The Blue Gab
By Blue Gab
The Blue GabJun 29, 2020
Running for City Council in the Context of COVID-19
A conversation with Somerville City Councilor-At-Large Kristen Strezo about running for re-election, the importance of local politics, and what makes Somerville special.
The Supreme Court and Robert Bork's America
Blue Lab associates Amelia and Brendan discuss the recent vacancy in the Supreme Court and the implications of Senator Ted Kennedy's 1987 speech "Robert Bork's America" with his former press secretary and founder of the Liberty Square Group, Scott Ferson.
What It's Like to Work at the Blue Lab
Blue Lab associates discuss their summer working with the Blue Lab and give advice for future interns
The International Political Ecosystem of Massachusetts
Associates of the Blue Lab have a discussion on the role that foreign governments and organizations from MA play in state and federal politics. With guests Michael Pizziferri, Public & Government Affair’s Attache at the Quebec Delegation to New England, and Patrick Bench, Founder of Benchmark Strategies and formerly Director of Business Development for the Massachusetts Office of International Trade and Investment (MOITI).
Running for Congress and Continuing Advocacy: A Conversation with Jesse Mermell
Associates from the Blue Lab discuss running for Congress in the age of COVID-19 with Jesse Mermell, candidate for Congress in MA-04.
Climate Policy and Action in the Current Age
Associates from the Blue Lab discuss climate policy and action in the current age with Tim Cronin, Policy Advisor for Climate XChange.
The Justice Democrats and Youth Voter Apathy
Associates from the Blue Lab discuss the Justice Democrats, youth voter apathy, and how to keep young people engaged and interested in politics.
Campaigning in the Age of COVID-19
Associates from the Blue Lab sit down with its National Executive Director Casey Atkins to discuss the function of the Blue Lab and how it has adapted to campaigning in the Age of COVID-19