Many years ago I traveled to Iowa to attend law school at the Univesity of Iowa and have felt a connection to the place ever since. It is an incredibly beautiful place and its residents are remarkably resilient people. This … [Read more...]
Archives for June 14, 2008
Donnelly: The progressive choice in the Fourth Middlesex senate race
As it turned out, lots of people were impressed with Ken Donnelly. In a race featuring three sitting state representatives with significant local followings, he placed second overall. He topped the ticket in Billerica, and was a … [Read more...]
Don’t Have Sex
John McCain has taken a firm stand on one issue, from which he has never wavered. John McCain: forced birth advocate since 1983. … [Read more...]
Fred Reed: Jim Webb for VP
Not that I agree with everything Fred has to say, but he's making a strong case for Webb. I love the opening: Barack, listen up. This election thing is important. If you don't win this fall, the US will be in the hands of a … [Read more...]
Reason #11
Cross-posted from Media Nation. Picking up on Gladys Kravitz's post on the top 10 reasons that a casino will never be built in Middleborough: The wife of Shawn Hendricks, president of the Masphee Wampanoag tribal council, has taken a … [Read more...]
Barnstable, Dukes and Nantucket Dist. – State Rep.
Candidates for state rep introduce themselves to voters. The Democratic Council of Martha's Vineyard will host an event to introduce the five candidates for the Democratic nomination for state representative on Sunday, June 29 from 4 to 6 … [Read more...]
Russert: the worst possible year for a political junkie to pass
Here are my thoughts on Tim Russert's passing, which EaBo broke here yesterday. Not that there's ever a "good time" for an otherwise healthy 58-year-old to go, but Tim dying this election cycle is like Tim dying during a season in which his … [Read more...]
Op-Ed about Low Voter Turnout (targeted to concerned, but not yet active, citizens)
But hey, it's a free country. We should be free to vote or not vote at our leisure. True enough, but here's the kicker: witholding your vote doesn't raise any eyebrows at the State House. No one cares. When the … [Read more...]