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星期日, 6月 05, 2022
麻州民主黨支持 Chris Dempsey 參選稽核長
民主黨提名 Tanisha Sullivan 參選麻州州務卿
Tanisha Sullivan Earns Democratic Party Endorsement and Secures Position on Ballot for Secretary of State
Rousing speech frames the choice in the primary between accepting the status quo or delivering a more forward-looking democracy for all in Massachusetts
June 4, 2022 — Today, Tanisha Sullivan reached a key milestone
in her campaign for Massachusetts Secretary of State by earning a spot on the
ballot in the Democratic primary and, with 62% of delegates’ votes, securing
the state Democratic party’s full endorsement. Tanisha Sullivan (Photo by Chutze Chou)
In a passionate floor speech delivered before more than 4,000 delegates joining the convention in person and online, Sullivan described the position of Secretary of State as the Commonwealth’s “Chief Democracy Officer” and spoke about the need to “do more and do better” to expand voting access, bring more transparency to public records, reduce the financial and administrative burden on small businesses looking to incorporate in Massachusetts, and encourage more citizens to participate in their government.
She also reminded delegates that Massachusetts - the birthplace of our nation’s democracy - has always led the way on important fights, including marriage equality and universal healthcare, and the role the Secretary of the Commonwealth plays in not only protecting democracy, but in advancing it.
“This isn’t a job that gets done filming PSA’s, it requires active engagement. This office should be the soul and hold promise of our democracy…Serving as a reminder to each generation of our calling to manifest the hope, the dream and belief of our ancestors.” said Sullivan. This office cannot settle for good enough…it must actively work for more.”
A lifelong advocate for racial justice and equity, Sullivan reiterated her commitment to bring to this work the civil rights lens it deserves.
“It’s time for proactive leadership that understands voting is not a privilege – it’s a right. Leadership that will actively root out and dismantle every barrier because low voter participation is choking our democracy,” added Sullivan. “Simply put, Massachusetts needs a Secretary of State who fights on the ground with us 365 days a year for the inclusive democracy we deserve – in partnership with advocates, elected officials, organizers, and communities on the frontlines.”
Today’s milestone capped a week when Sullivan also earned the endorsement of U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton, the latest in a growing wave of endorsements from elected leaders across the state, labor unions, progressive organizations, and national groups.
“The Secretary of the Commonwealth is one of the most important roles when it comes to promoting our democracy. It’s a role where the status quo isn’t good enough for protecting and expanding access to the ballot box. That’s why I’m supporting Tanisha Sullivan to be our next Secretary of the Commonwealth,” said Rep. Moulton.
“Tanisha’s commitment to service and her leadership in the fight for racial, economic, and social justice have prepared her to usher in the next generation of democratic participation in Massachusetts,” added Rep. Moulton. “We must modernize the office of the Secretary of Commonwealth and I know Tanisha can help deliver the 21st century democracy we need today.”
陳翟蘇妮 (Sonia Chang-Diaz) 獲28.8%黨代表支持 成為麻州州長選票上首名有色婦女
Calling for Courage Over Politics, Sonia Chang-Díaz becomes first woman of color to be on the Gubernatorial Ballot
Senator Chang-Díaz smashes expectations by securing 28.8% of votes at convention
WORCESTER, MA – Following today’s expectation-defying convention vote, State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz became the first woman of color to be on the ballot for Governor of Massachusetts. The senator qualified after using her microphone to call for delegates and elected officials to put courage over politics. 28.8% of delegates selected her to be on the ballot.
“Trust that feeling you have in your gut that says if we had chosen leaders who were more interested in using their power — rather than just holding onto it — we might not be where we are today on Roe, on the pandemic, on gun control, and on racial injustice,” said Chang-Díaz. “My friends, why else do we do politics? Why do we do all this work of turning out to caucuses, collecting signatures, converging together here at convention? Is it not to forge the world into the society we believe is possible? Maybe it’s because of my dad’s experience getting to space, but the phrase moonshot has never been much of a deterrent to me.”
Chang-Díaz emphasized that she is the only candidate in the race to support Medicare For All, fare-free public transit, and debt-free higher education – all key progressive priorities that are conspicuously absent from the Attorney General’s platform.
“I am the only candidate who supports these core tenets of our platform, and I am here to tell you that we can get there — but we must be clear-eyed. The reason we haven’t achieved these things yet isn’t due to a lack of resources, or public opinion, or even Republicans in our state. We have a Democratic supermajority in both chambers of the legislature. It’s because too few of our political leaders display the same acts of courage that working people do every day,” said Chang-Díaz. “So here’s my promise to you: when I am elected Governor, we won’t just talk about these ideas in our platform - we will make them the policies of our Commonwealth.”
Senator Chang-Díaz’s convention remarks were preceded by a video narrated by community leader Dálida Rocha. She was introduced by Boston City Councilor Ruthzee Louijeune. A full copy of the senator’s remarks are available here.
Having surpassed the 15% threshold, Senator Chang-Díaz became the first woman of color to ever be on the ballot in a Gubernatorial election in Massachusetts. The senator previously broke barriers by beating an incumbent to become the first Latina and first Asian-American state senator in the Commonwealth.
“We are thrilled by this result,” said Joshua Wolfsun, Chang-Díaz’s campaign manager. “It’s clear that when undecided voters see the candidates side-by-side and hear the real differences in their visions for the Commonwealth, they overwhelmingly pick Sonia.”
For more information about Sonia Chang-Díaz and her campaign for Governor, please visit www.soniachangdiaz.com.
星期六, 6月 04, 2022
亞美社區發展協會社區之心點心宴 表揚李愛雄等3人 (圖片)
亞馬遜「波士頓科技樞紐」啟用 刻正為逾千職位繼續招聘
麻州州長Charlie Baker (右二),副州長 Karen Polito,和亞馬遜的資深副總裁Rohit Prasad (中),WS的發展資深副總裁 Yanni Tsipis (左一)一起剪綵。 (周菊子攝) |
亞馬遜設址於波士頓市海港區海港路
(Harbor Way) 111號的「波士頓科技樞紐」,佔地43萬平方呎,高17層,由發展商WS請建築公司Gensler設計,2年前就已動工,從今年2月起,漸次啟用,目前已有2000名員工入駐。
亞馬遜請麻州州長Charlie Baker一起為捐款5萬元給「麻州殞落英雄」基金拍照。 (周菊子攝) |
亞馬遜去年已經宣佈,將在波士頓市海港區內,另蓋一棟佔地63萬平方呎大樓,繼續擴張,。
亞馬遜的「波士頓科技樞紐」大樓設在海罡區。 (周菊子攝) |
請麻州州長查理貝克
(Charlie Baker) 、副州長白莉朵 (Karen Polito) 在6月3日下午,應邀為這位於波士頓海港區的「科技樞紐 (Boston Tech Hub) 」剪綵。
亞馬遜的員工工作區並無特殊設計,但通用區及餐飲、聚會區的設計,在 大樓四面玻璃,明亮通暢下,倒十分怡人。 (周菊子攝) |
為強調亞馬遜也是個有社會使命感的企業,亞馬遜和麻州大學波士頓分校合作,提供實習機會,並捐款100萬元給麻州多個機構。6月3日當天,還為捐款5萬元給「麻州殞落英雄(Massachusetts Fallen Heros)」基金,波士頓兒童博物館,以及2萬5千元給南波士頓鄰里屋拍照。
亞馬遜在新聞稿中指稱,該公司從2010年以來,在麻州創造了2萬個就業機會,包括基礎設施,裝配中心,零售點等,已投資了超過100億元。
波士頓悼念「六四」33週年 天安門紀念碑前逾百人爭民主、自由
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波士頓天安門紀念碑前又一年的燭光悼念。 (主辦單位提供) |
在波士頓紀念六四天安門事件的活動,往年都由海外香港華人民主人權促進會主辦。33年過去後,當年的熱血青年,如今都已年過半百,第二代也長大成人,這2年半多又遭逢新冠病毒疫情衝擊,能夠參與的人更少,今年這活動,於是交給甫成立兩、三年的波士頓香港人權組織主辦。
或許是麻州內的新冠病毒疫情和其他地區相比緩和得多,連室內需戴口罩的規定都已取消,又或者是近年來香港發生「反送中」,「雨傘革命」等事件,促使更多年輕人關注香港與中國之間的關係,「六四」的意義,6月3日晚趕到波士頓天安門紀念碑前參加活動的人,比最近這幾年多了二,三倍的高達近百人。
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張海致詞。 (謝中之提供) |
今年在波士頓天安門紀念碑前的悼念六四集會,有近百人出席。 (周菊子攝) |
波士頓僑教中心主任潘昭榮,以及陳家驊、張小慧、朱蘇珊也都參加了今年的波士頓 六四悼念會。 (周菊子攝) |
高卓安說,民主、自由與人權是台灣經過了很久才得到的權益;而新疆、西藏到現在都還沒有,所以大家要堅持,別放棄。他不希望連「反送中」都會出現33週年紀念。
海外香港華人民主人權促進會雖然今年沒掛名主辦,但心懷香港的謝中之,馬衛恩,吳秀美,岑志仁,吳樹榮,黃國傑等許多人,仍然默默參加活動,協助布置場地,期望所有華人都能早日享有自由、民主、人權。
波士頓悼念六四活動現場,今年還出現一名德國媒體人。 (周菊子攝) |
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一群打算在局勢未變之前不回香港的人,在波士頓成立了 「香港人權組織}」。(主辦單位提供) |
謝中之(左)在僑委會委員長童振源訪問波士頓時,以及6月3日在悼念 「六四」的活動中都感謝台灣對香港人的支持。 (檔案照片,周菊子攝) |
星期五, 6月 03, 2022
City of Boston funding update
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6月5日晚8點 芬紐廳前看籃賽 Go, Celtics
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麻州財政長也宣佈支持 Maura Healey 競選麻州州長
(Boston Orange 編譯) 麻州財政長高柏珂 (Deb Goldberg) 在麻州民主黨黨代表大會即將召開前的幾小時,宣佈支持奚莉 (Maura Healey) 競選麻州州長。
在麻州州長職位的這場選戰中,高柏珂是第一位公開表態支持誰的全州性民選官員。
高柏珂說,州長和財政長合作是確保麻州經濟穩定的基礎,而她和奚莉有可以管理、維持麻州經濟成長、強勁那樣的工作關係。
奚莉表示高柏珂一直都是她的辦公室的強大合作夥伴,尤其是在紓緩學生債務,在全州性的董事會,委員會中推動種族多元化和性別平等上,更是合作無間。她為贏得高柏珂的背書支持感到很驕傲,並期盼將來合作,使麻州持為一個更可負擔的周,擴大經濟流動途徑,並在每一步行動上都促進平等。
Ahead of Democratic State Convention, Treasurer Deb Goldberg
Endorses Maura Healey for GovernorFrom Twitter
Treasurer is the first statewide elected official to endorse in the gubernatorial race
WORCESTER – Massachusetts State Treasurer Deb Goldberg
today endorsed Maura Healey for Governor, just hours before the Democratic
State Convention is scheduled to start in Worcester. Treasurer Goldberg is the
first statewide elected official to endorse in the race.
“I’m endorsing Maura Healey for Governor because it is essential that the Treasurer and Governor’s offices collaborate to ensure economic stability and economic security for everyone throughout our state,” said Treasurer Deb Goldberg. “Maura and I have that kind of strong, working relationship that will be so essential between financial and business partners in managing and keeping the Massachusetts’ economy strong and growing.”
“Treasurer Goldberg has been a strong partner to me and my office, particularly in our work on student debt relief and our efforts to move toward racial diversity and gender parity on public statewide boards and commissions,” said Maura Healey. “This type of collaborative relationship between Governor and Treasurer is essential for ensuring economic stability and growth, and strong fiscal management in the state. I’m proud to earn her endorsement and look forward to continuing our work together to make Massachusetts more affordable, expand pathways to economic mobility, and promote equity every step of the way.”