Superhero moms & kids ask Senators for Safe Chemicals Act
"Who says politics has to be dull?" asks Kristi Marsh of Easton, who came with her 3 children to yesterday's "stroller brigade for safer chemicals" in Boston. All four Marshes, along with about 30 other moms and kids, donned superhero capes and visted the offices of Senators Brown and Kerry to urge them to be heros by co-sponsoring the Safe Chemicals Act.
The Safe Chemicals Act of 2011 (S.847), introduced by Sen. Frank Lautenberg (NJ) would increase chemical safety, inform consumers and the marketplace on chemical hazardous and protect vulnerable populations like pregnant women and children. Yesterday's event was one of 17 around the country.
Enjoy these photos of super-moms and -kids from the day! You can see more pictures on our facebook page. For more information read our press release about the event.
Getting ready: kids "sign" giant cards to Senators Kerry and Brown with their handprints and decorate signs.
A superhero prepares for the day's events.
Pat Cahill Watson of East Bridgewater and her daughter.
Superheroes on the move to Senator Kerry's office.
Cindy Luppi of Clean Water Action presenting our card and ask to Senator Kerry's satff. (Note the WBZ Radio reporter on the left who followed us the whole way and did lots of interviews).
Cheryl Durr Patry and her family, from Medfield, make the case to senator Kerry's staff for why we need safer chemicals.
Miriam Bradford of Roslindale, with her son in a stroller beside her, asks Senator Kerry to co-sponsor the Safe Chemcials Act.
Stroller brigade members pose with Senator Kerry's staff.
Kristi Marsh and Cheryl Patry: don't mess with these supermoms.
Stroller brigade members pose with Senator Brown's staff.
The Marsh family and Cindy Luppi show off their superpowers.
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