Mass Alliance Victories

2007

June 14th 

Marriage equality is preserved. At the Constitutional Conventional the State Legislature votes 151-45 to defeat an anti-gay marriage amendment, essentially ending the marriage equality debate in Massachusetts. This victory reflects the lobbying work of many of our member organizations and the work Mass Alliance has done over the past few years replacing conservative legislators with progressive, pro-equality lawmakers.

May 2nd 

Jim O'Day sworn in as newest progressive Representative in the House. Jim is a SEIU Local 509 member and a social worker. He is deeply committed to his community and to justice and fairness for all. He will be a compassionate, responsible and progressive Representative for the families of the 14th Worcester District. We are pleased and honored to have him join the legislature.

March 20th 

Jim O'Day wins Democratic Primary in upset victory. Conventional wisdom held that Jim didn't stand a chance against two better known local candidates. Identifying Jim early as a progressive champion, Mass Alliance and our member organizations worked hard for Jim, helping him with mail, organization, field, and fundraising. Together, we took this underdog candidate and ushered him to victory in this Special Election.

January 17th 

Mass Alliance Holds Progressive Legislative Breakfast. Legislators, Alliance members, and friends join together to celebrate and build the progressive community.

January 3rd 

Massachusetts Legislature becomes more progressive as freshman class sworn in. New Representatives include three new votes to protect a woman's right to choose, seven to preserve equal marriage in Massachusetts, and three leaders on economic justice. Every single progressive Representative who sought re-election is returned.

2006

November 7th 

Mass Alliance Candidates win across the Commonwealth. Mass Alliance successfully defended Rep. Cleon Turner (1st Barnstable) when many thought he would be defeated. We helped Steve D'Amico, Willie Mae Allen, Sarah Peake, Allen McCarthy, Will Brownsberger, and Pam Richardson best their opponents.

September 19th 

Progressives win unexpected Primary victories. Mass Alliance helps Steve D'Amico and Willie Mae Allen win surprising and decisive elections, by providing organization, fundraising and message assistance and mobilizing and coordinating the work of our member organizations. We also mobilized support to successfully defend Rep. Mark Falzone.

July 

Mass Alliance Announces List of Endorsed Candidates. By examining votes of incumbents and conducting interviews with challengers and candidates for open seats on all the issues in the broad progressive agenda, Mass Alliance chooses progressive champions to support from the Berkshires to the heat of Boston.

May 

Sierra Club, Massachusetts Chapter, joins Mass Alliance. Sierra Club advocates for environmental protection including reducing pollution, protecting park land, promoting public transportation, and addressing climate change. They have thirty thousand individual members in Massachusetts.

April 

Coalition for Social Justice joins Mass Alliance. Coalition for Social Justice works on working family issues including affordable housing, childcare, job training, and a fair tax system. They have particular expertise in grassroots elections and a strong base in South Eastern Massachusetts.

March 

Mass Alliance office opens. With an new office and director Mass Alliance dives right into the campaign season and work to expand and strengthen the coalition.