DemocracyFest is a political festival for liberal/progressive activists which features trainings, speakers and entertainment; teaching people how to make a difference and have fun doing it! Prior DemocracyFests have been held in … [Read more...]
Archives for May 13, 2009
State Senate releases its draft budget, with link
Here is the link: http://www.mass.gov/legis/10bu... I am considering this a "draft budget" with heavy action in the amendments. Mandatory services, that are required by our constitution, are not fully funded. Core services to … [Read more...]
The Boston City City Council Takes on the Foreclosure Crisis
Keep properties from becoming abandoned, thus helping maintain property values in the neighborhood, and reducing the likelihood of entire neighborhoods becoming victims of foreclosures; Prevent properties from being stripped of copper pipes … [Read more...]
Community Forums
Thursday, May 14 5:00pm Community Forum in Springfield, Moderated by Secretary Bowles (EOEEA) When Thu, May 14, 5pm – 7pm Where One Armory Sq #1, Springfield, MA (map) … [Read more...]
Tragic: Obama and Democrats Shut Out Single Payer Health Care
The decision by the Obama administration and Congressional Democrats to take single payer health care "off the table" during current discussions about health care reform is tragic. Economically, single payer is the most efficient way to … [Read more...]
Venturing Forth: Could the State Help Fill The Investment Vacuum?
While the focus here and across the Bay State political landscape has rightly been on the fiscal crisis we face and the mix of taxes, cuts and reforms needed to get us out of our fix, I worry that what get's lost in looking after the fiscal … [Read more...]
EPA considers limiting greenhouse gas: email in your $.02
The EPA needs to know that we need action on global warming -- it's time to cut greenhouse gas emissions, for all our sakes and for our children and grandchildren. Here's how to do it: First, copy this Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2009-0171. … [Read more...]
ACLU files lawsuit on behalf of Newton resident, others, to overturn gene patent
Yesterday, the ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging the patent granted to Myriad Genetics, for genes associated with breast and ovarian cancer. The news release is here: http://www.aclu.org/freespeech/gen/39572prs20090512.html A YouTube video, … [Read more...]
Senate Ethics Bill-Good on Campaign Finance, Bad on Ethics
The Globe and Justinian ("Senate President Murray's Best. Move. Ever.") are right that the Senate ethics bill (here's the text and summary) released this morning has laudable campaign finance reforms and the Senate leadership deserves … [Read more...]
RNC Head Says Willard Lost Because of Flip-Flops, Insincerity, Mormon Faith
With friends like these ... … [Read more...]