If you aren't already attending the new media and politics forum at UMass Lowell this Saturday, the THE NEW(S) ENGLAND REVOLUTION: From Politics to Courtroom to Classroom, well, you're not one of the kool kidz, now are you?Bloggers will be … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2, 2007
2008 Ups and Downs
Joe Biden ⇔ I'd love to hear from somebody somewhere who is supporting Joe's run. So that I can ask why...he's a good enough feller, but what does he offer that nobody else does?Hillary Clinton ⇔ Earth to … [Read more...]
Galvin urges Meehan not to resign until late spring- Lawrence Eagle-Tribune
Secretary of State Bill Galvin has asked outgoing Congressman Marty Meehan not to resign until late spring, which would precipitate a fall special election, rather than one in the summer if Meehan resigned sooner. Galvin's stated interest … [Read more...]
Rurak for Mayor of Haverhill Website launched! Rurak.com
This election is a unique opportunity for the people of Haverhill to regain control over their future. When I served as mayor in the 90's we made economic growth serve all sectors of our city. Now we are being told that growth for its own … [Read more...]
Vote Yesterday!
Seems simple enough right? Not so fast! Somebody is reading this in a different light. Here is a clip from the Secretary's Election Day Legal Summary:Activities in the Polling Location On Election Day, certain activities … [Read more...]
“Dial Up Democracy”: A Cool Idea for Civil Engagement
The Affordable Housing Committee in my town has proposed to conduct a public forum on creating more housing choices by broadcasting the meeting live on community access television so that residents can dial in and participate during the … [Read more...]
Supreme Court nails it! EPA must regulate CO2
Terrific news for the planet:WASHINGTON (AFP) - The US Supreme Court ruled Monday that the Environmental Protection Agency must consider greenhouse gases as pollutants, in a blow to the White House."Because greenhouse gases fit well within … [Read more...]
Ex-Aide details a loss of faith in the President
Matthew Dowd was George Bush's Chief campaign strategist and a major reason he was reelected in 2004. A article in yesterdays NY Times details his loss of faith in Bush not so much from a political point of view, but emotional. A former top … [Read more...]
“It’s the prices, stupid”
Everyone seems to understand that one of the next great challenges of health care reform in MA is getting the cost of care under control. Gov. Patrick mentioned it in the campaign, and at Health Care for All's recent conference. Connector … [Read more...]
Breaking News
From the Drudge Report, aptly titled - The Winners, Round One.http://www.drudgerep...Sen. Clinton - Total $26 millionGov. Romney - Total $23 millionFor first quarter statements, given their respective name recognition, it is remarkable that … [Read more...]