In last night's Senate debate, when Seth Moulton was asked about his past comments scapegoating trans youth and whether he believed Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza, his evasions were telling.

Re-shared this great writeup in the group chat for someone who was torn between Markey and Moulton.

Jonathan Cohn @jonathancohn.bsky.social · 2mo ago

Happy Mass Dems convention weekend! Here’s a reminder of why you should vote for Ed Markey and not Seth Moulton. jonathancohn.medium.com/ma-elects-fi...

I just pulled up this one at random and it filled me with rage

Exhibit I - Laura Ruiz Decl. – #81, Att. #9 in Maria L. v. Mullin (D. Mass., 1:25-cv-13471) – CourtListener.com

MOTION for Leave to File Supplement to the Record in Support of Plaintiffs' Motion to Stay Agency Action by Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Maria L., Nancy M.. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - AT Decl.,...

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maddy varner@regret.bsky.social · 4h ago

I really encourage people to read the NYU report, and also some of the declarations in this case. I had no idea how bad this was: www.courtlistener.com/docket/71938...

DHS is hiring bounty hunters to find people in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras who have been removed from the country but still owe civil penalties. w/ @dell.bsky.social: www.wired.com/story/dhs-is...

DHS Is Hiring Bounty Hunters to Find and Photograph Deported People’s Homes Abroad

Homeland Security told immigrants that leaving the US would wipe out fines it claims they owe. Now it wants private investigators to find them in their home countries and collect.

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Latest poll shows Koh ahead. We cannot allow this draft kings funded guy or the tech bro 100s millionaire (Beccia) to win. Tram Nguyen @teamtram.bsky.social has a proven progressive track record and that's why she is the candidate endorsed by @progressivemass.bsky.social. 1/2

MA-6 Notebook: Nguyen, Beccia Call For Debate; Koh Campaign Releases New Poll | Andover News

Two developments shaped the Massachusetts 6th Congressional District race Tuesday as Tram Nguyen and John Beccia called for another Democratic primary debate, while Dan Koh’s campaign release…

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Please stop this. @mayorwu.boston.gov @bostoncitycouncil.bsky.social

Persisting@persistingiam.bsky.social · 11h ago

"Immigrations and Customs Enforcement is exploring the possibility of leasing 249 parking spots in downtown Boston, according to a federal notice, which would represent a major boost of the agency’s visible presence in the city." #MaPoli www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/04/m...

Pretty sure when you win the election it's a big election night. Pretty sure when your party's leadership all endorses the loser, it means the leadership is out of touch with the electorate.

Politico@politico.com · 14h ago

Progressives didn’t get the big election night they wanted

"Immigrations and Customs Enforcement is exploring the possibility of leasing 249 parking spots in downtown Boston, according to a federal notice, which would represent a major boost of the agency’s visible presence in the city." #MaPoli www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/04/m...

ICE seeks more than 200 parking spots in downtown Boston for potential facility, per market research notice - The Boston Globe

It’s unclear whether the agency is considering opening an entirely new facility in or around downtown Boston.

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We're literally just letting the richest man in the world commit vandalism on an extraplanetary scale.

SpaceX rocket thought to have crashed into the moon in unintentional collision

Four-tonne piece of SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket believed to have hit lunar surface on Wednesday at 5,400 miles an hour

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The board of a Michigan township agreed to rezone a terrain to make way for a data center. Residents opposed to the data center forced a vote on the matter, and they blocked the rezoning tonight: www.mlive.com/news/ann-arb...

Vote no on Question 8. www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/04/b...

They were arrested for weed, then became cannabis entrepreneurs. What happens if the repeal ballot question passes? - The Boston Globe

A November ballot question could end recreational marijuana sales, potentially sinking dozens of businesses in the state's social equity programs.

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Here's a suggestion, don't walk your dogs in a conservation area that features coyote warnings. Let the coyotes and wildlife have one place FFS.

WCVB NewsCenter 5, Boston@wcvb5.bsky.social · yesterday

Lexington residents concerned after coyote encounters and dog attacks | Click on the image to read the full story

Michigan: Today is election day and a chance to build our progressive majority in the Senate and elect Abdul El-Sayed. We need him as a Senator who will fight back against corporate interests, abolish ICE, and stand up for Medicare for All. Get out and vote for Abdul today.

Abdul El-Sayed@abdulelsayed.bsky.social · yesterday

Michigan, it’s Election Day. If you haven’t voted yet, the polls are open now until 8PM. Make your voice heard. Find your polling location at abdulforsenate.com/vote!

Fascinating chart from the missing chapter in the DNC autopsy report www.nytimes.com/2026/08/03/u...

In the MA Senate debate, both candidates were asked about whether they believe Israel has committed war crimes in Gaza. Ed Markey said quickly and clearly "Yes." Seth Moulton never actually answered the clear yes/no question.

The big issue here is that Seth Moulton didn't get invited into these private equity deals because he was Mr. Moneybags. Seth's access was a gift in exchange for votes and favors. It paid off.

David Dayen@ddayen.bsky.social · 2d ago

Seth Moulton was given the chance to make several private equity investments that were not available to everyday investors with defense tech companies he helps oversee on the House Armed Services Committee. They are now worth millions of dollars. Bob Kuttner reports: prospect.org/2026/08/03/s...

This is legit insane. It requires girls from K-12 to go through genetic testing, testosterone screening, or a physical exam to participate in sports. For feminists worked up about trans athletes, this is the through line. This is where we were going to end up. It’s about control and dominance.

Ben Collins@bencollins.bsky.social · 2d ago

Good framing.

Senator Ed Markey and Representative Ayanna Pressley released a report that proposes dedicating tens of billions in federal grants over five years to help eliminate transit fares nationwide.

Pointing to Massachusetts’s fare-free experiment, Markey, Pressley press for a $25 billion federal free transit plan - The Boston Globe

The proposed legislation points to the success of free bus pilots that federal lawmakers say made Massachusetts a “national leader in fare-free transit policy."

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dan koh was marty walsh's former cos when he was mayor & was responsible for marty's dumbest ideas, ie: boston indy car & the boston olympics.

Persisting@persistingiam.bsky.social · 2d ago

(article from April) A reminder that John Beccia is a 100 millionaire tech bro and Dan Koh's top funders are Blackstone Group, Draft Kings and Bain Capital. We don't need any more of these ghouls in congress. MA 6th

Dan Koh was behind the harebrained plan to bankrupt the taxpayers of Boston by $12B+ so his boss Marty Walsh could hold a two week Olympics party for the ultra rich. Still on brand I see. #mapoli

Persisting@persistingiam.bsky.social · 2d ago

(article from April) A reminder that John Beccia is a 100 millionaire tech bro and Dan Koh's top funders are Blackstone Group, Draft Kings and Bain Capital. We don't need any more of these ghouls in congress. MA 6th

New important interview! On Kushner and WWIII. This taped on Monday and I’m glad it posted. Lots of info here: Iran, Israel, Ukraine, Russia, AI weapons, and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5r8m...

The True Agenda of the World Oligarch Class (feat. Sarah Kendzior)

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(article from April) A reminder that John Beccia is a 100 millionaire tech bro and Dan Koh's top funders are Blackstone Group, Draft Kings and Bain Capital. We don't need any more of these ghouls in congress. MA 6th

In crowded Democratic primary to replace Seth Moulton, one candidate has poured in millions of his own money - The Boston Globe

John Beccia, a financial technology firm executive in Lynnfield, has dumped $2 million into his campaign.

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Every time you use genAI, you're supporting an ongoing genocide in Congo. Earlier this year, the US and UAE (which is, with our help, also committing genocide in Sudan) created a paramilitary force to ensure the flow of cobalt and rare earth minerals extracted by child slaves to create GPUs.

Congo Plans Paramilitary Unit for Mines with US, UAE Funding

The Democratic Republic of Congo will create a paramilitary unit to police its mines with funding from the US and the United Arab Emirates, the country’s General Inspectorate of Mines said.

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A caucus of violent, drunk ex-husbands controls three branches of government and both chambers of Congress.

The Bulwark@thebulwark.com · 3d ago

Rep. Max Miller: "My former wife has claimed that during a custody exchange at my home that day, I assaulted her…If I had assaulted her, would she have offered to cook me dinner six days later?"

1 month until we make history! And we couldn’t do it without this team. Your vote is your voice! Make your plan to vote in MA: 🗳️ Register by 8/22 📬 Request a mail-in ballot by 8/25 ✅ Vote early 8/22-8/28 📍 Vote on Election Day: 9/1

a republican congressman allegedly broke his two-year-old daughter's collarbone and he somehow hasn't been run out of congress. there really is no bridge too far for these ghouls.

‘Platner on steroids’: Max Miller abuse claims have Republicans silently sweating

The Ohio lawmaker denies the allegations as an Aug. 5 deadline to drop off the ballot approaches.

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@thebaltimorebanner.com: ICE releases Johns Hopkins researcher detained while boarding flight By Daniel Zawodny

Johns Hopkins researcher Fatima Ameaka released from ICE custody

A public health researcher at Johns Hopkins University who was arrested by immigration officials while boarding a domestic flight has been released after spending multiple days in federal custody acro...

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"WE THE FUCKING JUDGE SON" New York, I love you. I love you so fucking much. Via wali_talks on IG

Prisciliano Trejo Ricano came to the U.S. at 3yrs old. ICE took him this June. He was 29. He told his family he didn't feel right but ICE wouldn't give him medical attention. After a month, ICE finally moved him to a hospital Prisciliano died five days later enlacelatinonc.org/en/Young-Mex...

A young Mexican man living in Durham died in ICE custody.

News in Spanish about politics, immigration and community issues for Latinos in North Carolina.

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Great ad from Tram Nguyen. Massachusetts deserves a progressive fighter.

Tram T. Nguyen@teamtram.bsky.social · last wk.

I was that little girl. My family fled Vietnam and worked hard for the American Dream. When it came under threat, I ran as a proud progressive — and defeated MAGA. Now I’m running for Congress. Only in America can that little girl take on a broken system and win.