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News & analysis for progressive activists living on the North Shore of Boston and beyond. Edited by @isaleshko.bsky.social, we publish AI-free content. 🏳️‍🌈 https://www.northshoreprogressives.org/

Screenshot of Dan Koh’s campaign website navigation bar. It contains: Meet Dan Endorsements Press Social media links and of course a red donate button
Screenshot of a NY Times opinion piece by Bret Stephens entitled “For Once, We Fight With an Equal Ally”. A photo of Netanyahu walking arm and arm with Trump illustrates the article.
Screenshot of text that reads: “Do we fundamentally trust what ICE, the Border Patrol, the federal government are doing with information about each of us in the community?” said John Grossman, who oversaw the state system for accessing federal crime databases under Gov. Deval Patrick.
Flyer framed with red & white stars against a blue background. Inside the frame is blue and red text on a white background that reads: Mass 6th Congressional District Meet the Candidates Night Tram Nguyen Rick Jakious Mariah Lancaster Jamie Belsito February 23rd 6 PM Ends promptly at 7:30 pm Levesque Community Life Center, 401 Bridge Street, Salem, MA
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Image of the very handsome Book from Star Trek Discovery with his trusty companion Grudge, a long haired brown tabby cat, draped around his shoulders.
Flyer for an upcoming free organizing conference. It reads: “Out of the Union halls & into the streets: building Labor’s political power!” Join us for a one-day conference uniting organizers, workers and allies to build solidarity, share strategies, and strengthen networks to push back against rising authoritarianism—together. March 7, 2026 8:30 am-2 pm Featuring: Avi Chomsky Francisco Ramirez Cuellar Alexandra Pineros Shields and our special guest Bill Fletcher! Location: Greater Lawrence Technical School 57 River Road Andover, MA Register now: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe6_Uq1DAJbeHDAzYz03-fvhTkMD4s9R3UoyMBhOGM8YohqLQ/viewform Logos for the Merrimack and North Shore Labor Councils appear on the bottom. At the top is a large graphic of a hand holding a bull horn.
Screen of Thiel’s Wikipedia page that reads, “PayPal went public on 15 February 2002 and was bought by eBay for $1.5 billion in October of that year.[53] Thiel remained CEO of the company until the sale.[9] His 3.7% stake in the company was worth $55 million at the time of acquisition.[54]
Video of Trump’s secret police shooting into a crowd of protesters while wearing gas masks. It’s not clear what they are shooting but the scene is very smoky, presumably with tear gas. One fascist goon says to another, “It’s like Call of Duty. So cool, huh!”
Screenshot of text that reads: We’re not shying away from our responsibility to be a more just and more equitable community. Injustice, as Sarah Parker Remond once observed, becomes “engraved on our hearts.” Our duty, especially those of us in public service, must be to constantly ask how our decisions can undo – not further – injustice; how we can give our community hope – not fear. Across America there may not be a place more familiar than Salem with what happens when fear is what centers us. Today, that unique history directly informs our values and calls us to be a better place - a place where we welcome all, including, for 400 years, generations of newcomers hoping to add their own chapter to the American story. To be a place where neighbor once turned on neighbor, we now turn toward our neighbor -- and we lift them up. A place that has learned from its past and lives up to its name, as the City of Peace. With a federal government abandoning their commitment to those values, here in Salem our constituents rightly demand and deserve a local government centered on compassion, not cruelty. On community – not chaos. And on competence – not vengeance. A government that understands that empathy makes us stronger, resilience makes us safer, and care for our neighbors makes us American. Because we cannot be great, unless we first are willing to do good.”
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Screenshot of text from Politico’s “Massachusetts Playbook that reads: Markey’s campaign rolled out the updated map this morning, along with statements of support from local elected officials from across the state — including the mayor of Rep. Seth Moulton’s hometown. Markey’s “relationship with Salem has been defined by presence, partnership, and follow-through. When our community faced challenges, he helped connect us to federal resources and ensured those opportunities turned into real progress,” Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo said. “He understands that local communities are the heart of our democracy—and he never forgets that.””
Screenshot of promo for the Transgender Day of Remembrance event at the Peabody Essex Museum (PEM) in Salem on November 20 at 7 pm. There are logos for NAGLY, the North Shore LGBTQ+ Network, North Shore Trans Support and the PEM. There is a photo of lit candle against a black background. Roses in pale blue and pink adorn the upper corners of the graphic.
Screenshot of text that reads: Dear Representative Cruz, I’m writing to urge you to vote no on H.3469. Turning the 2030 greenhouse gas targets into non-binding goals removes accountability from the state’s climate commitments. Cutting Mass-Save funding will raise long-term energy costs for households. These changes would move Massachusetts backward at a time when we should be leading on climate initiatives. Please oppose this bill and protect the enforceability of 2030’s greenhouse gas targets. Thank you, Your Name Your Address
Screenshot of text that reads: “I’m writing to urge you to vote no on H.3469. Turning the 2030 greenhouse gas targets into non-binding goals removes accountability from the state’s climate commitments. Cutting Mass-Save funding will raise long-term energy costs for households. These changes would move Massachusetts backward at a time when we should be leading on climate initiatives. Please oppose this bill and protect the enforceability of 2030’s greenhouse gas targets.”
Screenshot of text that reads: “It is absolutely disgraceful that Democrats caved tonight without any additional funding for ACA subsidies. If Republicans were unwilling to negotiate while Democrats had leverage, there is no way they will negotiate in good faith now. Chuck Schumer demonstrated in March and again tonight that he is unfit to lead a strategic and firm opposition to Trump’s cruel agenda. He must be replaced as Minority Leader. I strongly support Chris Murphy to replace him.”
Screenshot of text that reads: “It is absolutely disgraceful that Democrats caved tonight without any additional funding for ACA subsidies. If Republicans were unwilling to negotiate while Democrats had leverage, there is no way they will negotiate in good faith now. Chuck Schumer demonstrated in March and again tonight that he is unfit to lead a strategic and firm opposition to Trump’s cruel agenda. He must be replaced as Minority Leader. I strongly support Chris Murphy to replace him.”
Screenshot of a 1 star review for Spotify in the AppStore. It reads: Title: Spotify supports fascism and domestic terrorism Review: I am revolted that Spotify is airing recruitment ads for DHS/ICE. This agency is terrorizing our communities and kidnapping our neighbors. Hard pass. I switched to Tidal and the sound quality was noticeably better without any ads promoting fascism. I recommend that platform instead.
Screenshot of text that reads, “I became a subscriber when you first offered paid accounts. I just cancelled my Duo Premium account because you are running advertisements for DHS/ICE on Spotify. Shame on you for profiting from Trump’s secret police that is committing human rights violations and terrifying our communities. I hope that you will cease running these ads and donate any money you’ve made from them to the ACLU, the National Immigration Law Center or United We Dream. Stop enabling fascism in this country.”
Screenshot of text that reads: “I became a subscriber when you first offered paid accounts. I just cancelled my Duo Premium account because you are running advertisements for DHS/ICE on Spotify. Shame on you for profiting from Trump’s secret police that is committing human rights violations and terrifying our communities. I hope that you will cease running these ads and donate any money you’ve made from them to the ACLU, the National Immigration Law Center or United We Dream. Stop enabling fascism in this country.”
Screenshot of an Instagram post from Lynn United for Change that reads: “Do you agree that rent is too high? Do something about it! Come and sign for rent control. Saturday, October 25 11 AM to 4 PM Lynn United for Change, 112 Exchange Street, Lynn, MA Help us win a law to put a limit on rent increases! Come and sign the petition — it only takes a minute. We have just a few weeks to get over 74,000 signatures to put this proposal on the ballot so your signature could make a difference! All registered voters (from anywhere in MA) can sign, renters and homeowners. For more details, see: https://www.keepmasshome.com/
Screenshot of text that reads: “GOOD THURSDAY MORNING, MASSACHUSETTS. Most of the campaign messaging from Seante candidates came via texted and emailed fundraising appeals. Markey’s campaign, in a fundraising email Wednesday described Moulton as a “challenger with a record of walking back on progressive values to appease the extremists in the Republican party.” And Moulton’s campaign warned in text that “at a critical moment for our nation and our democracy” it’s time for “a new generation of leaders in Washington” who will stand up to Trump.”