So much for LeftyBlogs. We are happy to introduce the brand new BMG Mass o' Politics Feed (down and to the right): no ads, comments from both wings (progressive and regressive), plus feeds from interesting MSM like the Phoenix and the … [Read more...]
Archives for April 24, 2006
Save the Date – Lowell Democratic Lt. Gov. Forum
BlogLeft, an unchained association of Massachusetts lefty blogger types and the Lowell Democratic City Committee (LDCC) together with the Greater Lowell Area Democrats (GLAD) are co-sponsoring a Lt. Governors Forum at the Lowell Senior … [Read more...]
Judge: Web-surfing worker can’t be fired
The ruling came after Mayor Michael Bloomberg fired a worker in the city's legislative office in Albany earlier this year after he saw the man playing a game of solitaire on his computer.In his decision, Spooner wrote: "It should be … [Read more...]
Bush talks sense on immigration
As I've suggested before with reference to our current President, even a stopped clock is right twice a day. And it seems to me that President Bush is, basically, right on the question of how to deal with the issue of illegal / … [Read more...]
What is wrong with LeftyBlogs?
With regret, we have (I hope) temporarily taken down the LeftyBlogs ticker that is supposed to show recent posts from all of the blogs that are signed up with them. For some reason unknown to us, nothing at Blue Mass. Group has … [Read more...]
Tom Reilly’s Vision for the Environment
I just visited Tom Reilly's website and discovered his "Vision for Responsible Stewardship of Our Environment". Realizing the mainstream media's penchant for giving candidates' policy initiatives little to no coverage, I thought I'd … [Read more...]
ACTION ALERT: Net Neutrality
OK, folks, the Republic really needs your help on this: Hey you, reading stuff on the internet ... this affects you: Certain telecom companies, like Verizon, are trying to essentially establish toll stations on the Information … [Read more...]
Lt. Governor’s Virtual Debate at www.saintkermit.com
The podcast Saint Kermit offers a virtual debate between Sam Kelley, Tim Murray, and Andrea Silbert. You can listen to Saint Kermit at www.saintkermit.com or download the program through iTunes.In this week's episode, Saint Kermit features … [Read more...]
At the front lines of education
Brian Mooney has a great write-up on Kathy Kelley, head of the Mass. Federation of Teachers and a leader in education improvements.It's sad to see her go b/c she embodies everything that's great about our teachers -- dedication, … [Read more...]
What a Small Blog Can Do
Lowell is a small city with a small town feel. Lots happening that affects quite a lot of people, but the politics is personal. Real personal. So much so, that when word leaks out that the CM is in danger (rightly so) of losing his job, his … [Read more...]