This post was written as a response to the ugly Tweets and comments from the 45th President of the United States regarding “The Squad” as well as Baltimore in July 2019. I posted this on July 29, 2019 on the Manisha for Melrose website as well as in local media and my social media pages. […]
I was invited to speak at the Asian and Pacific American Institute for Congressional Studies’ inaugural Women’s Collective Summit in Washington, DC on July 25, 2019. I spoke on the “All We Do Is Win: Squad Goals” panel with former San Francisco Board of Supervisors member Jane Kim and Kentucky State Representative Nima Kulkarni, moderated by Anna
Desis for Progress and the South Asian Asian American Women’s Political Alliance hosted Montgomery Township Mayor Sadaf Jaffer, Kentucky State Representative Nima Kulkarni, DC Advisory Neighborhood Commissioner Trupti Patel, and me at a meet and greet in Washington, DC. I had a great time meeting so many politically engaged, progressive South Asian Americans!
Desis for Progress Meet and Greet with Desi Elected Women, July 24, 2019 Read More »
In the summer of 2018, Melrose gathered as a community for a vigil, “Melrose Stands Up: One Community, One Nation Open to All.” It was an opportunity to stand with our neighbors in opposition to the practice of family separation at the border. Manisha spoke at the vigil, tying what’s happening at the border to
The Committee to Elect Manisha Bewtra hosted this conversation at MMTV on July 11. Julie Nolan interviewed Manisha on her thoughts on Melrose issues.
Manisha for Melrose at MMTV: Half an Hour on the Issues Read More »
Dependable, efficient, and affordable transit is critical for Melrose. Manisha organized a team to represent Melrose in the #UnfairHikes action spearheaded by Boston City Councillor Michelle Wu on July 1 because she believes we need strong regional leadership and a seat at the table to develop climate smart, equitable, 21st century solutions for the MBTA.
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