From his so-called “secret meetings” with Kings and Queens to false claims of frequent phone calls from the President, we all know that Scott Brown has shown a tendency to stretch the truth when it comes to his tenure as US Senator. So … [Read more...]
Five things you won’t hear Scott Brown say (i.e. the truth) about his tax record
At a noon press conference in Randolph, Mass today, US Senator Scott Brown delivered what his office claimed would be a “major policy speech” on taxes. To the surprise of no one in Massachusetts, Brown’s remarks turned out to be nothing … [Read more...]
Constituents to Scott Brown: Don’t Repeal the Affordable Care Act
In what has clearly become a trend, Massachusetts constituents who tried to visit Scott Brown's office today were met with a locked door and no answers. They had gathered outside Brown's campaign office on Summer St in Boston to urge … [Read more...]
State Street Bank: Massachusetts’ Very Own Corporate Bad Guy
Over the last month, we’ve seen thousands of people across the country rise up to call out big companies like General Electric, Wells Fargo and Bank of America for their “economic crimes against the 99%” – whether inside shareholder … [Read more...]
What would Scott Brown’s MBTA Map Look Like?
Most Boston-area commuters are intimately familiar with the iconic MBTA service map. So when thousands of T riders received a "Change of Service" announcement during rush hour this morning (pictured above), it took many by surprise. … [Read more...]
1,500 Take to Boston Streets to Call out Corporate & 1% Tax Dodgers
Upwards of 1,500 Massachusetts taxpayers took to the streets of Boston’s Financial District Tuesday, Tax Day, to demand major corporations and the wealthiest 1% pay their fair share to fund our communities. The massive demonstration came as … [Read more...]
Tax Day is Coming… But Not for Everyone
With the April 17 deadline looming, many Americans are hurrying to file their income taxes. For some of the most profitable corporations in America, however, tax day never comes. In fact, a new report issued by Citizens for Tax Justice … [Read more...]
Flash Mob Confronts GE Tax Dodging with “General Electric Slide”
What happens when a flash mob of dozens of shareholders and concerned citizens confronts General Electric's notorious tax dodging practices? The "General Electric Slide" of course! The lunch hour flash mob descended on GE's Boston … [Read more...]
As Jobs Focus Dims, Christie Joins Brown as a ‘Rock Star’ of Intolerance
Still painfully absent from town halls or open forums where constituents can engage him in public, Senator Scott Brown will be making yet another pay-per-view appearance tonight in Boston. If you're a constituent with $2,500 to spare, you … [Read more...]
Funeral Service for Jobs Killed by Bain/Romney
If you were anywhere near Copley at lunchtime today, you might have heard the somber notes of "Taps" from a funeral service outside the John Hancock Tower. That's because dozens of unemployed workers, faith and community leaders gathered to … [Read more...]