Democrats are completely failing to wield their powers with the Iraq war funding bill. What gives?http://www.dailykos....http://www.dailykos....http://www.dailykos....The Democrats do not need to "negotiate" with the White House. All they … [Read more...]
Archives for May 22, 2007
Health insurance Media buy is a rip-off
This stinksthe Commonwealth Health Insurance Connector Authority is paying the Red Soxapproximately $3 million in media buys to get the word out that July 1 is the deadline to have health insurance.these numbers are completely out of … [Read more...]
Drinking Liberally Dems Debate Party
Drinking Liberally (of Boston, Cambridge, and Brookline) is hosting an event to watch the Democratic presidential candidates debate that is a week from Sunday.We would love for you to come and to tell your friends about it. We think … [Read more...]
MA 05 War and Veterans Forum this Wed, May 23rd
Our country is at war and our troops and new veterans are not being supported by our government. So far the "hot" issue in the MA 5th disrict race appears to be health care. But tomorrow night the war will be front and center … [Read more...]
SOS: Sad Fish Video
Thanks to ZackK's Official Live Earth Blog for sharing children's unvarnished thoughts about global warming from Director, Malcolm Venville. I think I've encountered the parents of that little "water vapor boy" before. Also, Al … [Read more...]
MA-05 Health Care Forum, June 2…Submit Questions!
The M&W Dems and BlogLeft Massachusetts (a loose coalition of MA lefty bloggers) are co-sponsoring a forum for the 5th District special election for the US House of Representatives, on the topic of health care, Saturday, June 2, from … [Read more...]
Accountability in all three sectors
That got me thinking that that's what my new Accountable Strategies blogsite is about--the restoration of honesty, integrity, and ethics in the governmental, business, and nonprofit sectors. We do live in an age in which public confidence … [Read more...]
Back from India — Conversation with Treasurer Tim Cahill
Almost two weeks ago now (I gotta process this stuff more quickly), Massachusetts Treasurer took some time to talk to David, Bob and me. He had just returned from India as the recipient of an Eisenhower Fellowship, which sends public … [Read more...]
Breaking: Barrios Leaving Senate
The AP reports that State Senator Jarrett Barrios has been offered the job of President of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation. This will create a special election for his Senate seat. … [Read more...]
Letter To Boston’s LGBT Community
Dear Boston Queer/LGBTQPI? Community Members and Allies,The Boston Pride Committee has chosen a divisive theme (and imagery) for Boston Pride that glorifies militarism and shows a misplaced sense of priorities. In response, concerned … [Read more...]