SEN. ED MARKEY and Rep. Joe Kennedy III showed a few distinct differences in how they approach a major concern of the day — how do you reform a broken criminal justice system? And who gets to have a say? While both lean heavily toward making life easier for prisoners, their visions – and track […]
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Could fossil fuel investments hinder Kennedy campaign?
As Representative Joe Kennedy III officially announces his decision to challenge Senator Ed Markey, voters are wondering—what distinguishes the two men both viewed as progressive Democrats? The obvious one is age. But New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has complicated the argument that a vote for Kennedy is a vote for a new generation. The 29-year-old […]
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Could fossil fuel investments hinder Kennedy campaign?
As Representative Joe Kennedy III officially announces his decision to challenge Senator Ed Markey, voters are wondering— what distinguishes the two men, both viewed as progressive Democrats? The obvious one is age. But New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has complicated the argument that a vote for Kennedy is a vote for a new generation. The […]
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Jump in, Joe
FOR THE PAST several years, we have had the privilege of getting to know Congressman Joe Kennedy III, either as constituents or volunteers. We have seen the congressman at work, and have come to appreciate his commitment to the issues and causes that are important to us. We believe that our Commonwealth and nation need […]
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For Mashpee Wampanoag, land rights, casino back on the table
A WEEK AFTER a tweet by President Trump derailed efforts by the Mashpee Wampanoag to build a $1 billion casino in Taunton, the US House of Representatives has revived the tribe’s gaming prospects. Last Wednesday, after Trump tweeted that Republicans should not support a bill to protect the tribe’s land trust designation in Taunton, House Democrats pulled the measure from the floor. It […]