Word: commons
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Dates: during 1980-1989
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Matthew Gordon, a coordinator with the Coalition for Palestinian Rights, said he considered Kennedy out of step with the common consensus. "We felt that a vote was the only way to make our opinion known to those that represent us," said Gordon...
These experiences have allowed Jackson to more eloquently articulate his politics of inclusion and his principle of common ground. During this campaign Jackson has begun to repair the fragmented Democratic Party coalition of labor, farmers, the poor, women and minorities...
...captain of the soccer team, a record-holder for the women's track team and a leading runner for the men's track team all share something in common. They are all non-recruited athletes...
Lead-contaminated water is fairly common in the Boston area, according to Anthony B. Abruzese, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Division of Water Supply. Federal standards limit lead concentrations in water to 50 parts per billion, although Abruzese said any water with more than 20 parts per billion is unsafe. He added that drinking severely contaminated water can damage the central nervous system, cardiovascular system, and kidneys...
...congressional races, Democrats rake in the largest share of PAC monies, despite the common perception that corporations lean toward Republicans. The reason is that Democrats hold majorities in both the House and Senate, and incumbents always have a better chance of winning than newcomers. Says one PAC manager: "The core of our business is access to legislators. We can get shut out if we give to challengers who lose." This year PACs have contributed $66 million to congressional incumbents, an increase of 29.4% over 1986, while handing challengers only $7 million, about the same as in previous elections. Democrats have...