Lydia Edwards

One year later, eviction sealing legislation has given thousands of Massachusetts residents a second chance at housing and economic opportunity. (Boston, MA – May 5, 2026) – One year ago today, a historic provision championed by State Senator Lydia Edwards went into effect as part of the Affordable Homes Act – fundamentally changing the trajectory of thousands of Massachusetts residents by granting the right to petition courts to seal certain eviction records. In its first year alone, 6,284...

The Mass Ready Act – the most comprehensive resiliency and environmental protection bond bill in the Commonwealth’s history – has passed in the Senate. (Boston, MA – April 16, 2026) – Yesterday, the Massachusetts Senate passed the Mass Ready Act, a $3.64 billion environmental bond bill that targets key initiatives in climate resiliency and environmental protection across the Commonwealth. Included in the Act is millions in targeted investments aimed at climate and community initiatives for...

Across race, class, and identity, communities are already building the coalitions needed to protect rights and push back. By Lydia Edwards, Gladys Vega, and Leverett Wing Published in the Boston Globe on April 13, 2026 Lydia Edwards is a Massachusetts state senator. Gladys Vega is president and CEO of La Colaborativa. Leverett Wing is executive director of the Commonwealth Seminar. Thousands of protesters gathered for No Kings Day on Boston Common on March 28. Finn Gomez for the Boston Globe....