Massachusetts
Abortion in New England: Breakdown of Stupak Amendment Vote
On Saturday, November 7, the House of Representatives voted 240-194 to pass the Stupak Amendment to its health care reform bill, H.R. 3962. Under current federal law (known as the “Hyde Amendment”), federal funds can not be used to procure abortions. The Stupak Amendment goes farther, setting a much stricter rule: if... »
October 17 Anti-War Protest in Boston, MA: Planning Underway
Organizing is underway for a protest against wars in Afghanistan, Iraq and Pakistan on October 17 in Boston’s Copley Square. Deliberations behind the scenes are reasonably transparent for a protest of this size, including the decision to open up the demonstration to topics not directly related to these wars: 50% speakers’ time on wars... »
Barney Frank Fails to Cosponsor DOMA Repeal
9 members of the LGBT Equality Caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives represent congressional districts in New England states. If I were to tell you that only 1 of those 9 members has failed to cosponsor legislation repealing the Defense of Marriage Act, who would you guess that member might be? Would you... »