I wasn't there, but do check out the takes from Mike Ball (of Marry in Mass. and LeftAhead podcast fame), and Dick Howe. Interesting, and it sounds like a good field for progressives.If you were there, hold forth in the comments. This is … [Read more...]
Archives for April 7, 2007
Fantastic NY Times article on Pelosi’s Middle East trip
Read the whole thing. Here's a taste:The tone of the complaints [from the Bush administration about Pelosi's trip] - particularly Vice President Dick Cheney's public characterization of her visit as "bad behavior" - contrasts sharply … [Read more...]
Interactive Google Sea Rise Map
Following from Lori's 15 Inches post, here is a great interactive Google map where you can dial in the sea level rise of your choice and take a look at the resulting baseline submerged and dry areas in your own neighborhood: Sea Rise … [Read more...]
New Bedford ICE raid – the latest developments
That tells me that being shuttled away, after 24 hours, without seeing an attorney or even knowing where your family is, surrounded by barbed wire, some of these folks may not have made knowing and voluntary waivers of their right to … [Read more...]
Gov. Patrick on “Ask the Governor”
As you probably know, Gov. Patrick does a 1 hour "Ask the Gov." segment on Eagan & Braude (FM 96.9) the 1st Thurs. of every month. At the end of this month's segment Gov. Patrick did a terrific job of summing up the … [Read more...]
Lower the cost of housing transactions
Massachusetts can go along way to lowering the cost of buying and selling a home by requiring all fees to be transparent. Here is one aspect of the mortgage business. 1. A mortgage broker is an independent contractor who … [Read more...]
Revoke Mugabe’s Honorary U-Mass PhD? with poll
UPDATE: Zimbabwe's RC bishops posted a strident Easter Sunday letter stating that "Oppression is sin and cannot be compromised with." They urge Mugabe to leave office peacefully. Most Zimbabweans, including Mugabe are RC. … [Read more...]