Michelle Wu’s speech to supporters on Tuesday night after winning election as Boston’s new mayor. Good evening. So one of my sons asked me the other night if boys can be elected mayor in Boston. They have been, and they will again someday, but not tonight. On this day, Boston elected your mom. Because from […]
Michelle Wu
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Politics doesn’t have to be about blood sport
THIS WEEK marks 40 weeks since I launched my campaign for mayor of Boston—the first of the 2021 election cycle—and just 11 weeks to go until the September preliminary election. There’s been unprecedented civic engagement in the mayor’s race—with more than 40 candidate forums to date, held in-person and virtually. After thousands of conversations on […]
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MBTA’s unfair rail fares need to change
EVERY DAY, more than 100,000 people ride the commuter rail in and around Boston, headed not just to work, but also to shop, spend time with family and friends, make medical appointments, and attend cultural or sporting events. Today more than ever, mobility across our growing region is fundamental for equitable access to jobs, healthcare, […]