McGovern seeks return as Cambridge councillor to keep working toward a more just community
There are lots of choices in this election, but with a minimum of at least three new members to be seated on the Cambridge City Council, experience and a proven track record matter when we have so many urgent challenges to address.
Election is on more than parking and bike lanes, group says, endorsing for Cambridge councillors
Our Revolution Cambridge endorses five candidates by – in addition to taking into account the rollout of bike lanes – considering a holistic view of the importance of ending displacement, providing enough affordable housing, addressing the climate crisis and supporting Cambridge Heart emergency response.
Our Revolution Cambridge says endorsees would bring strong credentials to the School Committee
The School Committee members elected this November will address many important issues in the Cambridge Public Schools, and the candidates endorsed by Our Revolution Cambridge are well qualified to address them.
Animal protection group has favored candidate for Cambridge in upcoming election: McGovern
Marc McGovern has been a leader on animal protection issues in Cambridge, and his successes have served as a model for municipalities across the state.
Councillor Azeem describes his positive vision, helping Cambridge address its biggest issues
During this campaign season, the discourse has focused largely on what we don’t want for Cambridge – but I’m inherently a policy optimist. We’re a rich, dynamic city with some of the brightest minds in the world. I can’t help but feel we can have a positive vision for our future. Here’s my attempt.
On the housing crisis we’re progressive, with a conservative backlash
It’s been a century since Massachusetts granted zoning authority to city and town governments, and more than a half-century since the Legislature passed the first of many tries at reining in local communities’ abuses of that authority.
Why council candidates should commit to a safer bike network
Cambridge citizens deserve to know if they are voting for candidates who will commit to expanding our network of safer bike lanes. The pledge does not hem in candidates inflexibly, because the CSO itself is flexible and candidates pledge about only one aspect of their platforms.
We don’t care. We don’t have to. We’re the T.
When we need to get from Point A to Point B by subway, streetcar or bus, there’s only one option, and it’s not pretty. What’s to be done with the MBTA?
School Committee leaders on Middle East crisis: Recommit to common humanity in Cambridge
In the Cambridge Public Schools, we have Israeli, Palestinian, Muslim and Jewish students, among hundreds of other demographic groups. Everyone we’ve met this week is sickened by the violence and terrified about what is to come.
Social worker wishes he could vote for McGovern, who supported and mentored him into adulthood
I’m writing because I think politics needs people such as Marc – people who care, people who want to help others, people who have dedicated their lives to making a difference.
