Mike Ross
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Mike Ross
@MikeforBoston
Dress British, think Yiddish. Writer, politico, lawyer.
Boston, MA Beigetreten Nisan 2009
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It’s been a minute since I contributed to the @BostonGlobe, but apropos of a deep dive into the world of fast food, including a conversation with Fast Food Nation’s Eric Schlosser, I bring you this piece. Come for the title, stay for the (spicy) comments!
bostonglobe.com/2024/05/08/opi…
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The only thing worse than being @RepMTG is being the only unidentified Congressperson standing behind her (@RepThomasMassie) nytimes.com/2024/05/01/us/…
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@alexjgoldstein There is a 30 percent worker’s vacancy rate within the healthcare industry. This is why supporting @SEIU’s minimum wage hike will make a difference for both patients and providers.
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On passing long stalled foreign aid bill @RepMcGovern said it well on the front page of @nytimes, “you don’t get an award around here for doing your damn job.”
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@Cilla_Presley My deepest condolences to you and your family. Thank you for your endless contributions of love, light, and art that you and your family have given to our world. ❤️
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@DaveWedge @bostonherald I’m so sorry David. It’s a great honor you bestowed upon him.
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I’ve written hundreds of obituaries in my career - for celebs, senators, etc - but never have I been more proud than to honor my dad. Guy was a legend … @bostonherald
legacy.com/us/obituaries/…
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Proud to have @LegalizeItLaw as a law partner @PrinceLobel fighting for worker’s rights in this important case that stands for the rights of medical cannabis patients law360.com/amp/articles/1…
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@MassGovernor @MassLtGov @MassEMA @EOPSS Thank you @MassGovernor and @JulianCyr for your human response.
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Today, our administration announced new shelter and humanitarian supports at Joint Base Cape Cod for the migrants who arrived this week in Martha's Vineyard.
Learn more about our emergency response ➡️ bit.ly/3qJ6sOF

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@PhillyMayor Mayor you spoke your truth from a position of humanity and honesty. You have nothing to apologize for.
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I’m incredibly grateful to be mayor of this great city and for the people who elected me to lead. As mayor, I feel personally responsible for the well-being of every Philadelphian, and it’s a weight I carry with me every day—every waking moment. phila.gov/2022-07-05-may…
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Last night’s shooting on the Parkway was a deeply traumatizing event for our city. No one wants to feel unsafe when they are attending a celebratory event.
If you were affected, we have resources that can help. bit.ly/3ut61KO
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On this holiday weekend that purports to celebrate our freedom I think of MLK’s quote that “no one is free until we are all free.” And we are not, as best told by @SincerelyJenee bostonglobe.com/2022/07/01/met…
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@joshzakim @RicardoNArroyo @MayorKimJaney @Kim_Janey @titojackson Josh you are channeling some serious @RobertDowneyJr Iron Man in this photo.
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@tiffanifaison @NESN Tiffani, unfortunately the sports world and yes even our beloved Boston is filled with it’s shared of homophonic morons. But as @EmilyRooneyBTP well said we love you - and we do. So keep doing your thing and ignore the morons.
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Last night I had one of my favorite life moments surrounded by the love and support of my sweet friends. This morning I woke up to a bunch of hateful bs comments. @NESN & gay twitter, can I get an assist here pls?
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NESN@NESN
Tiffani Faison throws out the first pitch in celebration of Pride Night at Fenway Park. @tiffanifaison | #RedSox
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@TheJeffSullivan @BostonMagazine I will try even harder to find one. Thank you for your prayers.
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Here’s hoping the rebrand for Boston is better than “Beantown.” @BostonMagazine bostonmagazine.com/news/2022/06/1…
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