Ed Markey (@EdMarkey )

Ed Markey

Bio U.S. Senator fighting for the families and future of Massachusetts. Malden native, Red Sox fan, #netneutrality defender, co-author of the #GreenNewDeal (he/him)
Location Massachusetts
Tweets 6,3K
Followers 240,8K
Following 3,1K
Account created 28-01-2013 19:40:18
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Twitter Media Studio : I will be serving as chairman of the Senate Subcommittee on East Asia, the Pacific, and International Cybersecurity Policy where I will lead with a commitment to integrity, dignity, democracy, and our common humanity.

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Twitter Web App : I am so deeply grateful for the front line workers at North Suffolk and wish to congratulate them on their landslide union vote with SEIU Local 509. I know that together you will bring democracy, equity, and solidarity to your workplace. twitter.com/SEIU509/status…

Twitter Media Studio : The movement for a Green New Deal just secured the chairmanship of the Senate Subcommittee on Clean Energy, Climate, and Nuclear Safety.

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Twitter Web App : American families struggling in this pandemic and economic crisis need and deserve recurring direct payments. bostonglobe.com/2021/03/02/nat…

Twitter Web App : If Republicans are going to stand in our way of providing families the protection, security, and dignity they deserve, we must abolish the filibuster and pass a $15 minimum wage.

iPhone : .Ed Markey tells Kasie Hunt he believes we will have the votes to repeal the filibuster.

I think its going to unfold as a story, not just of the minimum wage. But also gun safety laws, voting rights laws ... #MTPDaily

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Twitter Web App : Qualified immunity is a judge-made legal doctrine that allows police who abuse their power to avoid justice and accountability. Ayanna Pressley and I are fighting to abolish it. twitter.com/akela_lacy/sta…

iPhone : Join us live this morning, hear about my bills to cut emissions and make our roads safer and more accessible for all, and get involved in the movement for a green, resilient, and equitable transportation future. pscp.tv/w/cwpkOzFZTEVK…

Twitter Web App : Its infrastructure week and Ive introduced four bold and aggressive bills to cut emissions and make our streets safer and more accessible to all. Join us live tomorrow and hear about our vision for a green, resilient, and equitable transportation system.

Twitter Web App : Let's make this clear. The filibuster will be used to block every piece of progressive legislation we put forward. We can and must get it out of the way, do the work we were elected to do, and deliver racial, economic, climate, and health care justice for the American people.

Twitter Web App : The community in Springfield, Massachusetts is diverse and beautiful, full of vibrant neighborhoods, and home to world class hospitals, colleges, and museums. Tucker Carlson can keep Springfield out of his mouth. They don't deserve his vicious, dishonest, and hateful comments.

Twitter Web App : If every state adopted the gun laws we have in Massachusetts, we would save thousands of lives every year and make NRA stand for not relevant anymore. bostonglobe.com/2021/02/25/opi…

Twitter Web App : Last night we witnessed a long overdue victory for the LGBTQ+ community. The House passed the Equality Act, affirming the human rights of all people, no matter their sexual or gender identity. Now the Senate must pass this bill and send it to President Biden's desk.

Twitter Web App : Congratulations Jennifer Granholm on your confirmation as our next energy secretary. I share your obsession and your urgency and am so very excited to build our clean energy future with your leadership. twitter.com/JenGranholm/st…