Did you know that Massachusetts is one of only 14 states that does not have a graduated income tax? And that’s not even the worst part. Here’s the worst part.  When accounting for all state and local taxes, 99% of…
Vote in our City Council Endorsement Poll
Help us decide whom to endorse for Boston City Council! Your vote is an important part of informing our decision for two races: At-Large City Councilors, and the District 6 City Councilor. Poll closes at 5pm Wednesday August 12th. Vote in our Poll (Note 1:…
In Support of Milk Street Medicinal Marijuana Dispensary
Below is the text of a letter we sent to Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal, signed by our co-chairs. June 19, 2015 Dear Members of Boston’s Zoning Board of Appeal: On behalf of the Jamaica Plain Progressives Steering Committee and our…
City Council Forum, Wednesday June 3
Please join us next Wednesday June 3rd, at Doyle’s Cafe from 6 to 9. Boston City Council Forum Wednesday, June 3, 6-9pm Doyle’s Cafe Moderated by Georgia Hollister Isman The candidates for Boston City Council will be answering…
Wake Up The Electors & The Earth: This Saturday
This Saturday Jamaica Plain will Wake Up The Earth and JP Progressives begins to Wake Up The Electors, as we help re-elect two of Boston’s best City Councillors: At-Large City Councillor Ayanna Pressley, our Shero who earned the Gabby Giffords Rising…
JP Inequality Forum Recap
Thank you to everyone who attended the JP Inequality Forum! We had about forty attendants to hear about and discuss how inequality affects us here in Jamaica Plain. Here are some primary indicators we learned: A person needs to be…