Mayor Wu has indeed demonstrated courage and leadership. Now the ball is in the court of Massachusetts citizens. No doubt Republican secret police and other thugs will be appearing in larger numbers in sanctuary cities across the Commonwealth. Citizens need to be out in large numbers to protest and resist. Mayor Wu has done her part, now it is time for ordinary citizens to show courage to the inevitable backlash from the Republican party.
Our small MA town has regular Saturday lunchtime standouts to protest Trump, Ice, Gaza starvation, fascism, the Epstein coverup, etc. This week an unusual number of Trump supporters passed by with thumbs down: one vehicle had a MAGA guy thumb down and his female passenger a thumb up, but generally there’s a lot of support for the protests here. (I’ve attended 8 or 9 in various locations so far & another to come on the 30th.)
This is how all in the Democratic Party should be responding. Thank you Mayor Wu, Governor Newsom, Senator Booker, State Senator Collier, Jen Rubin, Democracy Docket, Norm Eisen, Jen Psaki, Rachel Maddow...
What strength! What Truth! What Faith! What Courage! The true American Spirit has been brought to the surface by a child of immigrants! Kudos and a standing ovation doubled for Wu! Boston, you are blessed! And so is America…may every person with the strength of Wu stand up and speak out—United, we can move the Trump mountain to the dump…exactly where it belongs.
Another "Hero of the Resistance"! Thanks Mayor Wu! Now, let's see... how many from Mass in the House or Reps? 5. Oh, look! They're all Dems! Good work Massachusetts.
I put my fist up in the air when I heard Ms. Wu's words. You go get him them girly! She was calm, clear, concise, with a no shit air. I simply loved it. It was music to my old ears. She, Newsom, hopefully Pritzker, the gov in Washington, etc etc will continue to agitate this asshole in the WH and his capo Bondi, and continue to stand up to these monsters who think they can push anyone around, call them names, refuse their Constitutional rights, while lunching on their lobster bisque. Don't think I've ever hated anybody more than these goons. Don Corleone was more likeable.
You go gal- Ms. Wu. The fact that u r a woman will annoy this administration ( except Bondi who tries to act like a powerful man) all the more! Speak right at Trump and Hegseth and the rest of the “ suits.” Can u imagine being married to them?????
Mayor Michelle Wu has true grit and a strong moral compass. And what was not even mentioned in the article are her manifold skills. She is a Harvard Law School grad, mother 2 3 young children (one of her fist acts on the Boston City Council was to install child care in city hall), a skilled concert pianist, and multilingual (including not only Mandarin but also Spanish). And she is genuine, more often than not smiling, and kind. Boston is so fortunate to have her as mayor.
It has always been amazing to me how patriots, TRUE patriots, somehow appear out of nowhere at a time of greatest need.
Thank you, Ms. Wu! I welcome you with open arms!!
Mayor Wu has indeed demonstrated courage and leadership. Now the ball is in the court of Massachusetts citizens. No doubt Republican secret police and other thugs will be appearing in larger numbers in sanctuary cities across the Commonwealth. Citizens need to be out in large numbers to protest and resist. Mayor Wu has done her part, now it is time for ordinary citizens to show courage to the inevitable backlash from the Republican party.
If I were in Mass. I would surely be standing tall with her!!
I am and I am!
Our small MA town has regular Saturday lunchtime standouts to protest Trump, Ice, Gaza starvation, fascism, the Epstein coverup, etc. This week an unusual number of Trump supporters passed by with thumbs down: one vehicle had a MAGA guy thumb down and his female passenger a thumb up, but generally there’s a lot of support for the protests here. (I’ve attended 8 or 9 in various locations so far & another to come on the 30th.)
This is how all in the Democratic Party should be responding. Thank you Mayor Wu, Governor Newsom, Senator Booker, State Senator Collier, Jen Rubin, Democracy Docket, Norm Eisen, Jen Psaki, Rachel Maddow...
What strength! What Truth! What Faith! What Courage! The true American Spirit has been brought to the surface by a child of immigrants! Kudos and a standing ovation doubled for Wu! Boston, you are blessed! And so is America…may every person with the strength of Wu stand up and speak out—United, we can move the Trump mountain to the dump…exactly where it belongs.
Another "Hero of the Resistance"! Thanks Mayor Wu! Now, let's see... how many from Mass in the House or Reps? 5. Oh, look! They're all Dems! Good work Massachusetts.
I LIKE this woman. She is really impressive, especially in the way she has been standing up to the convicted felon and his mob from day one.
I love this. And I hope Bostonians support her courageous stand. We need more and more people to resist Trump's bullying. Thank you, Mayor Wu.
I put my fist up in the air when I heard Ms. Wu's words. You go get him them girly! She was calm, clear, concise, with a no shit air. I simply loved it. It was music to my old ears. She, Newsom, hopefully Pritzker, the gov in Washington, etc etc will continue to agitate this asshole in the WH and his capo Bondi, and continue to stand up to these monsters who think they can push anyone around, call them names, refuse their Constitutional rights, while lunching on their lobster bisque. Don't think I've ever hated anybody more than these goons. Don Corleone was more likeable.
Wonderful. article. Thank you.
You go gal- Ms. Wu. The fact that u r a woman will annoy this administration ( except Bondi who tries to act like a powerful man) all the more! Speak right at Trump and Hegseth and the rest of the “ suits.” Can u imagine being married to them?????
Not on your life!
Excellent article, as always, Shalise. Thank you! Keep on doing what you're doing, fighting the good fight.
Mayor Wu is a heroine in our midst!
Nobody fights like a woman!
Thankfully she is standing up to the regime.
Mayor Michelle Wu has true grit and a strong moral compass. And what was not even mentioned in the article are her manifold skills. She is a Harvard Law School grad, mother 2 3 young children (one of her fist acts on the Boston City Council was to install child care in city hall), a skilled concert pianist, and multilingual (including not only Mandarin but also Spanish). And she is genuine, more often than not smiling, and kind. Boston is so fortunate to have her as mayor.
Corporate management in this country tends to lack spine. I include a lot of educational management in this group.
Hopefully we will whether this fascist push by white Christian nationalists and their ilk.
If we do a lot of managements will have to deal with questions and consequences I do not think they will be able to weather.
Nationalist "Christians" = Nat Cs.