Gov. Maura Healey: ‘Freedom isn't using the First Amendment as license to shut your doors on LGBTQ+ customers'"This decision is deeply disappointing and yet another example of the Supreme Court's...
Boston Globe: Political leaders, educators, legal analysts react to Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision
Lawmakers, advocates, and educators across Massachusetts on Thursday condemned the Supreme Court ruling striking down affirmative action in college admissions, while supporters hailed...
CBS: Democrats discuss Supreme Court reform after affirmative action ruling
Many Democrats quickly criticized Thursday's affirmative action decision, including President Biden and Vice President Harris. Massachusetts Democratic Congresswoman and House Minority Whip...
MassLive: Mass. officials say SCOTUS student loan forgiveness ruling ‘must not be the last word’
Massachusetts officials are hoping the Supreme Court ruling on student loan forgiveness isn't the "last word.""Today's decision is a judicial attack on the millions of student loan borrowers who...
Whip Clark Celebrates Biden-Harris Investing in America Agenda, Expanded Internet Access in Massachusetts
REVERE, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) celebrated the Biden-Harris Administation's Investing in America agenda and expansion of access to affordable, reliable,...
Whip Clark Statement on Supreme Court Decision Undermining Equality for LGBTQIA+ Americans
REVERE, MA — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in 303 Creative L.L.C. v. Elenis: "It is a sad day in America. The...
Whip Clark Statement on Supreme Court Decision Regarding Affirmative Action
REVERE, MA — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision in Students for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows of Harvard...
Washington Post: Opinion A year after Dobbs, the pro-choice movement has never been stronger
A year after the Supreme Court's decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization stripped women of nearly 50 years of constitutional protection to make their own...
Whip Clark Statement on Dobbs Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement marking one year since the Supreme Court's ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization:"One year...
“This Bill Deserves A Vote on the Floor”: Clark, House Democrats Unveil WHPA Discharge Petition Ahead of Dobbs Anniversary
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Ahead of the one-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's devastating decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined...
Whip Clark Statement on President Biden’s Executive Order Expanding Access to Birth Control
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on President Biden's Executive Order to further strengthen access to affordable, high-quality...
“A Major Win for Hardworking Families”: Clark, Raimondo, MA Delegation Laud CHIPS & Science Act Child Care Investments
DORCHESTER, MA - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) hosted the U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo, Governor Maura Healey, Mayor Michelle Wu, and Representatives Ayanna Pressley...
Boston Globe: ‘We will not give up ground,’ Governor Healey says as Mass. observes Juneteenth holiday
As Juneteenth was celebrated across the country on Monday, Governor Maura Healey said the holiday comes at a pivotal time as lawmakers in other states seek to "ban the very history of our...
Whip Clark Statement on Juneteenth
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement in celebration of the third annual Juneteenth National Independence Day."Juneteenth commemorates the day in...
Yahoo: Bill reintroduced in Congress gives federal protection for right to birth control access
There's another push in Congress to give federal protection for the right to access birth control after similar efforts failed last year.Congressional Democrats have reintroduced the Right to...
“Your Health Care Is Your Business”: Whip Clark Joins Rep. Manning, Sen. Markey To Reintroduce Right to Contraception Act
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Representative Kathy Manning (NC-6), Senator Ed Markey (D-MA), and Members of Congress for a press conference to reintroduce...
“Put Our Kids Over Guns”: Whip Clark, Thompson, McBath, House Leadership Call for Action on Gun Violence
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Chair Mike Thompson (CA-4), Vice Chair Lucy McBath (GA-7), Speaker Emerita Nancy...
Whip Clark Statement on May Inflation Report
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) released the following statement on the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May inflation report: "President Biden's plan to...
Global Newswire: Celebrities & Congress Step Out for People with Down Syndrome in Washington DC
Washington, D.C., June 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Last night the Global Down Syndrome Foundation (GLOBAL) held its annual AcceptAbility Gala, DC's largest fundraiser for people with...
Clark Joins Markey, Warren, Massachusetts Lawmakers in Urging Labor Department to Help Address Baker Administration Mismanagement of Unemployment Insurance
Washington (June 7, 2023) - Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-5) joined Senators Edward J. Markey (D-MA) and Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) and Representatives Jim McGovern (MA-2), Stephen...