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EDITORIAL: If Democrats want success, unified front is vital going into November

Editors September 21, 2020
While court packing is frowned upon, and would most likely not be approved, a strong personal objectification toward Markey’s remarks should have been kept private. Anything the campaign advisors say will be interpreted as a direct reflection of the candidate’s opinion as well.
Massachusetts senator Ed Markey, shown in Coolidge Corner on Nov. 17, was endorsed for reelection by labor union 32BJ SEIU Friday. HANNAH YOSHINAGA/ DFP FILE

Labor Union 32BJ SEIU endorses Massachusetts Sen. Markey for reelection

Gabe Koiishe December 9, 2019
32BJ SEIU, a union representing more than 175,000 service workers, decided to endorese Markey due to the Senator's work on immigration reform.
Boston police officers escorting Professor Nathan Philips after arresting him for a trespassing charge. The charge was later dropped and Philips was released. COURTESY OF FRRACS

BU professor arrested at protest outside state environmental offices

Alex LaSalvia October 3, 2019
Boston University professor Nathan Phillips was arrested Wednesday while participating in a non-violent protest against construction of a natural gas compressor station outside of the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
Bostonians march on Boylston Street during the Labor Day Rally Tuesday afternoon. PHOTO BY SOPHIA BROWN/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Hundreds gather on Boston Common on Labor Day in support of blue collar workers

Sophia Brown September 4, 2017

Labor Day morning, approximately 300 people gathered on Boston Common to march in support of strong labor unions and a $15 minimum wage, according to an official Facebook page for the rally. Organizers...

Bostonians gather at Trident Booksellers and Cafe to write to local representatives and have their voice heard. PHOTO BY COLE SCHONEMAN/ DAILY FREE PRESS CONTRIBUTOR

Trident Booksellers and Cafe hosts activism-centered event

Sabrina Schnur February 8, 2017

Trident Booksellers and Cafe hosted an event called “Write Your Reps” Tuesday evening to encourage individuals to get in touch with their local politicians by either asking them for political change...

Massachusetts congressional delegation asks Boston Logan International Airport to refrain from detaining people who would be affected by the travel ban. PHOTO BY CHLOE GRINBERG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts officials call on Logan Airport to comply with immigration restraining order

Haley Fritz February 7, 2017

Massachusetts congressional delegation members and state representatives signed a letter on Wednesday, calling on Boston Logan International Airport customs officials to comply with the temporary restraining...

A young girl chants on her father's shoulders at the Protest Against Muslim Ban and Anti-Immigration Orders Sunday afternoon in Copley Square. PHOTO BY VIGUNTHAAN THARMARAJAH/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Anti-travel ban rally draws 20,000 protesters to Copley Square

Natalie Carroll January 29, 2017

Approximately 20,000 protesters rallied at Copley Square Sunday afternoon and demonstrated against President Donald Trump’s traveling ban on seven Muslim-majority countries. The Boston Protest Against...

Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey said he supports the push for a congressional debate about the use of military force against the Islamic State and supports U.S. President Barack Obama's actions in Syria. PHOTO COURTESY WIKIMEDIA COMMONS

Mass. leaders call for conversation on action in Syria

Carolyn Hoffman November 17, 2015

  U.S. Sen. Ed Markey of Massachusetts is calling for support for Syrian refugees, following escalating tension surrounding Friday's attacks on Paris by the Islamic State group and U.S. President...

U.S. Sen. Ed Markey, President of the Massachusetts Senate Stanley Rosenberg and Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey have all endorsed presidential candidate Hillary Rodham Clinton. PHOTO BY MIKE DESOCIO/DFP FILE PHOTO

Local endorsements contribute to 2016 presidential race

Julia Metjian October 22, 2015

  As the 2016 presidential election draws closer, Massachusetts leaders are endorsing candidates and participating in campaign efforts. Massachusetts Sen. Ed Markey and Massachusetts Senate President...

Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey are supporting a bill to increase the smoking age to 21 nationwide. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY BETSEY GOLDWASSER/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Mass. senators support raise of national smoking age to 21

Lauren Fogelstrom October 6, 2015

Massachusetts Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey announced their support Wednesday for a proposal that would raise the national legal tobacco smoking age by three years, to 21. The Tobacco to...

Obama visits Boston, pushes paid leave at Labor Day breakfast

Obama visits Boston, pushes paid leave at Labor Day breakfast

Mina Corpuz September 8, 2015

[mediagrid cat="21184"] U.S. President Barack Obama urged support for paid leave for workers Monday at the Greater Boston Labor Council's Labor Day breakfast. “We’ve got millions of people who can’t...

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