Government leaders have failed to put the health, well-being & dignity of every resident at the center of our #COVID19 response. Many of us are suffering unnecessarily and every sector is impacted by preventable challenges. 🧵 1/

boston.cbslocal.com/2021/12/22/cov… This all could have been avoided. Our government leaders could have prioritized the needs of residents rather than protecting special interests and getting lulled into believing that a privatized response would save us. 2/ #mapoli #bospoli

Since my June 7th announcement, we have had an incredible response to my campaign. Since the beginning, we have been building a movement driven by inclusion, dignity, and respect. Our movement puts the health, well-being, and dignity of every resident in Massachusetts at the heart of decision-making. The people of Massachusetts have responded in overwhelmingly positive ways to these values.

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A dozen of my colleagues and I urge @MassGovernor to halt his “companion system” for vaccinations in MA. The strategy allows healthy, younger residents to get vaccinated ahead of seniors, essential workers, and others most at-risk of death/illness. #MApoli #healthcare 2/
The “companion system” fails to fully address the barriers that prevent residents from accessing the larger vaccination sites and puts our seniors at risk.