In this episode, we talk about what everyone’s talking about: the recent DOJ investigation report detailing sexual abuse, violence and racist patterns of policing at the WPD. We talk about it in a way you might not have heard someone talk about it yet… and we talk about why that is.

Then, with that established, we focus on a statement made by Project Priceless, a self-advocacy group of unhoused women, that stands above the rest. We talk about why it matters so much, and why we need to follow their lead. Here’s Project Priceless’ statement, on a newly made Instagram. Give em a follow.

Here’s the report if you want to follow along with us, and my initial write-up from Tuesday, breaking down the contents.

As an example of the rotten party line, here’s Councilor Kate Toomey’s statement. She’s chairwoman of the public safety subcommittee—what should be a forum for meaningful oversight of the police but under her leadership is the opposite. Mayor Joe Petty appoints her to that position because he knows that. Feature not bug.

—Music: “Roaming The Cosmic Winds” by Mystic Realm, Worcester-based dungeon synth project by Kevin Fitzgerald. Check out the full album, Forsaken Kingdom, on the Mystic Realm Bandcamp.

—Logo by Travis Duda (@hunchbacktravis)

Quick plug: the Worcester Sucks team and a cool new local bookseller, Implacable Books, are teaming up to peddle our wares at the Worcester Punk Rock Flea Market tomorrow (Saturday, Dec 14) 1-7 p.m. at the Hotel Vernon. The Flea Market is a neat recurring event and I’m glad the organizers take the time to put it on. Come hang!

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