Tag: Politics

Prelude to War — W.H. Report Detailing Syrian’s Use of Chemical Weapons on August 21, 2013

The White House August 30, 2013 U.S. Government Assessment of the Syrian Government’s Use of Chemical Weapons on August 21, 2013 The United States Government assesses with high confidence that the Syrian government carried out a chemical weapons attack in the Damascus suburbs on August 21, 2013. We further assess that the regime used a… Continue reading Prelude to War — W.H. Report Detailing Syrian’s Use of Chemical Weapons on August 21, 2013

The March on Washington Is Remembered 50 Years Later

3:07 P.M. EDT, August 28, 2013 THE PRESIDENT: To the King family, who have sacrificed and inspired so much; to President Clinton; President Carter; Vice President Biden and Jill; fellow Americans. Five decades ago today, Americans came to this honored place to lay claim to a promise made at our founding: “We hold these truths… Continue reading The March on Washington Is Remembered 50 Years Later

Judge Golar, Father of Boston Mayoral Candidate Richie, Passed Away

Boston, August 12, 2013, — Boston mayoral candidate Charlotte Golar Richie’s father Simeon Golar passed away on Sunday, August 11. He was 84 years old and died of natural causes at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, New York, with his two daughters at his side. He was a man of great stature in New York… Continue reading Judge Golar, Father of Boston Mayoral Candidate Richie, Passed Away

Outrage Prevails at Boston Mayoral Candidate Housing Forum

Boston, August 6, 2013, — More than 250 people from across the city filled the Quincy School auditorium in Chinatown as seven candidates of the “New Boston” persuasion courted votes at the Why We Can’t Wait mayoral candidate forum on housing and land issues sponsored by Right to the City VOTE and the Boston Tenant… Continue reading Outrage Prevails at Boston Mayoral Candidate Housing Forum

Campaigning for City Council, Michelle Wu Launches “50 Ideas for Boston Families”

Boston, August 6, 2013 — Michelle Wu, candidate for Boston City Council At-Large, visited thirteen neighborhoods in Boston yesterday, Monday, August 5, as she released “50 ideas for Boston Families: Pipelines to Opportunity” to mark 50 days remaining until the September 24th Preliminary Election. Michelle Wu started Monday’s tour at 6:30 AM in South End.

Mayoral Candidate Charlotte Richie Convenes Youth Dialogue on Trayvon Martin Verdict

Boston, July 30, 2013 – Charlotte Golar Richie hosted a youth summit on Saturday, July 27, and discussed issues related to the criminal justice system and its impact on the city’s youth, particularly young men of color. The discussions centered on ways to be proactive in dealing with the myriad of issues impacting young men and… Continue reading Mayoral Candidate Charlotte Richie Convenes Youth Dialogue on Trayvon Martin Verdict

Community Marches to Remain, Reclaim, and Rebuild Boston Chinatown

BOSTON, July 17, 2013 – About 200 Chinatown residents and their supporters marched, drummed, and sang their way through Chinatown today in a protest action called “Tour R Chinatown.” Sponsored by the Chinese Progressive Association and the Right to the City Alliance, participants called for “public land for the public good” and support for community… Continue reading Community Marches to Remain, Reclaim, and Rebuild Boston Chinatown

White House Report Highlights the Economic Benefits of Immigration Reform

White House Report: The Economic Benefits of Fixing Our Broken Immigration System  “So if we’re truly committed to strengthening our middle class and providing more ladders of opportunity to those who are willing to work hard to make it into the middle class, we’ve got to fix the system. We have to make sure that… Continue reading White House Report Highlights the Economic Benefits of Immigration Reform