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The Progressive Democrats of Massachusetts is a group of concerned citizens organized to promote social justice, political reform, and progressive values throughout the Commonwealth focusing on local and state-level issues.

Electoral and Issue Advocacy

PDM members work together in our own communities and across the state to elect progressive candidates and to advance a progressive agenda at the state and local levels.

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We host local and statewide events, including trainings, forums, issues conferences, and receptions, to conect our members, help them develop their skills, and educate them about issues and candidates.

Work in Coalitions

PDM is an active member of key coalitions of progressive organizations, including MassAlliance (a coalition of more than two dozen leading progressive groups who work together to identify, support, and elect progressive candidates for office), Raise Up Massachusetts (a broad-based coalition of community, labor, and faith-based groups pursuing an agenda of key issues), and Mass Power Forward (a coalition advancing local, clean, renewable energy solutions). Together we strive to build progressive political power.

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People’s Hearing on Bills for Legislative Reform
People’s Hearing on Bills for Legislative Reform
Jun 11, 2025
The Coalition to Reform Our Legislature (CROL) will hold a people’s hearing on two bills, filed by its members and allies, which would improve the way that our legislature operates. The bill
A Landmark Victory for Vocational Education Admissions
A Landmark Victory for Vocational Education Admissions
Jun 11, 2025
A momentous step forward has been taken in the fight for equity in vocational education admissions.  On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education voted in fav
Letter from Vocational Education Justice Coalition
Letter from Vocational Education Justice Coalition
Apr 1, 2025
March 26, 2025 Honorable Governor Maura Healey, Governor of the Commonwealth Kate Cook, Chief of Staff Patrick Tutwiler, Secretary of Education Russell Johnston, Acting Commissioner of...

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  • PDM Forum | What’s with Legislative Reform? Part 2

    Oct 16, 2026  10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

    Register HERE: Legislative Reform :Part 2(copy 01)

    In 2025, legislative leaders promised a more accessible and responsive Legislature. Have they delivered? 
     
    Join a panel of reform leaders: Scotia Hille, Executive Director of Act On Mass; Jeanne Kempthorne, author of Democracy in Decline, PDM's in-depth study of the Massachusetts Legislature; Jay Kaufman, former State Representative and Coalition to Reform Our Legislature (CROL) Steering Committee member; and moderator Jon Hecht, former State Representative and CROL leader.
     
    The panel will assess progress on reform commitments, evaluate recent rule changes, and explore what actions are needed next to create a more transparent, accountable, and effective Legislature.

    Please join us.

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