[Bumped -- Charley] Well, we're doing it again: WHAT: “Song of Resistance”, a concert/fundraiser for five Democratic congressional candidates. WHEN: Saturday, September 8, 8pm WHERE: The Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall at the Longy … [Read more...]
Big Oil’s Big Gift
In the final actions of the year, the House and Senate passed a spending bill with a big gift for Big Oil. By permanently lifting the longstanding crude oil export ban, Congressional Republicans made sure it will be Christmas all year round … [Read more...]
Sen. Markey: Champion of the Environment? Or Corporate Dem Sell-Out?
Sen. Ed Markey gives campaign money to corporate Dem Patrick Murphy over progressive champion Alan Grayson. I am writing to express my disappointment in Senator Ed Markey (MA-D)’s recent financial support for Congressman Patrick Murphy … [Read more...]
Massachusetts Senators Should Champion Federal Medical Marijuana Bill
Last Tuesday, Senators Cory Booker (D-NJ), Rand Paul (R-KY), and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) introduced the Compassionate Access, Research Expansion, and Respect States (CARERS) Act, the first time in history a comprehensive bill to legalize … [Read more...]
Senate Republicans Are Blocking Debate on Keystone XL Pipeline Pipe Dream
Even after Senate Republicans blocked me from speaking on the United States Senate floor last Thursday, I will not pipe down about Senate Republicans and the oil industry’s Keystone XL pipeline pipe dream. I have tried to debate two of … [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...]
Why can’t more CURRENT Congressmen call for campaign finance reform?
It has recently become common place for Congressmen upon retiring to denounce the culture of their work place that depends so heavily on dialing for dollars. The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee after all encourages freshman … [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...]
New Brown Ad Targeting Woman Shows *Warren* Supporter
And she is not happy. The trickle of Brown's fakity has become a torrent. Via dkos, a story from Rhode Island local NBC channel 10. Carol Gorman is seen shaking hands with Republican U.S. Sen. Scott Brown in a new campaign ad aimed at … [Read more...]
Jim King Dying to Take on Scott Brown
Candidate for US Senate from MA Jim King is not in the slightest discouraged. Today on Left Ahead, he told us that he's in for the state Democratic Party convention in June, and will have the signatures and delegates to get on the primary … [Read more...]
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