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It’s Time to Champion True Justice for All

Updates / By Team Nika / June 9, 2018 July 15, 2022

I am marching in the Boston Pride Parade, and I’m both excited and sobered. I’m excited because the celebration of our LGBTQ+ communities is full of joy, laughter, and camaraderie. I’m sobered because in the face of anti-LGBTQ+ court decisions, slow-moving local LGBTQ+ legislation, and a state ballot initiative that’s only necessary because so many people want to reverse much-needed protection for transgender rights, I’m reminded that we have so far to go.

Q. and A. with Nika Elugardo

Press / By Team Nika / June 9, 2018 July 15, 2022

Nika Elugardo is an attorney, a former aide to local state Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz, and a former director of a nonprofit that provides financial education and other resources to those wanting to achieve financial stability and build wealth.

The Round Table Interview

Press / By Team Nika / June 3, 2018 July 15, 2022

Check out the live video from Nika’s interview with MAMLEO

Democrats Face Push from Left

Press / By Team Nika / May 16, 2018 July 15, 2022

That state Rep. Angelo Scaccia has challengers is not a surprise. The conservative-leaning Hyde Park Democrat was first elected in 1973 and represents a district with a voting population that has shifted from majority Italian American to majority people of color

Nika Will Make Public Records Public

Updates / By Team Nika / April 26, 2018 July 15, 2022

In 2016, after the work of many progressive advocates, the legislature passed and the Governor signed legislation that reformed the Massachusetts public records law for the first time since the early 1970’s. This legislation was a big improvement, but it was also incomplete. What about the law was good? State agencies now have 15 days …

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Massachusetts, Let’s Lead on Healthcare

Updates / By Team Nika / April 24, 2018 July 15, 2022

I remember when Massachusetts was the nation’s progressive leader. It was an exciting time, full of hope and energy. The best example I can think of was 2004, when as a state we took a stand that marriage equality was a non-negotiable right.

Elugardo Kicks off Campaign for State Representative

Press / By Team Nika / April 5, 2018 July 15, 2022

Running on a progressive platform, the candidate emphasizes her social justice work. “Our district will never again have to lobby our representatives to do what is right for this community and fight for our interests,” said Nika Elugardo at her campaign kick-off party last week