Well, this is downright uncanny. It is a very small world. Gov. Patrick nominated Ralph Gants for the SJC -- he's been a Superior Court judge for 11 years. Well, I actually served on a jury in Judge Gants' court, for a medical … [Read more...]
Archives for December 1, 2008
Please Help GOTV for Jim Martin in GA Tonight and Tomorrow
There is so much at stake in this election, and I think it is impeative that everyone of us in the Dem activist community pitch in and help win tomorrow's special election in GA. Of course, it is an uphill fight. But so what? Two … [Read more...]
Indian Muslims
Juan Cole points to this article from the BBC:Indian Muslims say they do not want the gunmen killed by the security forces during the attacks in Mumbai to be buried in Muslim graveyards. Community leaders believe the militants cannot be … [Read more...]
350
What this says to me: A whole lot of seemingly innocuous (at least until recently) everyday activities are moving us further from the 350 PPM number. Turning on the heat. Taking a shower. Starting the car (even if it is a Prius). Turning on … [Read more...]
Sen. Kerry town hall meetings: Dec 1st in Camb, Dec 2nd in Fitchburg
Monday, Dec 1st at Lesley University, Cambridge 7:00 pm Prospect Hall 1803 Massachusetts Ave, Cambridge, MA This is near the Porter Square MBTA stop and the commuter rail station. Lesley University President Joseph B. Moore will introduce … [Read more...]
Are we supposed to bail out Citigroup twice?
Also, if, God forbid, I go a minute past the minimum payment due date, my default APR will now be the greater of 1) the Prime Rate plus up to 23.99% or 2) up to 29.99%. I'm not even mentioning the increases they … [Read more...]
DMR going down the same old (expensive) road
That $2 million base rent estimate does not even include the cost of services in each group home, nor does it include such things as water and sewer, real estate taxes, insurance, and utilities, all of which will be passed … [Read more...]
Tomorrow’s Podcast: Taxes, Spending and Priorities
Tomorrow at 2:30, Mike, Lynne and I will be doing our weekly LeftAhead podcast, this week hosting Judy Meredith as a special guest to talk about her organization, ONE Massachusetts, as well as the priorities facing our state. She currently … [Read more...]
Phelps-A-Thon
On the "God Hates Fags" website, Phelps has this to say about the upcoming protest in Boston: BCA Black Box Theatre - God Sent Matt 2 Hell! 527-551 Tremont Street. Matt is in Hell! Deal with it. Just read Romans 1, and see him and you in … [Read more...]