For Renee Nicole Good
Killed by I.C.E. on January 7, 2026
by Amanda Gorman
They say she is no more,
That there her absence roars,
Blood-blown like a rose.
Iced wheels flinched & froze.
Now, bare riot of candles,
Dark fury of flowers,
Pure howling of hymns.
If for us she arose,
Somewhere, in the pitched deep of our grief,
Crouches our power,
The howl where we begin,
Straining upon the edge of the crooked crater
Of the worst of what we’ve been.
Change is only possible,
& all the greater,
When the labour
& bitter anger of our neighbors
Is moved by the love
& better angels of our nature.
What they call death & void,
We know is breath & voice;
In the end, gorgeously,
Endures our enormity.
You could believe departed to be the dawn
When the blank night has so long stood.
But our bright-fled angels will never be fully gone,
When they forever are so fiercely Good.
I am heartbroken to learn of the sudden transition of my dear friend and former Kerry colleague, Setti Warren. There will be plenty of time to remember him as a proud Democrat, dedicated public servant, and convener, but for now I just want to remember the decent, kind, and good man that he was.
Setti was a loving son, brother, dedicated husband, and father. He was always ready with a hug, an easy and deep laugh, and kind eyes that twinkled. He is someone you were always happy to see coming your way. He radiated light and optimism. Setti had so much life left to live, milestones to experience, hearts to touch, and lives to change.
We communicated just last night. I am shocked. And I have called his phone and texted him repeatedly upon learning this devastating news as it was easier to be in denial.
My heart goes out to the entire Warren family, including Tassy, Abigail and John. What a tremendous loss for our country, our Commonwealth, the community of Newton, Harvard, the Democratic Party, and all of humanity.
There's a lot of bad sh*t happening, but completely and indiscriminately abandoning starving kids around the world is right up there with the cruelest and most nonsensical things this Administration has done. https://t.co/sbQ9xWkeap
The need to support survivor communities in Massachusetts is more urgent than ever. #SpringIntoAction2025 will raise essential resources that will empower @JaneDoe to continue its vital work on behalf of survivors and advocates across MA. Join us! https://t.co/p1c21kfZxK
In a setting built to denigrate and smear, @MayorWu defended the City of Boston, forcefully, and with grace. She even found the typically impossible space to punch back and make a positive case for what cities actually need right now. A masterclass in public leadership.
To every one of my neighbors back in Boston, know this: You belong here. This is your home. Boston es tu hogar. Boston se lakay ou. 這是你的家.
This is our city.
We are the safest major city in the nation because we are safe for everyone.
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Boston Mayor Michelle Wu struck a defiant tone in her prepared remarks for a House hearing on immigration enforcement, defending the city’s approach and criticizing the Trump administration’s push to deport undocumented immigrants.
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This #GivingTuesday, I'm supporting two fantastic organizations that are doing essential work in Massachusetts (and across the country)! If you're planning to give today, I hope you'll join me in contributing to @janedoe and @gencitizen 🧵
.@janedoe, the MA Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, is doing essential work in support of survivors and survivor-focused organizations across MA + leading efforts to prevent future violence. You can make a donation online by visiting: https://t.co/umNXPgrKl9.
I didn’t know John as well as many, but if it’s true that you’re reflected in the people whose lives you’ve touched, then the echoes of John’s kindness, wit, and compassion will be with us for a long time yet.
I'll be there, and you should be, too!
So excited to hear from @MassLtGov, @hemasara, and Sara Stanley! Thanks @janedoe for hosting and @Verizon for sponsoring.
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It’s not every day you get to be part of a candid conversation with the @MassLtGov
3/28 "Real Talk” welcomes LG Kim Driscoll. We'll explore how we can do better to address the diverse and complex needs of those impacted by #SADV.
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