In a special election to fill the Senate seat vacated by the death of Senator Edward M. Kennedy, our candidate, State Attorney-General Martha Coakley was soundly defeated by her Republican opponent, Scott Brown. Members of GHO and other local and state organizations were asked for their help only in the last minutes of the campaign. We did the best we could at such short notice -- but, as we all found out, it was too little, too late.
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ELECTION 2010

Message from Demet

There is no question that we suffered a devastating loss last night [Jan. 19], but we will in no way let this to deter us from working even harder for our dreams. I don’t think I can express this any better than Doug Edison and strongly encourage you to read the terrific message he wrote below.

I am very grateful for Doug’s leadership and for everyone’s incredible efforts since called to action. Thank you all so much working hard since last week, whether it was organizing phone banks, making calls from home or phone banks, attending to rally or visibility events, giving rides to people or knocking on doors on the election day even when it was snowing or urging friends and family to vote yesterday!

Let’s use this opportunity to learn from the mistakes and keep working hard for our shared goals in 2010 and beyond. Organizing for America is also asking our input about where to go from here in the fight for the health care reform. Please send any comments and suggestions you may have so that we can put them in one report and share it with the OFA-MA state director John Spears .... Thank you and [I] look forward to seeing you all at our next meeting.
-- Demet

"The work goes on, the cause endures, the hope still lives and the dreams shall never die." Edward Kennedy

Message from Doug

The natural reflex of a campaign such as this it to recoil in shame and anger. I would submit we have nothing to be sorry for, we were asked to stop a
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Coming Events

September 7, 2010
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

ARICA Celebration and Re-election Fundraiser for Barbara L'Italien

Join State Representative Barbara L'Italien at Amy Weinstock's home on Tuesday September 7th for both a celebration of the passing of the Autism Health Insurance Bill and a fundraiser rally in support of Representative L'Italien. For more information, please go to our Elections page.

September 11, 2010
4:30 PM

Rubber Duck Regatta 2010

Over 10,000 rubber ducks will be dropped into the Merrimack River from the Basiliere Bridge (Main Street,


Rt. 125) in Haverhill in support of Haverhill's Charities.

To join in the fun and for a chance to win a 2010 Toyota Yaris, please go to adoptaducktoday.com or call 978-374-5223.

"History suggests that unless a progressive president is able to mobilize widespread support for significant change in the country at large, it's not enough to have a congressional majority." -- Doris K. Goodwin
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racing train with a cargo net and we almost did. A week is not enough, but that is what we were given. To be told that our driven citizens were not necessary is the height of arrogance. For all those who worked tirelessly with me this past week, thank you. You are my friends. I love you all. And, we accomplished great good. Do not despair. Tomorrow is another day. This can actually be a liberating moment. The dream shall never die.

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