Nika Elugardo is an attorney, a former aide to local state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, and a former director of a nonprofit that provides financial education and other resources to those wanting to achieve financial stability and build wealth.
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Check out the live video from Nika’s interview with MAMLEO
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That state Rep. Angelo Scaccia has challengers is not a surprise. The conservative-leaning Hyde Park Democrat was first elected in 1973 and represents a district with a voting population that has shifted from majority Italian American to majority people of color
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In 2016, after the work of many progressive advocates, the legislature passed and the Governor signed legislation that reformed the Massachusetts public records law for the first time since the early 1970’s. This legislation was a big improvement, but it was also incomplete. What about the law was good? State agencies now have 15 days to fully comply with records requests; municipalities will have 25 days. The law also caps charges, therefore making records less expensive and more accessible to the general public. What was left undone? The legislature exempted themselves, the Governor’s office, and the judiciary; the Commonwealth of…
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I remember when Massachusetts was the nation’s progressive leader. It was an exciting time, full of hope and energy. The best example I can think of was 2004, when as a state we took a stand that marriage equality was a non-negotiable right.
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Running on a progressive platform, the candidate emphasizes her social justice work. “Our district will never again have to lobby our representatives to do what is right for this community and fight for our interests,” said Nika Elugardo at her campaign kick-off party last week
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Thank you to the 200+ who attended my Campaign Kickoff.
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Longtime community advocate Nika Elugardo kicked off her campaign for state representative Thursday night, vowing to “unabashedly champion progressive justice legislation” on Beacon Hill.
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“Nika is a hugely talented and effective advocate and has devoted her career to justice, opportunity, and making Boston stronger,” says State Senator Sonia Chang-Díaz.
Read MoreNearly 300 people gathered to spread a message to their legislators demanding job-protected paid leave and a $15 minimum wage at Boston’s St. Paul’s Episcopal Cathedral Tuesday night. The community briefing was hosted by Raise Up Massachusetts…
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