Ed Markey

Ed Markey @SenMarkey

The Supreme Court again passed up the opportunity to fix its flawed doctrine of qualified immunity, which shields officers from accountability for their use of violence and excessive force. In the coming days, I will introduce legislation to abolish qualified immunity. — PolitiTweet.org

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Providing recurring monthly payments is the most direct and efficient mechanism for delivering economic relief to working families and those most vulnerable in the COVID-19 crisis. @SenSanders, @SenKamalaHarris, and I are calling for $2k monthly payments. https://t.co/2jegYQOe5r — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @GlobeOpinion: During the worst economic crisis in a generation, we must protect the most vulnerable among us with a safety net, writes… — PolitiTweet.org

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This verdict is a travesty of justice. @SenatorDurbin, @SenatorLeahy, and I call on the Philippine government to drop all politically motivated charges against Maria Ressa, Rappler, and journalists in the Philippines. — PolitiTweet.org

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Nancy Beck has spent her career undercutting efforts to protect the public from toxic chemicals. Her willingness to put lives at risk should disqualify her from contention for leadership of the Consumer Product Safety Commission. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RepLoriTrahan: Today is #AAPI2020 Census Day. Resources like libraries, schools & roads depend on our community filling out the #2020Ce… — PolitiTweet.org

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Attacks against the press and peaceful protesters are unacceptable. My resolution condemns attacks against the media as they work to cover the murder of George Floyd and the #BLM movement. Thanks to @pressfreedom, @FreedomHouse, @PENamerica, and @RSF_en for their support. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RepStephenLynch: Although commercial airlines have taken some steps in response to COVID-19, rules such as mask requirements, seating l… — PolitiTweet.org

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An historic victory for the LGBTQ+ community and all who fight for civil rights. Workplace discrimination cannot be tolerated. We have come a long way, but before today your employer could fire you because of your sexual orientation or gender identity. We still have far to go. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @GlobeOpinion: A single check is not sufficient for the millions of households that are struggling with the health and economic crisis w… — PolitiTweet.org

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We cannot protect our democracy if we do not protect our press. This resolution is an unequivocal statement that we support our journalists, recognize their critical value, and will promote accountability for anyone interfering with their duties. https://t.co/EL59VJkwSd — PolitiTweet.org

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As we raise the #Pride flag in Boston, we raise our voices to call for equality. We raise our voices to call for an end to discrimination. We raise our voices to call for justice for all. In Massachusetts, we know that LGBTQ+ rights are human rights. https://t.co/6865OQaYoK — PolitiTweet.org

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Turkey’s treatment of this State Dept. employee is unacceptable and he should be released immediately. Erdogan should end political prosecutions and ensure that COVID-19 prisoner releases include those arbitrarily detained, including journalists and human rights defenders. — PolitiTweet.org

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4 years ago, 49 people were murdered in the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub in the deadliest act of anti-LGBTQ+ violence in U.S. history. 4 years later, we still haven’t changed our gun laws. We have a duty to the Pulse victims to never stop fighting to deliver justice. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @sweetadelinevt: Exclusive: @SenMarkey leads the MA Congressional delegation in asking @USDA to expand online retail options for SNAP us… — PolitiTweet.org

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We should should seek to hold him accountable for his actions and strengthen U.S. leadership on human rights by passing my Protecting Human Rights During Pandemic Act. — PolitiTweet.org

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Jair Bolsonaro is a racist homophobe who suppresses human rights, threatens military intervention, is destroying the Amazon rainforest, and denies the second highest worldwide number of COVID-19 cases. https://t.co/swigvArF1s — PolitiTweet.org

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No one, especially someone in law enforcement, should be wearing confederate symbols and doubling down on them when called out about it. https://t.co/I8vogCmxvp — PolitiTweet.org

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Facial recognition technology is especially threatening to Black and Brown Americans. Amazon’s pause on providing this tech to law enforcement is good, but what Amazon should really do is a complete about-face and get out of the business of dangerous surveillance altogether. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @ajws: Thank you @SenMarkey for standing up for Rohingya people and calling for an end to internet restrictions in the refugee camps. Ac… — PolitiTweet.org

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As the pandemic worsens in the region, leaders in South Asia must give a lifeline to vulnerable groups like Rohingya refugees by ending communications restrictions. I urge @StateDept to push for changes that save lives while promoting democratic freedoms. https://t.co/VsP2nnKHTy https://t.co/OI3OcN3bT0 — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Markey @SenMarkey

As the pandemic worsens in the region, leaders in South Asia must give a lifeline to vulnerable groups like Rohingya refugees by ending communications restrictions. I urge @StateDept to push for changes that save lives while promoting democratic freedoms. https://t.co/VsP2nnKHTy https://t.co/6oai9ylEQq — PolitiTweet.org

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The protestors in the streets are peaceful. Attorney General Barr authorizing the DEA to conduct covert surveillance on organizers isn’t about “restoring order,” it’s a very real threat and an attempt to suppress this movement. I’m demanding answers. https://t.co/VCVCUhQAkO — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @RobBerschinski: On June 18, @humanrights1st, @freedomhouse, @hrw & others will hear from @RepMcGovern, @MarshaBlackburn, @EdMarkey & a… — PolitiTweet.org

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We won't change the culture of police violence against black and brown men and women until we start holding accountable the officers who abuse their power. That means immediately abolishing qualified immunity. — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @MassAGO: Since March, we have lost half our clean energy workforce in Massachusetts—that’s 4,200 solar jobs alone. I joined @SenMarkey… — PolitiTweet.org

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The law makes it almost impossible for victims of excessive force by a police officer to hold that officer accountable in a court of law. That must end. We need to abolish qualified immunity. — PolitiTweet.org

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Federal health and safety rules are urgently needed to curb the further spread of COVID-19 while protecting travelers and frontline workers in the sky. @SenBlumenthal and I are demanding stronger leadership from the federal government. https://t.co/WR7v7ngl4Y — PolitiTweet.org

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RT @afa_cwa: In letter to @USDOT & @HHSGov, @SenMarkey & @SenBlumenthal specifically demand new rules to require face masks for travelers,… — PolitiTweet.org

Ed Markey @SenMarkey

When you see an elderly man assaulted, peaceful protestors gassed, police inciting violence, or a cop murdering a black man, believe your eyes, not the President. We don’t need crazy conspiracy theories to explain why the police are abusing power. They’ve been given permission. — PolitiTweet.org