At a Greater Haverhill Indivisible party last night I urged specific actions about Iran when opportunities arise vs unfocused rage or fear which could serve other agendas without making progress. Hours later, here’s our chance: 3 things to … [Read more...]
After Mueller: Validation that Russia interfered, repudiation of “savior-ism”, Congress and the courts have their jobs, and we have ours
I've been pleased that most of my friends of every political background are taking the initial Mueller report findings (as relayed by Barr) in stride. For those who are concerned about it, here’s my perspective in case it helps-- sharing … [Read more...]
Calling all LGBTQ+ Dems and Allies- get involved in Bay State Stonewall Democrats! (Video)
Good evening progressive Massachusetts! Per subject, I urge you to consider getting involved with the Bay State Stonewall Democrats (full disclosure, I was just honored to be elected to our board last night along with a whole slate of great … [Read more...]
Let’s Pull Out of the Saudi War in Yemen
I wrote this as a draft oped a week ago, but I didn’t want it lost in the shuffle. In between voting or knocking on doors, call your U.S. House rep, and ask them to support House Resolution 138, to pull the U.S. out of the Saudi War in … [Read more...]
The Kavanaugh hearings: from the perspective of a transgender woman and the child of an alcoholic
All, there have been a lot of Kavanaugh takes in the last few days-- here is one more, with the hopes that my particular perspective might be of some interest. (note, this is cross-posted from my former campaign Facebook page) Starting last … [Read more...]
On the G7 / G6+1 antics, and why and how Congress should step up on national security
We just happened to have a #MA3 Congressional candidate foreign policy and national security candidate debate earlier this week, and then we had the latest in tariff escalations, the G7 meeting, and all that both signify. Building on … [Read more...]
Standing up — again, sadly– for the Intelligence Community, State Dept, and the FBI
I originally shared this on my Congressional campaign Facebook, but given my professional background and that it is not really about MA-3 (frankly, with self-awareness, these issues are of far greater gravity than any Congressional race), I … [Read more...]
I’m a friend of Israel, and formerly of the Intelligence Community: I mourn today
I mourn the deaths of the 55 Palestinians killed today, the over two thousand wounded, and those hurt and killed in recent weeks. And as a friend of Israel— who for years played a part in efforts to combat the flow of weapons to terrorists, … [Read more...]
my thoughts on the Trump-Kim meeting (and how it links with Tillerson firing) as a former intel analyst & MA-3 candidate
Hello BMG! Before I plunge into the topic, I want to thank you all for building up this forum for the exchange and refinement of progressive ideas and policies. I also want to introduce myself. I'm Alexandra Chandler, running in MA-3 to … [Read more...]