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The Politics Of Massachusetts Exceptionalism

Presented by Massachusetts Historical Society at Massachusetts Historical Society, Boston MA

Jul 13 2022
The Politics Of Massachusetts Exceptionalism

Alternately described as a “city upon a hill” and “an organized system of hatreds,” Massachusetts politics has indisputably exerted an outsized pull on the national stage. The Commonwealth’s leaders often argue for the state’s distinct position within the union, citing its proud abolitionist history and its status as a policy leader on health care, gay marriage, and transgender rights, not to mention its fertile soil for budding national politicians. Detractors point to the ... view more »

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