VoteFromAbroad.org, "The easy route to an overseas absentee ballot," has launched a viral video campaign to urge U.S. citizens abroad -- all eight million or so of them -- to vote in the upcoming election. The group is nonpartisan run by … [Read more...]
Archives for August 7, 2008
Fargo Foe Reaches Out to Haters Everywhere for $$
Senator Susan Fargo (D-3rd Middlesex) has a repeat challenger. Sandi Martinez (R) lost to Fargo 2 years ago, but is back for another round. Not living in the district, I would have been unaware of this if I hadn't received a … [Read more...]
Offshore Drilling and Production / Prices
First Comment: Name: David Shaffer Hometown: Harleysville, PA Doc -- Here's a thought that I don't see being investigated or reported on by the MSM. Why is it now that the subject of offshore drilling is such an important issue? Why wasn't … [Read more...]
Globe Misleads on Middle Schools
According to Globe's own analysis, 80% of Massachusetts middle schools aren't making adequate yearly progress (AYP). What the Globe doesn't tell you is that this is pretty much the case across the country. According to MESPA, "seventy-four … [Read more...]
You Too Can be a John McCain Sockpuppet!
The McCain website is providing daily taking points and links to prominent blogs, and asking McSockpuppies to troll The Internets for Johnny. Prizes will be awarded "After your comments are verified, you will be awarded points … [Read more...]
Left Ahead Interview and Civic Engagement
I recently participated in an interview with Left Ahead regarding my campaign for State Representative in the 35th Middlesex district. You can listen to the interview here. You can also listen to the interview of one of my opponents (Pat … [Read more...]
Obama’s DNC Speech 08: What Theme?
GGW's Obama DNC Speech Let there be no mistake. As president, I will build a stronger military. Any attack on the United States will be met with a swift, certain, forceful, aggressive response. The next president must be … [Read more...]
This is good news concerning buying a house, but I don’t know how many people know about it.
Part of the bailout bill has a provision for first time home owners. The deal is limited to any single person making $75,000 or less and any couple making $150,000 of less. Retroactive back to April 9, 2008 until April 1, 2009, you will … [Read more...]
Power Plants Everywhere – What Is Going On? Westfield Plant Proposed
On Tuesday evening, residents in Westfield heard from the Energies Facilities Siting Board (EFSB) about the Board’s process for siting the plant being considered for their community. They also heard from town officials who, in … [Read more...]
Prominent Docs Weigh in on Pharma Gift Restrictions and Disclosure
For another perspective on this issue, see the letter included below from four prominent MA medical leaders: Dr. David Coleman, Chief of Medicine at Boston Medical Center; Dr. Marcia Angell, former editor-in-chief, NEJM and Harvard Medical … [Read more...]