No, I am not making this up. Really, who could? The Republican in question is Manuel Miranda, the former Capitol Hill staffer who was forced to resign in disgrace after getting caught hacking into Senate Democrats' computers. … [Read more...]
Archives for June 3, 2009
BMGer Fred Clarkson on violent anti-abortion extremists
Brian Williams – a taller version of Billy Bush.
What I learned from INSIDE the OBAMA WHITE HOUSE, II - 1. POTUS has no paper weights on his desk in the Oval. 2. Hillary has an upcoming school reunion. 3. The president can multi task and "sets the tone for everyone". 4. … [Read more...]
Together we can?
Ryan found it in his email box first. Here's a joint statement from the Gov, Sen. Prez Murray, and Speaker DeLeo: “The news of yesterday’s indictments and the nature of the charges are deeply disturbing. All … [Read more...]
Nine Platform Myths and Truths
Myth: This draft platform is a result of an unprecedented, wide-ranging hearing process. Truth: This draft platform was written after an unprecedented, wide-ranging process. The hearing process before the draft platform was an … [Read more...]
The Worst Kind of Discrimination
In any heterosexual relationship, if a person falls in love with someone from a different country and not a citizen, then they can get married and share their lives together in America. In a gay family, that family is torn apart, while … [Read more...]
This just in…
Salon is reporting that the NH General Court has passed, and Governor Lynch has signed, marriage equality legislation. As one of the comments says, 6 down 44 to go. Out of New England only RI appears to be AWOL on this issue. … [Read more...]
What to do
Public financing. I know a lot of progressives see this as the holy grail. I've never been a huge fan, but regardless, we can't afford it right now. The money simply is not there, so there's not really much point in … [Read more...]
Join Governor’s Online Community Forum Today
When the online discussion wraps up this Friday, Dr. Jean MacCormack, Chancellor of UMass - Dartmouth will select participants from the online forum to summarize the discussions and present a report directly to Governor Patrick. Share your … [Read more...]
How do we reform the Office of the Speaker?
It's pretty obvious that the power held by the Speaker of the Massachusetts House: is a corrupting force; and leads to actions that are detrimental to the Commonwealth. Knowing very little about how things work inside the State House, … [Read more...]