August 6 is the 48th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act. This is the first anniversary since the Supreme Court invalidated Section 4 of the Act, striking critical protections for voters in 9 Southern states and various … [Read more...]
Archives for August 5, 2013
State Senator Michael Knapik to Resign. Who Will Succeed Him?
Longtime State Senator Michael Knapik is resigning on Friday to start a position on Monday at Westfield State University. I’m sure we all wish him well on his new endeavor. So, who will succeed Senator Knapik? His district, the 2nd … [Read more...]
Choose Janet Yellen, Not Larry Summers
In a letter to President Obama this morning, congressional candidate Karen Spilka urged the President to abandon the potential nomination of Larry Summers and instead nominate Janet Yellen. Check out the letter … [Read more...]
Please join me at my Boston swearing-in on Thursday, at 7pm at historic Faneuil Hall
Friends, Please join me this Thursday, August 8th at 7pm at historic Faneuil Hall for my swearing-in ceremony. Together, let’s celebrate moving Massachusetts forward. There is much at stake for the Commonwealth - from investing in … [Read more...]