“The last thing we need in the fight against the far-right’s attacks against everything we hold dear is for our fellow progressives to use the kind of rhetoric (like “defund the police”) that reinforces negative stereotypes about Democrats and plays right into the hands of the Republican Party.”
AUDIO: WEEKLY WIRE — EPISODE 10 — JUNE 4, 2021
Kensington Connector Project installed; Finance Committee reflects on Somerville police reforms
FINANCE COMMITTEE REFLECTS ON HISTORY OF SOMERVILLE POLICE REFORMS
Defund SPD outlined the City’s past attempts, in the hopes of informing budget decisions.
AUDIO: WEEKLY WIRE — EPISODE 8 — May 21, 2021
Somerville artists reflect on the pandemic; Activists and School Committee evaluate at policing in schools
ACTIVISTS, SCHOOL COMMITTEE EVALUATE POLICING IN SCHOOLS
Reflecting on the incident involving Flavia Peréa’s son, community members and representatives question police presence