Sex work is real work. Oftentimes, governments sweep sex work into the effort to end sex trafficking, which hurts folks who (like all workers) choose to use their bodily autonomy for potential economic prosperity. We need the voices of sex workers to distinguish that.

April is National Fair Housing Month. In recognition, Somerville Public Library & Somerville's Fair Housing Commission are co-hosting two events. Join a virtual and in-person discussion on April 16 & an in-person film screening and book discussion April 27. More info: somervillepubliclibrary.org/calendar

🚲Enormously pleased to officially begin work on our modernized Safe Streets Ordinance.

Requires us to build the Bike Network, pedestrian & ADA plans. Councilor Willie Burnley Jr 🌹 worked for months with City Staff to draft, and now it’s before us: somervillema.legistar.com/MeetingDetail.…

Aid Groups Suspend Operations In Gaza After Israeli Airstrikes Kill World Central Kitchen Workers huffpost.com/entry/aid-grou…

Me, offering a counter in here: 'When voters gave Massachusetts a Democratic trifecta, it was not out of a desire for tax cuts for the rich and hiring freezes; it was to make the Commonwealth better for all.' #mapoli wbznewsradio.iheart.com/content/healey…

This is unconscionable & should never be the cost of providing humanitarian aid.

The Israeli government must stop killing aid workers, starving innocent civilians, and slaughtering the Palestinian people.

We need a #CeasefireNOW .

Data shows ShotSpotter is highly inaccurate. In Cambridge, neither of the 2 confirmed shots-fired between Jan. 1 & Feb. 26 were reported by the tech. Fall River gave up it up in 2017 after a 41% error rate. These inaccuracies increase potentially deadly interactions with police.

Our amazing At-Large City Councilor Willie Burnley Jr 🌹 is hosting office hours this Sunday, 3-4p at the Union Square Community Pop-Up, 64 Union Square, Somerville

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“We want justice. My son was innocent. My son had a little mental problem, but the police weren’t listening to us,” said Win’s father.

Details from the teen’s family thanks to New York Daily News and Kerry Burke: nydailynews.com/2024/03/27/nyp…

Thank you to RESPOND Inc. for supporting my effort to pass a paid leave law specifically for survivors. Government has a critical role to play to ensure that those who experience violence can find support & safety, particularly for our own employees. Let's lead the way together.

WATCH: An interfaith coalition disrupted Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries during his fundraiser for Rep. Jim McGovern in Worcester, MA — calling him out for taking over $300K from AIPAC.

We're calling on our representatives to #RejectAIPAC and stop funding Israel's assault on Gaza. NOW.

In Boston, parked cars regularly block buses. Other cities show: it doesn’t have to be this way. bostonglobe.com/2024/03/26/met… Taylor Dolven

'Workers have realized they've been getting screwed for decades, and they're fed up. This isn't because I'm a magician, or I have all this power. These workers decided they've had enough.'

caranddriver.com/news/a60254581…

#StandUpUAW

UNSC GAZA ceasefire resolution PASSES!!!!!!!

The US abstains - ALL other countries vote in favor!

For the first time, the US does not block a resolution clearly demanding an immediate ceasefire!

Here's my analysis of the implications for US policy!

#CeasefireNOW

Cambridge-based poet explores concept of non-toxic masculinity wcvb.com/article/poetry…

Starting in April, I'll be holding office hours in Union Sq's CultureHouse pop-up near The Independent. This is an opportunity to enjoy one of Somerville's precious 3rd spaces while talking about the community we love so much.

🚨BREAKING: New Oxfam report shows Israel continues to block aid in #Gaza despite ICJ #genocide court ruling.

Rejected aid, including Oxfam water and sanitation gear, is now stockpiling in a warehouse at Al Arish.

Here is our release👉oxf.am/43hKjti

#CeasefireNow

As a councilor, I try to be as responsive as I can to constituents (sometimes answering their emails or DMs in minutes). However, everyone has a different way they like to connect. So, if I were to start offering ffice hours, when would you be most likely to attend?

3% rent control cap!

Wow, it'd be amazing if the City of Somerville could opt into this program by using ARPA funds & all the documentation we've received from RIP Medical Debt to help the thousands of low-income residents with medical debt here! Medical debt is a policy choice. #abolishmedicaldebt