@DebraFastino

Coalition for Social Justice; Co-Founder, Raise Up Massachusetts; Founder and State Director, Common Start Coalition

Joined March 2013
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Want to join us for the Common Start Family-Friendly Rally on Thursday, July 13? We have buses coming from Barnstable, Brockton, Dorchester, Fall River, New Bedford, Sagamore, Springfield, & Worcester- sign up here to claim your seats! bit.ly/csrally7-13 #MApoli #CommonStart
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Heads up, New Bedford! There will be a community meeting on 6/13 to hear Parallel Products speak about the trash transfer station they have proposed for the area. Come ask questions and voice your thoughts. #newbedfordma #communityengagement #csjedfund
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Read Amy Heil’s letter to the editor in the MV Times! She’ll tell you how she believes the Common Start legislative framework can substantially improve educators’ compensation in the state of MA. Find her story here: mvtimes.com/2023/05/22/suppo… #MApoli #childcarecrisis #CommonStart
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Our society doesn’t just run from 9 am to 5 pm. People often work shifts outside of “traditional” business hours. S.2277 & H.3272 would provide the funds needed to expand service beyond limited hours. #masstransit #csjedfund #publictransportation
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Carl Nilsson@NilssonCarl20 Apr 2023
Historic vote and WIN on Zero Fare transit in Worcester!
Zero Fare Worcester@ZeroFareWRTA20 Apr 2023
Thank you to the @theRTA for today’s historic vote extending the zero fare policy for an additional year, and a HUGE thank you to all the advocates and riders for your advocacy. The WRTA is now the longest-running fare free regional transit system in the US! #mapoli #worcpoli
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In her letter to the editor in support of @CommonStartMA , Liz Fragola urges MA readers and legislators alike to act now for the next generation of children! Read her letter to the Gloucester Daily Times here: gloucestertimes.com/opinion/… #MApoli #childcarecrisis #CommonStart
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Kyle Cheney
@kyledcheney30 Mar 2023
Footage prosecutors used yetserday in the Proud Boys trial showing a famous Jan. 6 moment when first wave of mob — featuring many Proud Boys — prevented police from closing garage doors, facilitating access to other parts of the building.
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The MA Commission on the Status of Women says we need to prioritize affordable and accessible high-quality childcare for women. It’s time to normalize high-quality childcare as a public good -- join the Common Start Coalition! commonstartma.org/get-involv… #MApoli #childcarecrisis
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We joined our fellow advocates at the MA State House this morning to speak with legislators about @CommonStartMA — thanks to all who showed up to fight for high-quality, affordable child care!
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The best part about kids getting free, healthy meals at school? Plenty of energy for recess.
Governor Healey plays basketball with Hajjar Elementary students at recess.

ALT Governor Healey plays basketball with Hajjar Elementary students at recess.

Governor Healey plays basketball with Hajjar Elementary students at recess.

ALT Governor Healey plays basketball with Hajjar Elementary students at recess.

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SEIU Local 509@SEIU50922 Mar 2023
We were out this morning in Somerville standing in solidarity with Starbucks workers on #strike! We join with workers & allies calling on @Starbucks to stop union busting and respect the workers' right to organize. #UnionsforAll #Starbucks #1u @sbworkersunited
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Thank you to everyone that came out to join the Common Start Lobby Day, where we talked to state representatives about the importance of comprehensive early education and child care legislation! #MApoli #MARunsOnChildcare #childcarecrisis #CommonStart
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Getting ready for our State House briefing! #mapoli
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According to Edward Street, the average woman working in childcare in MA makes less than a livable wage. The Common Start legislative framework aims to improve educator compensation. Read about our framework at commonstartma.org/plan. #MApoli #MARunsOnChildcare #childcarecrisis
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So excited for @CommonStartMA's lobby day! I hope you will join us to learn what we can do to make #earlyeducation and #childcare more accessible for all.
Common Start Coalition@CommonStartMA15 Mar 2023
Join us on March 22 at the MA State House for Lobby Day! And remember to RSVP with James at [email protected]! #MApoli #childcarecrisis #MARunsonChildcare #CommonStart
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There is REAL momentum in the child care revolution. Join us and @CommonStartMA on 3/22 at 11AM at the State House to tell your legislators why you want to see child care change!
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SEIU Local 509@SEIU50914 Mar 2023
Join us next week to lobby for a more equitable child care system for providers and families!
Common Start Coalition@CommonStartMA11 Mar 2023
‼️REMINDER‼️ RSVP with James at [email protected] to join us on March 22 for lobby day! #MApoli #childcarecrisis #MARunsonChildcare #CommonStart
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‼️REMINDER‼️ RSVP with James at [email protected] to join us on March 22 for lobby day! #MApoli #childcarecrisis #MARunsonChildcare #CommonStart
Common Start Coalition@CommonStartMA1 Mar 2023
Don’t miss this opportunity to speak with legislators about Common Start and why we need to pass comprehensive early education and child care legislation this session! RSVP to join the lobby day by emailing James at [email protected]. #MApoli #childcarecrisis #CommonStart
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The Boston Globe says it’s time to provide affordable, accessible high-quality care, and we agree! As we work towards the Common Start vision, the Globe reminds us that kids are waiting. Join the Common Start Coalition at commonstartma.org/get-involv… ! #MApoli #childcarecrisis
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