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Justin Poché
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Associate Professor of History, College of the Holy Cross. Small “d” democracy, organized labor, and community organizing advocate.

Father of beautiful 1-year-old. Resident of Westford, Massachusetts.
Not Sure How They Deal With Criminals In Your Town, But ’Round Here We Use A Restorative Justice Process — theonion.com/not-sure-how...
Not Sure How They Deal With Criminals In Your Town, But ’Round Here We Use A Restorative Justice Process
Well, well, well. What have we got here? Another city slicker who thinks he can waltz into my town and start causin’ all sorts of trouble. I’d be careful if I was you, fella. Because however they do t...
theonion.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Reposted by Justin Poché
Housing is the number one driver of unaffordability in Massachusetts. It makes no sense for Donald Trump to make it even harder to build more housing and drive down costs for families.

We should be investing in more housing, not cutting the support people need to keep a roof over their heads.
Trump Administration Proposes a Drastic Cut in Housing Grants
www.nytimes.com
November 15, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Reposted by Justin Poché
When Massachusetts passed a "millionaires tax" in 2023, conservatives claimed the rich would flee.

But two years later, they haven't — and MA has collected $5.7B for infrastructure and public education.

A reminder that positive change can still happen at the state level.
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Reposted by Justin Poché
Billionaires are more publicly involved in politics than ever—and Americans aren’t loving it.
Americans Want Billionaires Out Of Politics—And Think They’re A Threat To Democracy, Poll Shows
Billionaires are more publicly involved in politics than ever—and Americans aren’t loving it.
www.forbes.com
November 14, 2025 at 3:40 PM