From the Arlington Democratic Town Committee Web Site: Wednesday, July 16 7:00 to 8:30 p.m. Community Room, Lower Level Robbins Library 700 Massachusetts Ave. The meeting will include an informal session with both Democratic candidates for … [Read more...]
Archives for July 11, 2008
McCain’s awful week
This is really something. Check out David Corn on a week that John McCain would really like to forget. I've added the links so that you can watch the hilarity yourself. Enjoy! John McCain's Very Bad Week: A Cheat Sheet I … [Read more...]
Weekly Joke Revue
From Ben Alper: Secretary of State William Galvin certified 12,000 signatures on a petition to put the initiative to abolish the state income tax on the ballot. In a related move, the Legislature voted to abolish the words "initiative" and … [Read more...]
Lori / Lolorb’s service – Recording Equipment?
Does anyone who is coming to the service happen to have a way to record the service? Someone who can't attend has especially requested audio. Thanks so much! I apologize for the short notice, but there has been a lot going on. … [Read more...]
GLAAD and MTPC Call on Boston Herald to Apologize for Offensive Coverage of Transgender
On July 7, the paper posted an article online about a police operation headlined "Undercover 'john' takes on trannies, pimps" and focused on a Boston-area detective who goes undercover to arrest sex workers. The article repeatedly referred … [Read more...]
Shared-Bike Program for Boston
Dear Friends, I am writing to let you know that I filed legislation yesterday to explore bringing a shared-bike program to Boston. I want to recognize that Mayor Menino and his administration have already begun the process for … [Read more...]
Obama targets NASCAR
1.--The car being discussed is a Toyota. Granted, he has to sponsor an existing car and only so many of those are available. But the NASCAR-types still have issues with Toyota's recent inclusion at this level of the sport. And since the … [Read more...]
The Packers, Steelers and Lies on the Campaign and in Veitnam
A commenter on Altercation noted the following (quoted in its entirety,... emphasis mine): Name: Dan Hometown: Bloomsburg, PA Another "Straight Talk" moment with John McCain: 1. John McCain in an interview with Pittsburgh's KDKA on July 9, … [Read more...]
Gov. signs child welfare overhaul – opens DNR cases to the public – first ray of light!
SECTION 89. Said chapter 119 is hereby further amended by striking out section 38, as so appearing, and inserting in place thereof the following 2 sections: Section 38. All hearings under sections 1 to 38A, inclusive, expect … [Read more...]
Conyers: At Least Hold Hearings!
Pelosi has finally allowed the door to open a crack. Anybody who doesn't think Bush should be impeached for the lies leading up to the Iraq War needs to read Vincent Bugliosi's book "The Prosecution of George W. Bush for Murder". Bugliosi, … [Read more...]