Progressive Political Group Forms In Brookline

BROOKLINE, MA — A new political advocacy group has come together in Brookline, and held its official launch party on Wednesday.

Progressive Brookline is the town’s new affiliate of Progressive Mass composed of a group of residents who are involved in the local politics of Brookline on various levels.

“We are committed to fighting for a vision of diversity, shared prosperity, racial and social justice, good government and strong democracy, and environmental sustainability in Brookline,” the group said in a statement.

Progressive Brookline’s seven founding board members are Town Meeting member and Brookline Public Schools teacher Kevin Mackenzie, health policy researcher Faye Miller, School Committee member Sarah Moghtader, former Select Board member Miriam Aschkenasy, and Town Meeting members Margaret Robotham and Alec Lebovitz. Mackenzie and Miller are serving as the group’s inaugural co-chairs.

We believe in creating a Brookline where everyone can thrive. We believe in a Brookline that everyone can call home. We believe in a Brookline where families can root and grow, where students can learn in creative, well-funded schools, and where all residents can enjoy clean air, green parks, and ample outdoor activities,” the group said. “We believe in a Brookline where all residents are respected and able to live authentically. We know this version of Brookline is possible.”

The group plans to begin its work by conducting civic education and voter outreach initiatives. It named voter registration as an area of town engagement that needs improvement, as elections have historically seen a low turnout in comparison to its population.

Progressive Massachusetts was founded in 2011 and is described as a member-driven, grassroots organization that advances progressive policies on a state level and in specific municipalities through its local chapters. The group supports ideals such as police reform, LGBTQ+ rights, and immigrant rights. It also has its "Legislator Scoreboard” which tracks how local politicians vote on legislation.

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