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(In case you're curious, no, I am absolutely not going to donate to #EdMarkey's senate campaign, because there isn't a snowball's chance in hell that he's going to lose against whoever the GOP puts up to run against him, if indeed they put anybody up to run against him, so I will save my political donations for candidates who (a) actually need the help and (b) show sign of actually _meaning_ all their pretty words about the urgency of the moment we're in.)
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Jonathan Kamens 86 47 May 6

"It's only my job to tell you what's actually going on and the dangers we face when I'm hoping to scare you into giving me money for my reelection campaign" is certainly a take.
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Jonathan Kamens 86 47 May 6

I've been complaining since early in the second Trump administration that my U.S. Senators and Representative haven't been using their constituent email lists to keep people informed about what the #fascists are doing?
Well, I was excited to finally receive email from #EdMarkey in which he laid everything out in no uncertain terms. That is, I was excited until I realized it was a fundraising pitch from his campaign, not an email to his constituent email list. 😡
What the fuck.
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The Bad Place Apr 28

Boston.com | ‘May Day Strong’ comes to Boston Friday: What it is and where protests are planned by Autumn Sloboda

AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information.

‘May Day Strong,’ a nationwide day of “no work, no school, no shopping” on Friday, May 1, is being organized by a coalition of labor unions, educators, immigrant‑rights, climate and pro‑democracy groups to showcase economic power and demand “workers over billionaires.” The movement, which aims to disrupt business as usual, calls for three core demands—tax the rich, end ICE and war, and expand democratic control over corporate power—and expects more than 3,500 actions across the country, ranging from street protests and teach‑ins to school walk‑outs. In Massachusetts, the effort dovetails with federal proposals such as Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s Ultra‑Millionaire Tax Act and Sen. Ed Markey’s Equal Tax Act, while local organizations—including the Boston Democratic Socialists of America, Massachusetts Teachers Association and various labor federations—have endorsed the shutdown. Around Greater Boston, dozens of events are scheduled on May 1, from a main rally on Boston Common to campus actions at MassArt and Simmons University, walk‑outs at public schools in Bedford, Braintree and Belmont, and stand‑outs and justice rallies in Cambridge, Brookline, Lowell, Lynn and many other towns, giving participants multiple options to join the coordinated protest.

#MayDayStrong #ElizabethWarren #EdMarkey #MassachusettsTeachers #WesternMassachusetts

'May Day Strong' comes to Boston Friday: What it is and where protests are planned

Organizers are calling for a “May Day Strong” day of action on May 1, including “no work, no school, no shopping.”

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Advocate.com [Unofficial]Apr 7

Urgent 25th Amendment calls grow after Trump threatens mass destruction of Iran's civilization

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.advocate.com/politics/national/trump-iran-25th-amendment

Techdirt [Unofficial]Apr 3

Senators Ask Tulsi Gabbard To Tell Americans That VPN Use Might Subject Them To Domestic Surveillance

https://fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.techdirt.com/2026/04/03/senators-ask-tulsi-gabbard-to-tell-americans-that-vpn-use-might-subject-them-to-domestic-surveillance/

Senators Ask Tulsi Gabbard To Tell Americans That VPN Use Might Subject Them To Domestic Surveillance

This may not be an actual “Wyden siren,” but it still has his name attached to it. What’s being said here isn’t nearly as ominous as this single sentence he sent to CIA lead…

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Voteinorout 🇺🇸Mar 29

#EdMarkey criticizes #DonaldTrump's decision to "take a little detour into Iran," citing its impact on rising gasoline, heating oil, and inflation. He claims oil companies are the big winners, with skyrocketing stocks and record profits. #Energy⁠
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In a recent statement, #EdMarkey highlighted the economic impact of increased oil and natural gas prices, affecting everything from travel to food cost... https://instagr.am/p/DWedlhJE5TC/

voteinorout on Instagram: "#EdMarkey criticizes #DonaldTrump's decision to "take a little detour into Iran," citing its impact on rising gasoline, heating oil, and inflation. He claims oil companies are the big winners, with skyrocketing stocks and record profits. #Energy⁠ ⁠ In a recent statement, #EdMarkey highlighted the economic impact of increased oil and natural gas prices, affecting everything from travel to food costs. He suggested a windfall profits tax on oil companies, accusing them of undermining true energy independence by opposing wind, solar, and electric vehicles.⁠ ⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Donald Trump handcuffed Americans to global energy costs by sucking up to Big Oil and killing clean energy projects. ⁠ ⁠ Now?⁠ ⁠ We pay the price when his illegal war drives up costs. Follow @edmarkey for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

91 likes, 2 comments - voteinorout on March 29, 2026: "#EdMarkey criticizes #DonaldTrump's decision to "take a little detour into Iran," citing its impact on rising gasoline, heating oil, and inflation. He claims oil companies are the big winners, with skyrocketing stocks and record profits. #Energy⁠ ⁠ In a recent statement, #EdMarkey highlighted the economic impact of increased oil and natural gas prices, affecting everything from travel to food costs. He suggested a windfall profits tax on oil companies, accusing them of undermining true energy independence by opposing wind, solar, and electric vehicles.⁠ ⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Donald Trump handcuffed Americans to global energy costs by sucking up to Big Oil and killing clean energy projects. ⁠ ⁠ Now?⁠ ⁠ We pay the price when his illegal war drives up costs. Follow @edmarkey for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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Voteinorout 🇺🇸Mar 27

#EdMarkey raises alarms after inspecting the ICE detention center in Plymouth, MA. He reports inadequate food, delayed medical care, and prolonged detentions. "Oversight is not optional. It is a constitutional duty." #ICE #Detention #Oversight⁠
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During his visit, #EdMarkey inspected housing, recreational, and medical units, speaking with detainees. He found many detained for months due to cancele... https://instagr.am/p/DWY_W_WEpot/

voteinorout on Instagram: "#EdMarkey raises alarms after inspecting the ICE detention center in Plymouth, MA. He reports inadequate food, delayed medical care, and prolonged detentions. "Oversight is not optional. It is a constitutional duty." #ICE #Detention #Oversight⁠ ⁠ During his visit, #EdMarkey inspected housing, recreational, and medical units, speaking with detainees. He found many detained for months due to canceled hearings, with no criminal offenses beyond being undocumented. Markey emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency in ICE operations.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Last week, I inspected the ICE detention center in Plymouth. ⁠ ⁠ I saw scores of detained individuals whose only offense was being undocumented. ⁠ ⁠ I will continue to stand with our immigrant neighbors, demand change, and shine a light on Trump’s brutal agenda. Follow @senmarkeymemes for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson"

1 likes, 0 comments - voteinorout on March 27, 2026: "#EdMarkey raises alarms after inspecting the ICE detention center in Plymouth, MA. He reports inadequate food, delayed medical care, and prolonged detentions. "Oversight is not optional. It is a constitutional duty." #ICE #Detention #Oversight⁠ ⁠ During his visit, #EdMarkey inspected housing, recreational, and medical units, speaking with detainees. He found many detained for months due to canceled hearings, with no criminal offenses beyond being undocumented. Markey emphasizes the need for accountability and transparency in ICE operations.⁠ —⁠ ⁠ Last week, I inspected the ICE detention center in Plymouth. ⁠ ⁠ I saw scores of detained individuals whose only offense was being undocumented. ⁠ ⁠ I will continue to stand with our immigrant neighbors, demand change, and shine a light on Trump’s brutal agenda. Follow @senmarkeymemes for more.⁠ ⁠ Help this information get to more voters. 🇺🇸 A well-informed electorate is a prerequisite to Democracy.—Thomas Jefferson".

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Jonathan Kamens 86 47 Mar 14

Meanwhile #EdMarkey will show up on the podium at "No Kings" in Boston on March 28 wearing a pride scarf and yell into the microphone bragging about how he is our progressive senator fighting for progressive values in Washington. It's just, you know, he doesn't want to put it in writing or anything imprudent like that. Or tell us anything concrete he's done to resist fascism.
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Jonathan Kamens 86 47 Mar 14

This is the first email #EdMarkey has sent constituents since October, and this is what he chooses to write about.
Not Iran, the price of gas, the looming food fertilizer and thus food shortages, Pretti or Good or ICE, or the Epstein Files or our child-rapist president.
Markey thinks the most important thing to tell his constituents is that he, Ed Markey, is good at earmarks.🤦
There are maybe a dozen members of Congress who are doing what's needed, and Markey isn't one of them.
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