Trump’s rally was a complete failure.

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BREAKING: Statement from Massachusetts Democratic Party Chair Gus Bickford on Baker Administration Failings Outlined in Horrific Report on Holyoke Soldiers' Home Tragedy.

"Today's report reveals that there is plenty of blame to go around within the Baker administration for the tragedy that took place at the Holyoke Soldiers' Home. This administration installed and left in place as Superintendent an individual that was not qualified and was looked upon with caution by one top Baker official. Over the four years the Superintendent was in place, multiple red flags were raised as to his suitability, yet the Baker administration did nothing. Who knows how many veterans would still be alive if the Baker administration demonstrated basic leadership and management skills."
June 24, 2020

Trump: “Slow the testing down” (#Trump)
“Arbitrary and Capricious” (#DACA)
Black Lives Matter. Take Action Now. (#BLM)

This weekend, in the middle of a pandemic, Trump held another one of his infamous campaign rallies in Tulsa, Oklahoma. From embarrassingly low attendance, to his racist and xenophobic comments, to admitting to undermining his own coronavirus response, the event was a complete disaster on every level.
* Trump openly admitted to--even bragged about--ordering officials to “slow the testing down” to keep the number of COVID-19 cases down and cover up his failed attempt to contain the virus.
* The White House scrambled to clean up his statement, and said Trump was “kidding” about a pandemic that has killed 120,000 Americans and left millions without jobs. Only to be contradicted by the President himself, who said, “I don’t kid.”
* Testing is what helps control the spread of the virus--but since day one, Trump’s only ever been concerned protecting his poll numbers. We should be ramping up testing, not slowing it down.
* Trump’s rally has been condemned by local health officials for putting the community at risk. At least 8 campaign staffers and Secret Service agents have tested positive so far, and with almost no one wearing masks at the rally, who knows how many more people are infected.
* The differences between the candidates couldn’t be more stark, Joe Biden has a plan to reopen the country--and speeding up testing is a critical component. When lives are on the line, we need to do everything we can to make sure Joe Biden wins in November.


Last week, the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s decision to end DACA, seeing through Trump’s lies and scare tactics. Dreamers deserve safety, security, and as a former Dreamer from Brazil, newly elected State Representative Dan Sena knows what it means to achieve the American dream against great odds and difficult struggles.
* Last week’s Supreme Court ruling declaring Trump’s decision to end DACA “arbitrary and capricious” was a victory for DACA recipients and allies across the country. Dreamers’ home is here--and they deserve safety and security.
* It’s fitting that just a few weeks ago, former Dreamer Dan Sena made history on Beacon Hill as the first Brazilian-American elected to the state legislature. In this article from Commonwealth ([link removed]) , you can follow Sena’s story that led to his June 2nd landslide victory in the 37th Middlesex.
* Dan’s optimism, vision and hope for our future stand in stark contrast to Donald Trump and the Massachusetts Republican Party, which seeks only to sow hate and to divide.
* The Supreme Court affirmed what voters have been telling us across the country: Donald Trump’s hateful immigration agenda is completely out of step with American values.

The murder of George Floyd was not an isolated incident, and the just protests unfurling across the country show the pain, anger, and grief resulting from hundreds of years of systemic racism and police violence against Black Americans. As activists, organizers, and allies, we know that direct and immediate action is the best way to make real change.
* Sign a petition. Black Lives Matter has an extensive list of petitions ([link removed]) that take only a few minutes to sign.
* Support local and national activists. In addition to splitting a donation between these national and statewide groups ([link removed]) , support other local groups calling for justice, sign on to Color of Change's platform of structural demands ([link removed]) or the NAACP's 'We Are Done Dying’ Campaign' ([link removed]) to support reforms to criminal justice, economic, health, and voting policy.
* Support Black-owned businesses. The COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected communities of color. If you live in the Boston area, check out this list of Black-owned businesses to support. ([link removed])
* Take time for self care. The images and videos we’re seeing online and on the news can be traumatic, especially for Black folks who’ve experienced police violence. Here’s a list of things you can do to care for yourself ([link removed]) . Mental health and self care is essential to organizing for change. View the Healing Justice and Action Toolkits from Black Lives Matter here. ([link removed])
* If you’re an ally, educate yourself. Many organizations have compiled anti-racist resources like this one from Ibram X. Kendi. ([link removed]) Add some anti-racist literature to your reading list this summer.

We encourage you to share these stories with your networks online and offline. Questions about the information outlined above and about the Wednesday Wire program may be directed at our Communications Manager, Allison Mitchell. (mailto:[email protected]?subject=Wednesday%20Wire)

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