Gabriel Gomez's incoherence on climate science and energy policy makes a lot more sense once you take a deeper dive into his personal finances, as Joshua Israel did at ThinkProgress: A ThinkProgress review of Gomez’s personal financial … [Read more...]
It’s Time For Senate Candidate Gabriel Gomez To Take A Stand On ENDA
Republican Gabriel Gomez and Democrat Rep. Ed Markey (D-MA05) each won their U.S. Senate primaries in Massachusetts on Tuesday. While Rep. Markey is well known as a longtime, rock-solid supporter of LGBT equality, Mr. Gomez has remained … [Read more...]
Why Planned Parenthood Stands with Ed Markey
In just my second week at Planned Parenthood, I’m delighted to join the conversation here about the U.S. Senate race. I wanted to let you know about our endorsement of Congressman Ed Markey. Congressman Markey has been an unwavering … [Read more...]
Congressman Markey joins the Climate Change SOS at DailyKos
All week long, a number of bloggers at DailyKos have been publishing diaries about climate change in a series called the "Forward on Climate" blogathon. Well, they have some illustrious company tonight: Forward on Climate: The Climate … [Read more...]
Markey gets two key endoresments: MTA and NEA
The largest union in Massachusetts endorsed Ed Markey for senate today: The Massachusetts Teachers Association, with 110,000 members in virtually every community in the state, gave their full support to Congessman Markey. Here's an … [Read more...]
Ed Markey in Worcester, 2-2-2013
(Full disclosure: the author is an officer on the executive committee of the Greater Blackstone Valley Democrats - this post contains the author's personal opinions and in no way implies an endorsement of any candidate by the Greater … [Read more...]
It’s official: Markey to run for Kerry’s seat
It's official: Ed Markey plans to run for John Kerry's U.S. Senate seat if/when Kerry is confirmed as Secretary of State, according to the Boston Globe. I enthusiastically support Markey. He's knowledgeable about both the environment and … [Read more...]
Congressman Markey’s remarks on climate change and Superstorm Sandy, 11/25/2012
My daughter and I attended Congressman Markey's hearing yesterday, and I videotaped his opening remarks. Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: Part 4: For me, the most exciting proposal was the elimination of coal fired … [Read more...]
SUNDAY Climate Change Event at Faneuil Hall: What if Superstorm Sandy Hit Boston?
Families in the New York/New Jersey area are still suffering from the impact of superstorm Sandy. Lives were lost, homes were destroyed, and many are still fighting to stay warm without power. Since Sandy, my office has received calls … [Read more...]
Tip of the hat to Ed Markey.
In this day when most of the elected play Sydney Lassick roles to their corporate masters, one Congressman is being congressional. Congressman Markey, largely ignored in the main stream media is the hero of the citizen involved media. … [Read more...]