Josh Marshall points us to this brief history of political organizing, from veteran organizer Marshall Ganz. If you're reading this site, you need to read it.Here's one of many fascinating tidbits (my emphasis):... [T]he promise of … [Read more...]
Archives for March 27, 2007
New Hampshire Civil Union vote this week
I am getting pretty good responding to the objections when people first are confronted with the idea. In fact I think this is a perfect exchange - my questioners are respectful and intelligent and ask good questions, and I only … [Read more...]
Rep. Toomey Withdraws
According to the Cambridge Chronicle:State Rep. Tim Toomey announced he was backing out of plans to run for Senate President Robert Travaglini's vacated seat. "I am very happy with doing what I'm doing now and that's what I will continue to … [Read more...]
Tsongas Calls for Gonzales Resignation
Stating that "it's time to put some truth and justice back in the Justice Department," Niki Tsongas, candidate for Congress in the 5th Congressional District, today called for the "immediate resignation" of Attorney General Alberto … [Read more...]
DSS – Child Abuse and Neglect Committee recommendations
I called the statehouse today and was told that the Committee on Child Abuse and Neglect's recommendations will be released at noon tomorrow. Let's hope they took what they learned throughout the hearings and made some positive … [Read more...]
Mitt “Mr. 3%” Romney
Gallup did a poll recently. They asked who's got support in the Republican primaries.Rudy 31%St. John 22%Mitt 3%Maybe Mitt should set his sights on the Vice President's slot. … [Read more...]
OH this is sooo Juisy
But Before I get into this post . . . I first want to dedicate this post to EaBo Clipper, Center Aisle, and Chipschump at Blue Mass Group. Patrick, and Ted K's Liver at Red Mass group. And my friend Stinky who I totally "rock n … [Read more...]
More bad cancer news
From AP:Presidential spokesman Tony Snow's surgery to remove a small growth showed that his cancer has returned and spread to his liver, the White House said Tuesday....Snow, 51, had his entire colon removed in 2005 and underwent six months … [Read more...]
Much of What You Need to Know About U.S. and our MSM
Is captured perfectly today on Time's website, which shows the covers for its U.S., European, Asian and South Pacific editions:This is a big part of the reason why we live in a bubble in this country. … [Read more...]
Vital investigative agency limps along with little funding
You would think the vital importance of an agency like this would be universally recognized. You would think such an agency would at least be adequately funded. You wouldn't think such an agency would have to go begging, hat in … [Read more...]