Cahill, thinking he couldn't make any inroads against the liberal activists in the party, left the friendly confines of the Democrats. Suddenly, every suburban progressive, angry about the erosion of state support for their neighborhood … [Read more...]
Archives for July 17, 2009
Five Questions
1. Now that you announced you are running for Governor, why do you refuse to answer questions about the Big Dig, one of the biggest financial challenges facing the state--and your past role in creating it? Today's Boston Globe: … [Read more...]
It’s Friday!
Joke time. President Obama looked like with a spatula up his ass tossing the first pitch at the All Star game Tuesday … [Read more...]
Let the Sun Shine In
***Cross-posted on Jamie's Beacon Hill Blog *** Transparency. Accountability. Reform. These have become the buzzwords of the current Legislative session, repeated over and over in every debate to the point where I worry, occasionally, that … [Read more...]
MWPC PAC endorses Ayanna Pressley for Boston City Council At-large
Hi BMG readers, This week, the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus PAC (MWPC) voted to endorse Ayanna Pressley for an at-large seat on the Boston City Council. You can read all about Ayanna in the upcoming edition of the Boston Sunday … [Read more...]
Deval and ’10 Freshmen Reps Thank Bobb’i’ DeLeo
If being speaker is like throwing a ball then Bobbi "with an i" DeLeo throws like a gurl. The transgender bill is the latest prize from the gift that keeps giving known as "The Speaker". The person who is suppose to drive legislation, allow … [Read more...]
Wonderful tribute to women activists
Wonderful tribute to women activists in the fight for social economic and racial justice. We stand on their shoulders. … [Read more...]
Six Degrees of Suffolk Downs
At the Statehouse. And way too early. Uncomfortable flashbacks to the Spring of 2008 and Gardner Auditorium, with it's tortuous tier of blue carpeted bleachers along the back wall, and where I (sort of) experienced democracy in … [Read more...]
Staycation? You are CRAZY if you miss this!
Did I mention it was free? For more info on who is playing among other things, check out the Folk Fest website. Seriously, I didn't attend my first few years living in the area, and when I did, I was kicking myself that I'd been so stupid … [Read more...]
Why Won’t Central Maine Power Fight for Real Health Care Reform?
As political weapons are sharpened for another historic showdown over health care reform, it's important to talk about what this debate means for tens of thousands of workers like Dick Rogers, a 28-year member of the International … [Read more...]