. Markey Senate Victory invites you to lunch with: SENATOR ELIZABETH WARREN SENATOR WILLIAM “MO” COWAN CONGRESSMAN ED MARKEY and Special Guest First Lady Michelle Obama Join fellow supporters at this special event to support Congressman Ed Markey for US Senate To RSVP please CLICK HERE The polls are close and we know from experience that … Continue reading »
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Katherine Clark Reception, Wednesday, May 8, 5 – 6:30 pm at the offices of Bingham McCutcheon, One Federal Street, 13th Floor, Boston, MA
If Ed Markey is successful in his bid to win the MA special Senate election, Katherine Clark will run for his seat as the Representative from the Fifth Congressional District. Many of our friends are coming together on Wednesday May 8 in Boston to support Katherine’s candidacy. The invitation is below and online at: katherineclarkforcongress.com/go/boston508 … Continue reading »
Gabrielle Giffords writes NY Times editorial on Senate gun vote – well said!
April 17, 2013 A Senate in the Gun Lobby’s Grip By GABRIELLE GIFFORDS WASHINGTON SENATORS say they fear the N.R.A. and the gun lobby. But I think that fear must be nothing compared to the fear the first graders in Sandy Hook Elementary School felt as their lives ended in a hail of bullets. The fear that … Continue reading »
It’s about time for gun control!
The Senate Thursday cleared the way for the debate on the first piece of major gun control legislation to be considered in that chamber in two decades. With families of victims of the Newtown massacre watching silently from the chamber, the Senate thwarted a threatened filibuster with a vote of 68 to 31 and will … Continue reading »
Katherine Clark running to succeed Markey as Rep for 5th Congressional District of MA
If Ed Markey is successful in his bid to win the MA special Senate election, Katherine Clark will run for his seat as the Representative from the Fifth Congressional District. Many of our friends are coming together on Wednesday May 8 in Boston to support Katherine’s candidacy. The invitation is below and online at: katherineclarkforcongress.com/go/boston508 Katherine Clark … Continue reading »
Reducing Gun Violence
Today the President stood with mothers who are urging Congress to take action on common-sense measures to protect children from gun violence. · The President, like most Americans, believes the Second Amendment guarantees an individual right to bear arms. And like most Americans he also believes that we all have a … Continue reading »
More about the Sequester – and it’s not good
Averting the Sequester Unless Congress acts, over the next few weeks our economy will be hit with harmful automatic cuts that threaten hundreds of thousands of middle class jobs. These cuts will slash vital services for children, seniors, people with mental illness and health care for our troops and military families. Everything the President does … Continue reading »
From our inbox – A Plan to Avert the Sequester
White House Blog Post: A Balanced Plan to Avert the Sequester and Reduce the Deficit Posted by White House Communications Director Jennifer Palmieri on February 21, 2013 In eight days, harmful automatic cuts are slated to take effect, threatening hundreds of thousands of jobs, and cutting vital services for children, seniors, people with mental illness and … Continue reading »
Ed Markey v Steven Lynch – whats the difference between these two MASS Dems
The Primary Election:Tuesday, April 30, 2013 Congressman Ed Markey will face off against Congressman Stephen Lynch. Markey and Lynch differ on many issues, a few of the major differences are as follows Women’s Health: Markey supports a woman’s right to choose and has a 100% rating from NARAL and NOW; Lynch was one of the few … Continue reading »
SAVE THE DATE: Kickoff fundraiser for Rep Ed Markey for the MA Senate Seat – Feb 28th at the W in Boston
New England Women for Change supports the MA democratic candidate for US Senate who is Pro-Choice, Pro-Environment, Pro-gun control , Pro-consumer, and Progressive! - Congressman Ed Markey - The kick-off reception with Congressman Ed Markey, Democrat for United States Senate Thursday, February 28, 2013 The W Hotel, 100 Stuart St., Boston, MA 02116 Pre-Reception: 6:00pm – 6:30pm Host: (Write/Raise) … Continue reading »
I loved the President’s speech – did you miss it?
Interesting blogpost on the possibility of Rabbi Pesner running for MA Senate seat.
Unsolicited advice for Rabbi Jonah Pesner by guestpost [➚] · Tuesday, January 8th, 2013 (this guestpost is from a political organizer friend of the blog. –mgt) Dear Rabbi Pesner, Greetings! You don’t know me, but my facebook feed has lit up about you in the last couple hours. And so I wanted to say congratulations! … Continue reading »
Rabbi, Run? – Talking Politics
Rabbi, Run? Published Jan 07 2013, 01:58 PM by David S. Bernstein 0 Rabbi Jonah Pesner of Newton is seriously exploring a potential campaign for US Senate, as a Democrat via Rabbi, Run? – Talking Politics. Continue reading »
Employment Situation in December, Fiscal Cliff recap, debt ceiling and deficits: the President’s plan.
Thanks to the hard work and grit of the American people the economy has added private sector jobs for 34 straight months, for a total of 5.8 million jobs during that period. After the worst recession since the Great Depression we’re making progress and need to build on that moving forward. Today’s employment report shows … Continue reading »
The 12 best political rants – from WAPO
(VIDEO) Posted by Aaron Blake on January 4, 2013 at 10:15 am http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2013/01/04/the-12-best-political-rants-video/?wprss=rss_politics Continue reading »
