After carefully assessing the candidates in the Fourth Congressional District, in a process that included a lengthy questionnaire and an online forum, ORMA’s members in that district, via ranked-choice voting, have chosen to endorse Ihssane Leckey for Congress. While there are other candidates in the race to replace Joe Kennedy… Continue reading
The last five years have been tumultuous, dangerous, and transformative. Joe Biden’s victory in 2020 represents one major step in removing the tyranny – for now – of Donald Trump’s rule. We have pushed the state and national Democratic Party to adopt many more progressive positions on issues such as… Continue reading
The 2021 Coordinating Committee is: Jenni Chute of WorcesterAlex Crowley of the Youth CaucusMartha Karchere of Jamaica Plain ProgressivesHalley Kelly of the LGBTQ+ caucusLesley Phillips, unaffiliated repChris Spears of Blue HillsHenry Wortis of CambridgeThe current co-chairs are Martha Karchere and Henry Wortis. Older info re the CC (hmmm, how much… Continue reading
The GA is a central feature of the ORMA revolutionary organizing model whereby GA members convene twice a year to discuss major issues facing the organization, the state, and the nation, annually helping to select ORMA’s priority issues and direction, setting a broad general agenda for the Representative Council. Please… Continue reading
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Having rocketed skyward from the Masonic Lodge in Shrewsbury on July 29th, the ORMA Transition Team (TT) is in stationary orbit around planet ORMA 1. Its Coordinating Committee is dedicated to piloting the new team through time-sensitive tasks critical to creating ORMA 2 and making it fit for human habitation…. Continue reading
Inside this Issue: Priorities and News | Updates from Affiliates | Ways to get involved in the Revolution | Book Club On January 30th over 100 members of ORMA met via Zoom at the Winter General Assembly. Here’s a video (with time reference index) of the Assembly: Time – Subject… Continue reading
Inside this Issue: Priorities and News | Updates From the Affiliates | Ways to Get Involved in the Revolution | New Book Club Welcome all! Thank you for taking the time to look at our newsletter. We know these are challenging times for all. There are many things happening around… Continue reading
Inside this Issue: Priorities and News | Updates from the Affiliates | Ways to Get Involved in the Revolution | New Book Club Happy Primary Day! ORMA has endorsed seven outstanding 2020 candidates in the Massachusetts Democratic Primary taking place on September 1 *TODAY*! Don’t forget to vote if you have… Continue reading
AGENDA 10:00 Welcome to the General Assembly. What to expect today 10:10 Review ORMA successes 10:20 Hear from endorsed candidates 10:30 Breakout groups – Discussion of ORMA Priorities 11:15 Break 11:30 Report back from breakout groups. 12:00P Group discussion: What could ORMA do to make you more engaged in its… Continue reading
