Event attendees at Boston’s Symphony Hall were in for a different kind of entertainment this week, as more than 150 local seniors and unemployed workers staged a processed meat-themed demonstration outside the historic venue. Their target: … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
#WhatWorks for GE? Dodging Taxes
Anyone watching Super Bowl XLVI last night was treated to a host of television ads singing the praises of America’s largest corporation, General Electric (NYSE: GE). The ad blitz, tied together under the umbrella/theme of “GE Works,” came … [Read more...]
Why 150 People Wore Swimsuits and Snorkels in the Streets of Boston Today
Sure, it has been an unusually warm winter for us in New England, but that's not why more than 150 activists took to the streets with snorkels and swimsuits today in the financial district. Sporting goggles, flippers and life preservers, … [Read more...]
Join the Online SOTU Discussion TONIGHT
I'm sure many of you in the Blue Mass community will be watching the State of the Union tonight. And I'm just as sure that you'll be brimming with comments and insights about what the President says (and what it means). Tonight, … [Read more...]
Scott Brown’s Job (Killing) Fair
Are you a politician looking to distract constituents from your votes to kill hundreds of thousands of jobs nationwide? Don’t want your neighbors to notice your support for massive outsourcing of American jobs? If so, you’re in luck; U.S. … [Read more...]