Martin J. Walsh is mayor of Boston. He previously represented the 13th Suffolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives.
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Boston’s Child Care System Is Collapsing. We Must Bail It Out
The government should invest in child care with the same urgency as in other failed sectors, write Mayor Martin J. Walsh and City Councilor Annissa Essaibi-George.
US Citizenship Isn’t Only For People Who Can Afford It
The new and higher fees would make citizenship a privilege only for those who can afford it and impossible for the millions who cannot, writes Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh.
Housing Is A Human Right. Our President Disagrees
Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh responds to another "cruel and backwards decision coming out of Washington." This time, the Trump administration is repealing an Obama-era rule aimed at combating racial...
Why Issuing Driver's Licenses To Undocumented Immigrants Makes Everyone Safer
The Work and Family Mobility Act is not about where you stand on immigration, writes Mayor Marty Walsh. It’s a public safety bill.
Boston Strong: Investing In The City's Economic Vitality, One Small Business At A Time
Boston's small businesses are at the heart of our city’s economy and community. We can't take them for granted.
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