Remarks made by Charles Crowley, Mayor of Taunton on Thursday, May 8, 2008 at the Norton Middle School at the announcement of the Growth District Initiatives and the grant awards for local businesses. "Governor Patrick welcome once again to … [Read more...]
Archives for May 9, 2008
Working Class Voters: A 2004 flashback
Like so many of Dean's words, his quote was a bit inartful (perhaps NASCAR stickers would have been a better issue). Mind you, it was fine the dozens of times he said it before he was a front-runner, but the losers suddenly objected. … [Read more...]
left tab update- Klinteberg gets a website
Just thought I'd pass along a couple of updates for the left tab where BMG keeps track of interesting leg races this cycle. - Astrid af Klinteberg, progressive challenger to anti- equal marriage Dem Tony Verga of Gloucester, just went live … [Read more...]
Cohen not seeking reelection in Newton
Newton Mayor David Cohen announced today that he will not be seeking reelection to a fourth term next year. As discussed here just last week, Cohen has seen his popularity plummet recently in the wake of the Newton North High School … [Read more...]
School Slashes, Library Losses, and Rainy Day Raids
Here is a sampling of pieces appearing in local newspapers over the last week: TewksburyJune 7 Tewksbury Override to fund school district, town hallFairhavenSchool Budget Request Denied in Town MeetingBrooklineUpcoming Override Vote to … [Read more...]
Why the U.S. Tortures and What to Do About It
As a boomer, I grew up knowing Americans were supposed to be the good guys. Oh, yeah, and that we cherished our liberties, models for the world. So, how is it that got to the point that we actively torture people and take the most basic … [Read more...]
Cigarette Tax Increase and Minimum Pricing Debate
Today's Boston Herald features public health advocate attacks on the Senate's amendment to abolish the cigarette minimum pricing law to offset the impact of the $1 tax increase on consumers and retailers: … [Read more...]
Ed O’Reilly signatures in
The Secretary of State accepted 11,636 (over the 10,000) certified nomination signatures yesterday from Ed O'Reilly's campaign to challenge John Kerry in the Democratic primary for the US Senate. The race moves ahead.... … [Read more...]
RIAA banned from hunting people in Massachusetts?
Tired of politics and the campaign? For an interesting diversion, consider what's happening in the infamous RIAA jihad to sue the pants off of every citizen who even looks like they are sharing music over the internet. (Which, of course, … [Read more...]