About a month ago, Reverend Peter Preble contacted the campaign and asked if I'd like to be a guest on his radio show, Faith in America. The interview just aired yesterday, and I am so proud to have been a part of this series.
We must address climate justice, not just climate change
All over the Commonwealth and the nation, we see the signs of a majority-white population awakening to the hard fact of racism. Up and down the South Shore where I live, one only has to go outside to see the words “Black Lives Matter” printed in bold type, chalked on sidewalks and stone walls, painted on …
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MWPC Endorsement!
I am so honored to receive the endorsement of the @MWPC and am committed to fighting for my community and for the causes that matter most to women in our Commonwealth. It makes me so proud to have the MWPC by my side. Thank you to the Mass Women's Political Caucus, and President Pam Berman! …
Police Reform: And back to the Senate
The House passed their version (H.4860) of the Senate's police reform bill (S.2820) on Friday. Key reforms include improving accountability by instituting a certification and decertification process and an oversight commission, limiting qualified immunity in cases where an officer is decertified, limiting the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, chokeholds, and facial recognition technology, and …
Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction
2020 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction logo I am so honored to be granted the Moms Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate distinction. The success of Moms Demand Action in raising awareness of gun safety and violence prevention has made them a powerful force for good on the South Shore, in the Commonwealth, and …
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The Legislature should vote on Safe Communities now
Before this legislative session ends on the 31st, we have a real opportunity in the Commonwealth to pass some of the common sense legislation that we've been putting off for years. In addition to the police reform bill which I posted about yesterday, the Safe Communities Act is a bill which is important in the …
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Vote by Mail in MA for 2020! No excuse needed!
Photo of mailboxes with text which reads, "Vote By Mail 2020. bit.ly/MassVoteByMail The Governor signed the legislation yesterday! We've got Vote By Mail in Mass for all elections in 2020! Let's get this done and do it right! Double-check your voter registration: https://bit.ly/MassCheckVoterReg Download your Vote By Mail application here: https://bit.ly/MassVoteByMail Print, sign, and mail (or drop) to …
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It’s almost lawn sign season!
Reserve your lawn sign now: https://bit.ly/SmithLawnSign If you'd like to chip in to cover the cost: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/electmelissasmith Image: Smith lawn sign in grass with text which reads, "Reserve yours now"
Support HD.5166: An Act to Guarantee Housing Stability during the COVID-19 Emergency and Recovery
Four days ago, the Boston Globe published an article on the coming eviction tsunami. As coronavirus cases continue to fall and the economy brightens for the moment, some communities in Massachusetts are bracing for a new threat: a surge of evictions that could push thousands of people from their homes. A disproportionate number will be …
Weymouth School Committee Resolution on Affirmation of Support for Black and Brown Staff, Students, and Community Members
Last Thursday, June 18, The Weymouth School Committee unanimously voted to support the following resolution. This resolution was published today by School Committee Member Rebecca Shangraw, and I am sharing it now because this is a great resolution, with support for specific actions that will make a difference in Weymouth Public Schools. Resolution on Affirmation …
