CSfC Becomes a Chapter of Progressive Mass

Born out of the 2008 Obama campaign, Cambridge-Somerville for Change has been organizing for the past four and a half years to help elect progressives to office and pass progressive policies at the state and national level.  We have had great success, winning most of the elections we worked on (from Patrick in 2010 to Obama and Warren in 2012 to Ed Markey just last week), and even won some issue campaigns as well (starting with the 2010 health care reform).  Cambridge and Somerville are full of dedicated progressive activists, and CSfC's 1,000+ members are among the most dedicated.  Yet despite this capacity, the CSfC steering committee has felt that by working independently of any state or national organization, we limited our ability to have a broader impact.  For this reason, in May of 2013 we proposed that CSfC become the Cambridge and Somerville chapter of Progressive Massachusetts... and CSfC members voted to approve this proposal!

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Goodbye to a Good Friend

Cambridge-Somerville for Change Steering Committee member Ken Thompson died on May 24, 2013.

Ken is the main person who got me involved with Cambridge-Somerville for Change. I worked with Ken over several months during the national healthcare reform debates. I appreciated his dedication to healthcare reform.

The Steering Committee always benefitted from Ken’s clear his clear analysis of any topic that was being discussed.

I was always amazed by his ability to think of avenues not considered by the rest of us. Finally, I’ll never forget Ken’s commitment to both member and citizen involvement.

Norman Daoust

Steering Committee; Health Care Reform Team volunteer

Cambridge-Somerville for Change

In February the Climate/Energy team of CSfC, in conjunction with the Citizens Climate Lobby and two other area groups concerned about climate change, met with Kate Chang from Rep. Capuano's office to brief her on the Save Our Climate Act and to request that Rep. Capuano consider becoming a co-sponsor. Last week we were gratified to learn that he and two other members of the MA Congressional delegation have signed on as co-sponsors.

Warm Weather = Great Local Canvassing

Saturday, February 18 is a big day for both Obama for America and the Elizabeth Warren campaign.

The Warren campaign is collecting signatures to get her on the ballot, and identifying supporters while they're at it.

The Obama campaign is identifying supporters and encouraging folks to vote in the March 6th Primary.

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