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Energy cannibalism is happening so fast that the collapse of the oil industry will derail renewables

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Energy cannibalism is happening so fast that the collapse of the oil industry will derail renewables

Pakalolo October 21, 2021

There’s no time to lose. The new research led by the French team confirms that whether we...

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Krugman: Future historians will be 'astonished' that we let the planet burn to protect coal

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Krugman: Future historians will be 'astonished' that we let the planet burn to protect coal

Aldous Pennyfarthing October 17, 2021

Somewhere along the line I got the impression that humans were smart. You know, tool use and...

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Future historians will be 'astonished' that we let the planet burn to protect coal, economist says

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Future historians will be 'astonished' that we let the planet burn to protect coal, economist says

Aldous Pennyfarthing October 17, 2021

Somewhere along the line I got the impression that humans were smart. You know, tool use and...

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If congress fails on climate action, it would be like Trump pulling us out of the Paris accord again

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If congress fails on climate action, it would be like Trump pulling us out of the Paris accord again

Pakalolo October 16, 2021

Democratic voters are depressed, demoralized, and tuning out — and there's no use in denying it. Amanda Marcotte...

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Japan has made a new building material from waste concrete and CO2 – could reduce emissions by 7%

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Japan has made a new building material from waste concrete and CO2 – could reduce emissions by 7%

Pakalolo October 13, 2021

There are still years to decades to go in perfecting the material for widespread use, but this...

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Mats of Sargassum macroalgae overruns the Caribbean and culprit of the power outage in Puerto Rico

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Mats of Sargassum macroalgae overruns the Caribbean and culprit of the power outage in Puerto Rico

Pakalolo October 12, 2021

There are multiple species of Sargassum, a type of macroalgae common in the tropical Atlantic. For centuries...

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In these last precious moments for climate action, we have been betrayed by Amazon, Apple and Disney

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In these last precious moments for climate action, we have been betrayed by Amazon, Apple and Disney

Pakalolo October 7, 2021

Joe Biden and the Democratic party are walking a tightrope on implementing meaningful changes to save the...

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Wealthy waterfront owners' days in heaven are over per Feds, dire Antarctic collapse warning issued.

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Wealthy waterfront owners' days in heaven are over per Feds, dire Antarctic collapse warning issued.

Pakalolo October 2, 2021

Rising seas that inundate coastal properties cause billions of dollars in damage and essentially have bankrupted FEMA. You and...

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Climate Brief: Record-breaking heat blisters the high plains with triple-digit temperatures.

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Climate Brief: Record-breaking heat blisters the high plains with triple-digit temperatures.

Pakalolo September 30, 2021

Yet, another heat dome has settled over the United States and Canada, this time in the region...

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The Myths of Defiance by the GOP

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The Myths of Defiance by the GOP

William Owens September 8, 2021

Paraphrasing Pvt. Sam Watkins, 1st Tennessee, Co. H. ‘America has no north, no south, no east, no...

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OH-Sen: In Honor Of Earth Day, Tim Ryan (D) Builds Momentum For Pres. Biden's American Jobs Plan

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OH-Sen: In Honor Of Earth Day, Tim Ryan (D) Builds Momentum For Pres. Biden's American Jobs Plan

Sam Sero April 22, 2021

Received this e-mail today from potential U.S. Senate candidate, Rep. Tim Ryan (D. OH-13): Climate change is...

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Businesses must see a “benefit” in fighting climate change.

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Businesses must see a “benefit” in fighting climate change.

LaFeminista April 19, 2021

I was listening to an Apple representative explain this: Apple and partners launch first-ever $200 million Restore...

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PA-Sen: Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) Rakes In $3.9 Million Q1 Fundraising Haul For U.S. Senate Bid

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PA-Sen: Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D) Rakes In $3.9 Million Q1 Fundraising Haul For U.S. Senate Bid

Sam Sero April 1, 2021

Here’s some big news today out of Pennsylvania: .@JohnFetterman announces he raised $3.9 million in the first...

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Just one more reason Ron Johnson is too stupid to be in Congress

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Just one more reason Ron Johnson is too stupid to be in Congress

Aldous Pennyfarthing March 21, 2021

He’s not the only one, of course. For instance, I’m convinced Matt Gaetz has the largest head-to-brain-size...

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PA-Sen: Fetterman (D) Keeps On Defying PA GOP “Banned Flags” Order With Bigger Weed, LGBTQ Flags

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PA-Sen: Fetterman (D) Keeps On Defying PA GOP “Banned Flags” Order With Bigger Weed, LGBTQ Flags

Sam Sero February 25, 2021

From The Hill: Spoiler: Passing laws would indeed make my flags go away. Just not that one....

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Eric Trump blames Biden for policies that are 'causing Texas to freeze'

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Eric Trump blames Biden for policies that are 'causing Texas to freeze'

Aldous Pennyfarthing February 22, 2021

Eric Trump appeared on Fox & Friends this morning with Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt, and Brian Kilmeade....

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A Quick Note On Naomi Klein and Joe Biden

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A Quick Note On Naomi Klein and Joe Biden

RETIII February 22, 2021

I’ve always admired Naomi Klein since reading her terrific and insightful book “The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of...

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Ted Cruz attempts to photo-op his way out of hot water

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Ted Cruz attempts to photo-op his way out of hot water

Aldous Pennyfarthing February 21, 2021

Or maybe I should say “no water,” which is what too many Texans are currently dealing with. After...

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Jerry Jones' energy company 'hits jackpot' as fellow Texans struggle to survive

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Jerry Jones' energy company 'hits jackpot' as fellow Texans struggle to survive

Aldous Pennyfarthing February 19, 2021

Looks like unfettered capitalism is working exactly as it’s supposed to in Texas. Texas billionaire Jerry Jones...

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The Disparity of Climate Change [I get somewhat snarky.]

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The Disparity of Climate Change [I get somewhat snarky.]

LaFeminista February 19, 2021

Sen Ted Cruz [Q-Texas] fleeing with his family to Cancún gave us a fine example of this,...

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Ted Cruz blames his kids for ill-advised Cancun trip, because he's just the worst

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Ted Cruz blames his kids for ill-advised Cancun trip, because he's just the worst

Aldous Pennyfarthing February 18, 2021

Good God almighty. Well, this proves Ted Cruz isn’t the Zodiac Killer, because even the Zodiac Killer...

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Beto O'Rourke (D) Is Behaving More Like A Real Senator From TX During A Crisis Than Ted Cruz (R)

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Beto O'Rourke (D) Is Behaving More Like A Real Senator From TX During A Crisis Than Ted Cruz (R)

Sam Sero February 18, 2021

In case you haven’t heard: Speculation raged on social media overnight that Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) flew...

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TX-Gov: Beto O'Rourke (D), “We are nearing a failed state in Texas due to Republican leaders”

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TX-Gov: Beto O'Rourke (D), “We are nearing a failed state in Texas due to Republican leaders”

Sam Sero February 17, 2021

Beto O’Rourke (D. TX) had some harsh words yesterday: x “We are nearing a failed state in...

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The Christophe de Margerie makes history in the Arctic; Jet stream collapse leads to mass starvation

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The Christophe de Margerie makes history in the Arctic; Jet stream collapse leads to mass starvation

Pakalolo February 16, 2021

The “Arctic is already under such threat from so many angles, and while production there is expensive,...

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PA-Sen: John Fetterman (D) Signs Pledge Rejecting Donations From The Fossil Fuel Industry

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PA-Sen: John Fetterman (D) Signs Pledge Rejecting Donations From The Fossil Fuel Industry

Sam Sero February 16, 2021

Here’s the latest news today out of Pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman (D), who announced a 2022 Senate...

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I don't need lectures from Billionaires about climate change.

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I don't need lectures from Billionaires about climate change.

LaFeminista February 15, 2021

In particular Bill Gates pontifications under his label of the “Good Billionaire”. Yes he does keep to...

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PA-Sen: He's In! Let's Give John Fetterman's (D) U.S. Senate Campaign Momentum A Huge Boost!

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PA-Sen: He's In! Let's Give John Fetterman's (D) U.S. Senate Campaign Momentum A Huge Boost!

Sam Sero February 8, 2021

Big news today out of Pennsylvania: x YouTube Video Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman formally announced Monday...

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A new study finds that Earth's temperature rise will reach the tipping point in two to three decades

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A new study finds that Earth's temperature rise will reach the tipping point in two to three decades

Pakalolo January 19, 2021

We were warned, now a new study has determined that the Earth’s plants' ability to sequester carbon emissions...

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Strip mining the eastern slopes of Alberta's rocky mountains threatens biodiversity and watersheds.

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Strip mining the eastern slopes of Alberta's rocky mountains threatens biodiversity and watersheds.

Pakalolo December 26, 2020

The Ermineskin and Whitefish Lake First Nations, along with ranchers, have filed two lawsuits against Alberta’s government after the...

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A symbol for the mistreatment of the Navajo Nation has been toppled; earthlings rejoice.

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A symbol for the mistreatment of the Navajo Nation has been toppled; earthlings rejoice.

Pakalolo December 21, 2020

Blessings to all the activists, particularly Tó Nizhóní Án, whose 40-year grassroots efforts help heal our damaged planet and...

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The only coral reefs predicted to survive climate change are now threatened by an enormous oil spill

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The only coral reefs predicted to survive climate change are now threatened by an enormous oil spill

Pakalolo December 18, 2020

Yemen’s Houthi rebels in Yemen finally gave the United Nations access to a disintegrating oil tanker that...

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Canada shatters it's warmest winter night time temperature on record.

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Canada shatters it's warmest winter night time temperature on record.

Pakalolo December 10, 2020

Canada has never experienced such record warm nighttime temperatures before. The record high temperatures occurred in Canada’s maritime...

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Canada shatters its warmest winter night time temperature on record.

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Canada shatters its warmest winter night time temperature on record.

Pakalolo December 10, 2020

Canada has never experienced such record warm nighttime temperatures before. The record high temperatures occurred in Canada’s maritime...

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Oh no, she didn't.

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Oh no, she didn't.

Pakalolo November 25, 2020

This is remarkable. Ivanka tweets some gobbledygook about how daddy has reduced greenhouse gas emissions by nearly...

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GA-Sen A: Climate Denier & Hypocrite David Perdue (R) Lives In Protected Beachfront Mansion

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GA-Sen A: Climate Denier & Hypocrite David Perdue (R) Lives In Protected Beachfront Mansion

Sam Sero November 14, 2020

From The Intercept: IF SEN. DAVID PERDUE wins reelection in Georgia’s runoff in January, the Republican Party...

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Australian DNA study finds two new species of Greater Glider, and they're adorable.

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Australian DNA study finds two new species of Greater Glider, and they're adorable.

Pakalolo November 11, 2020

The Greater Glider, one of many marsupials that evolved in Australia, is three species and not one...

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Greta Thunberg deliciously trolls Donald Trump

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Greta Thunberg deliciously trolls Donald Trump

Aldous Pennyfarthing November 5, 2020

Remember when Time named climate activist Greta Thunberg its Person of the Year? And Donald Trump’s reaction...

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AK, SC, KS-Sen, 02, 03 & NE-02: Tom Steyer's Group, NextGen America, Expands It's Target List

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AK, SC, KS-Sen, 02, 03 & NE-02: Tom Steyer's Group, NextGen America, Expands It's Target List

Sam Sero October 8, 2020

From The Huffington Post: x YouTube Video NextGen America, which focuses on turning out voters under age...

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KS, MT, NC, IA, SC, GA-Sen A & B: Paul Simon Helps These Climate Hawks Flip The Senate Blue

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KS, MT, NC, IA, SC, GA-Sen A & B: Paul Simon Helps These Climate Hawks Flip The Senate Blue

Sam Sero October 5, 2020

Received this e-mail from sing-songwriter Paul Simon on behalf of the League of Conservation Voters: The upcoming...

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Climate fires have tipped us into a new era – the age of embers.

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Climate fires have tipped us into a new era – the age of embers.

Pakalolo September 29, 2020

Yale Environment 360 notes  “just as global warming has propelled the Arctic Ocean past a tipping point...

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WA-Gov: Loren Culp (R) Echoes Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory About Wildfires Being “Coordinated Arson”

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WA-Gov: Loren Culp (R) Echoes Right-Wing Conspiracy Theory About Wildfires Being “Coordinated Arson”

Sam Sero September 18, 2020

Fuck him: Loren Culp, the Republican nominee running to unseat Washington Gov. Jay Inslee (D), is pushing...

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NM-Sen: GOP Meteorologist Claimed That Climate Change Doesn't Cause Wildfires

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NM-Sen: GOP Meteorologist Claimed That Climate Change Doesn't Cause Wildfires

Sam Sero September 17, 2020

Oh boy: Political clashes about the role of climate change in catastrophic West Coast infernos are spilling...

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Donald Trump's embarrassing comment to California scientist on Climate Change

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Donald Trump's embarrassing comment to California scientist on Climate Change

Egberto Willies September 14, 2020

Donald Trump shows why he is an all-around danger to all of the world. His response to...

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The whole fu@king world is on fire – in Brazil, fires sweep into the largest wetland on Earth.

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The whole fu@king world is on fire – in Brazil, fires sweep into the largest wetland on Earth.

Pakalolo September 11, 2020

‘Mother Earth is angry’. Speaker Nancy Pelosi Earth’s most extensive tropical wetland engulfed in a wildfire since...

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IA-Sen: Climate Denier Joni Ernst (R) Is About To Face A Reckoning With Iowa Farmers

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IA-Sen: Climate Denier Joni Ernst (R) Is About To Face A Reckoning With Iowa Farmers

Sam Sero September 10, 2020

Inside Climate News has been doing profiles on the major races this year and how climate change...

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ME-Sen: Former Olympia Snowe Top Aide, “I can no longer support Susan Collins (R)”

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ME-Sen: Former Olympia Snowe Top Aide, “I can no longer support Susan Collins (R)”

Sam Sero September 5, 2020

This happened earlier this week: A former top aide to former Sen. Olympia Snowe (R-Maine) said in an op-ed...

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Anti-Capitalist MeetUp: Post-COVID's post-capitalism may create an International Green New Deal

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Anti-Capitalist MeetUp: Post-COVID's post-capitalism may create an International Green New Deal

annieli August 30, 2020

“(T)erminating labour and share markets, along with the type of commercial banking taken for granted today, is...

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Mass evacuations in the Gulf Coast as Category 4 beast bears down on the COVID ravaged region.

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Mass evacuations in the Gulf Coast as Category 4 beast bears down on the COVID ravaged region.

Pakalolo August 26, 2020

In a scene that may eerily replicate the mass evacuations that occurred with Hurricane Rita in 2005,...

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MT-Sen: Steve Bullock (D) Pushes To Remove Trump's Illegally Appointed Public Land's Chief

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MT-Sen: Steve Bullock (D) Pushes To Remove Trump's Illegally Appointed Public Land's Chief

Sam Sero August 26, 2020

Good: Montana's Democratic governor asked a federal judge Aug. 20 to take swift action to remove the...

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MA-Sen: DFA Keeps Up The Momentum For Sen. Ed Markey (D) To Win His Primary On September 1st

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MA-Sen: DFA Keeps Up The Momentum For Sen. Ed Markey (D) To Win His Primary On September 1st

Sam Sero August 25, 2020

Received this e-mail today from Democracy for America in support of U.S. Senator Ed Markey’s (D. MA)...

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