This just in from the Times of London (a sister company of Fox News, interestingly). It is this kind of thing, I think, that contributes to the generally low international esteem for our fine country, and the sadly small number of remaining … [Read more...]
Archives for December 1, 2007
2008 Ups and Downs (December, Vol. I)
Hillary Clinton ⇓ Iowa is a 2-way or 3-way tie. Her New Hampshire lead is down to single digits (already showing the idiocy of a recent Boston Globe article). At least she still doubles up Obama in South Carolina and … [Read more...]
Where to read John Edward’s WHOLE health care plan
Don't take my word for it - after all, I am a true-blue Edwards supporter - go to his website and read the whole white paper, links, the entire complex plan: http://johnedwards.com/issues/... … [Read more...]
New Bedford Detainee’s suit dismissed by US Court of Appeals for the First District
On the other hand, the whole concept of a "contemporary conscience" kind of bothers me. I guess the more callous and desensitized the so-called "contemporary conscience" becomes, the less over sight over a government action that … [Read more...]
leveling the playing Field for Mass. Blind
To address these issues, Perkins has partnered with seven other agencies to develop a plan to make improvements in service, with the goal of increasing self-sufficiency, independence, economic growth and training for individuals who are … [Read more...]
Michigan January 15: The First Democratic Primary
Michigan will hold its Democratic Primary on 15 January. The state has 156 delegates: more than Iowa (56) and New Hampshire (30) combined. The national party, of course, pretends that it can ignore 17 electoral votes that John Kerry won in … [Read more...]
Messire in Woosta
Shameless self-promotion alert: Charley and I are, respectively, the tenor and bass soloists in this year's annual performance of Handel's "Messiah" by Music Worcester. The concert is tonight (Saturday) at 8 pm in Mechanics Hall -- a … [Read more...]
Food Bank Shortages and Us
Experts attributed the shortages to an unusual combination of factors, including rising demand, a sharp drop in federal supplies of excess farm products, and tighter inventory controls that are leaving supermarkets and other retailers with … [Read more...]
In the Heartland with the Candidates – Who is the real value voter?
A group of leaders from organizations in Massachusetts ( MA Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition, Irish Immigration Center, Association of Haitian Women and the Alliance to Develop Power) and New Hampshire (Granite State Organizing … [Read more...]