingham.wickedlocal.com/opinion/20200430/is-it-time-to-reopen-america-heres-what-you-said //No. It’s not time to reopen America. A government for the people should prioritize the health and well-being of people above all other concerns. …
Trash Pickup BINGO!
Green square with banner in the corner which reads, "Trash Pickup Bingo" and indicates that this week's trash targets are 1. Pen or pencil, 2. Plastic bag, 3. Foil wrapper, 4. Water bottle, 5. Glove, 6. Lottery ticket. My son and I have really enjoyed making a game out of taking walks and picking up …
Grocery workers deserve better
Early this morning, a friend texted me about grocery store workers who need masks, so I sat down, whipped out 20 to add to another 10 that I had from yesterday, and they're on my front steps now waiting to be delivered. I'm happy to do this, I'm grateful to be able to do this, …
Message about the Signature Requirement and SJC Filing
https://youtu.be/44GpU_VkETw Full press release from all three campaigns is available here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1q1v2y55MWK89BQtuJgccMe7BuXOPUBkX/view?usp=sharing
Signature requirements must be changed for 2020
Pink background overlaid with text which reads, "The signature requirement is an unconscionable and unconstitutional barrier to the ballot right now. There are lots of candidates who deserve to be on the ballot, and none should be asked to risk to lives or the lives of others in this pursuit." Last night, Patrick Roath of …
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Because I am involved in mankind.
This short piece of the Devotions is so often quoted for its confident rhythm and noble message: We are connected, and the loss of any of us is a loss to all of us.
Endorsed by New Progressive Leaders
As a parallel effort to my run for State Rep, I am also running for a Gender Balance Add-On Seat on the Democratic State Committee (DSC). The election is this Saturday, and only current DSC members are eligible to vote. I believe that government is how we take care of each other, and it's my …
