Senator Lydia Edwards
Senator for the Third Suffolk District
(Boston, Revere, Winthrop)
Former Boston City Councilor for Charlestown, East Boston, North End. Current Senate Chair of Judiciary. Fighting for housing justice, worker rights, & environment.
www.lydiaedwards.org
- Proud to stand alongside activists, electeds, union members, mayors and community organizations in solidarity with Mayor Wu at the signing of her “Executive Order to Protect Bostonians From Unconstitutional and Violent Federal Operations.” 1/3
- Congratulations to Elizabeth Metts, history teacher at Excel Academy Charter High School in East Boston, on being honored with the Milken Educator Award! 👏🎉 1/2
- Two years ago, I proudly filed legislation to observe February 4th as Rosa Parks Day, honoring a woman whose courage reshaped our nation. Her legacy reminds us that progress is born from conviction, and her message continues to guide us in the ongoing fight for justice today. 1/2
- Today at the State House, we hosted an informational workshop on eviction records sealing and CORI sealing! A special thank you to GBLS, MLRI and North Suffolk Community Services for sharing their insights and resources with legislative staff throughout the building. 1/2
- Congratulations to Linda DeMaios on her well-deserved retirement from Revere City Hall! Your impact on our city cannot be overstated. Thank you, Linda, for your dedicated service and commitment to our community! #mapoli #bospoli
- February is Black History Month, a time to recognize the profound influence Black Americans have had in shaping our nation. May their stories—marked by resilience and leadership—continue to inspire progress today. 1/3
- H. 4994 has passed the MA House of Representatives! This House bill closely aligns my own labor and employment legislation that I filed in the Senate, S1303, and it’s great to see this important work moving forward. 1/3
- Today, Governor Healey signed an Executive Order prohibiting the state of Massachusetts from entering into any new 287(g) agreements unless there is a public safety need, prohibiting ICE from making civil arrests in non-public areas of state facilities, and prohibiting… 1/4
- From the Senate to the House to the City Council, the East Boston delegation is united in standing up for our residents. Last week, I filed SD.3607, An Act Protecting Access to Justice, to strengthen protections for our courthouses amid an increase in federal immigration enforcement activity. 1/3
- Yesterday, the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus filed the PROTECT Act, a comprehensive piece of legislation designed to ensure equal and just civil processes for immigrants across the Commonwealth. 1/3
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- Donated blood for the first time at the State House’s blood drive yesterday! Grateful to Senator Driscoll and the American Red Cross for coordinating this important effort and making it easy to step up for our communities. #mapoli #bospoli
- Today, on International Holocaust Remembrance Day, we honor the six million lives stolen in and the countless families and communities devastated by the Holocaust. We also honor survivors—especially those here in Massachusetts like Magda Bader —who carry this history with courage and truth. 1/2
- Joined Project Play in Winthrop for a Winter Play Day! Free indoor play and entertainment is a great way to connect with community members and families, especially during the colder months. 1/2
- ‼️ATTN: East Boston‼️ The EBHS parking lot will be closed from Sunday, 1/25 at 12:01am to Wednesday, 1/28 at 6am. A notice will be shared if the lot opens sooner. #mapoli #bospoli
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- We joined community orgs and unions for a National Day of Action in Dorchester, standing in solidarity with Minneapolis and the communities rising up for justice. 1/2
- Today and every day, we stand in collective power with communities across Minnesota—showing up and fighting for justice together. #mapoli #bospoli 2/2
- Last night, we kicked off the City of Boston’s 46th annual Homeless Census. Beginning at 11:30 pm, teams traveled across the city to survey individuals staying outdoors and connect them with shelter and vital services. Our team of 11 covered all of East Boston... 1/2
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- Introducing MyLegislature! MyLegislature is an interactive, personalized tool that allows users to follow state legislators, legislation in specific interest areas, committee hearings, press updates, and more. 1/2
- As I step into the classroom this semester as an adjunct professor at Suffolk Law School, I’m taking a moment to bring the lesson plan beyond the syllabus—sharing the legislation I’ve worked on, breaking down what it does, and explaining why it matters. 1/2
- Last week, the Massachusetts Senate unanimously approved a new special license plate to honor the memories of fallen law enforcement officers by offering a symbol of respect to their surviving spouses, parents, and children. 1/3
- Today, I filed legislation reaffirming a fundamental promise of our democracy: that everyone has fair and safe access to the courts. 1/3
