The influence of big money is everywhere in politics. Whether it’s in the primary elections, general elections, Super PAC spending, industry lobbyists, or donations from Wall Street, this is how our political decisions get made, regardless … [Read more...]
I’m Running For Congress To Take On The Medical-Industrial Complex
Everyone in America should be able to access the healthcare they need, regardless of their financial situation. No one should have to choose between going without care or going broke because they got sick or suffered an injury. This … [Read more...]
NB Standard Times “Centrism” on Immigration: Letting GOP Gridlock Win
If President Obama wants to make things better for undocumented immigrants, the New Bedford Standard-Times editorial board says he should ... do nothing while Republicans throw a partisan hissy fit? The president has felt the pressure to … [Read more...]
Meet & Greet for Dr. Sheldon Schwartz for Congress TONIGHT 9/3 in Waltham
Come out tonight (9/3) to the Chateau on School Street in Waltham at 5:30PM to meet 5th Congressional Candidate Dr. Shelly Schwartz. There are no debates scheduled in this race so it is really the only way to get to meet this great … [Read more...]
Fighting For What Matters
Last June I was elected to represent the people of Massachusetts in the United States Senate. As a kid growing up in Malden, I never could have imagined that I would have such an incredible honor bestowed upon me. I am humbled by this … [Read more...]
Senate GOP Says “Let Them Eat Cake” To 1.5M Unemployed
Are Americans being held hostage by the GOP once again? For over 1.3 million Americans unemployment benefits ended on December 28, 2013 when their federal extension expired. Many people were left unprepared since they expected their … [Read more...]
John Tierney should consider hanging it up
As a young progressive, there is a lot to like about Congressman John Tierney. He is often on the right side of key issues and has been for the duration of him time in Washington. That being said, he is extraordinarily fortunate that his … [Read more...]
The New Simpson-Bowles Plan: Get Ready for More Cuts!
On the eve of his planned presentation at Boston's Symphony Hall, self-proclaimed “deficit hawk” Erskine Bowles has joined partner-in-crime Alan Simpson in putting out a new version of their federal budget plan. Though the details of the … [Read more...]
Capuano, Tierney Join 500+ to Rally Against Fiscal Cliff Cuts
With the fiscal cliff looming, Congressmen Mike Capuano (D-Boston) and John Tierney (D-Salem) yesterday kicked off a major rally against potential cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and Social Security at Boston’s historic Faneuil Hall. The event, … [Read more...]
On Holding Down The Conversational Fort, Or, Jobs, Republicans, And Hooey
As the next Congressional fight over payroll tax extensions and unemployment benefits and pipelines gets set up in the next few weeks for either its final chapter or to be kicked down the road a bit farther, one or the other, you’re going … [Read more...]
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