UPDATE (by David): Here is the full text of the resolution, taken from this post -- I am told it is exactly what was adopted: The Resolution Whereas the Democratic Party has a long and proud tradition of advocating for social justice, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 6, 2009
The winner: BMG PAC will be called [drum roll…] BMG PAC
It's perhaps not exciting. But a lot of people opined that it made sense for a lot of reasons, and ultimately we all agreed that simple, (relatively) dignified, and clearly identifiable was the best way to go. However, there were a … [Read more...]
Investigate religious terrorism
Conspicuously absent from Rachel Maddow's otherwise hard-hitting report is the fact that these groups have deep and intimate affiliations with extremist Catholic organizations. While I do not excuse similarly extremist Protestant … [Read more...]
Major Convention Mistake
John Walsh, you know I have immense respect for you -- I think you've done amazing things for our party. This, however, was wrong. It tainted the entire convention and platform -- and was not the open process Democrats were promised and … [Read more...]
DDS Closure of State Facilities: It’s not about the philosophy
This great, heartwarming story (on the front page) explains that Perkins is the "oldest school in the United States for young people who are blind," with both day students and resident students. I found this wonderful story … [Read more...]
2009 Massachusetts Democratic Party Convention
Upon arriving, I saw lots of people holding signs supporting Deval Patrick and Tim Murray, as well as signs for Attorney General Martha Coakley. As I entered, I had an opportunity to interview two young activists, Lillian, age 8 and … [Read more...]