Together we can avoid losing a seat. There are several under counted constituencies, seriously [and this list is not exhaustive] 1. Children in foster care 2. Cognitively limited adults in group homes run by DDS 3. … [Read more...]
Archives for August 29, 2009
Grateful to Senator Kennedy
So many words have been shared about Senator Kennedy, whose life and memory we have been honoring over the last few days. So many of drew inspiration from his life, and benefited directly from his efforts. Twenty years ago this week I … [Read more...]
Salon’s take on the Kennedy succession and Obama’s eulogy (updated link)
Here are some Salon columns from today. One has the full text of the President's eulogy; the second is the article on succession which this diary previously linked; if you can stand it there's a column talking about Mike Huckabee's … [Read more...]
Detroit unemployment hits 28.9% – and Michigan still requires ZERO financial disclosure
Detroit unemployment means that nearly 3 in 10 in Detroit need a job. Pause for a moment, and imagine what local life would be like if nearly 3 in 10 needed a job in Boston, or Lowell, or Springfield. It may be that part of the … [Read more...]
Did Joe Kennedy Deliver His Inaugural Speech For A Run For His Uncle’s Seat
tonight at his uncle Teddy's celebration of life? Sure sounded like a continuation of "... and the dream will never die..." speech of Ted Kennedy. Even though Joe Kennedy was on crutches from an injury the news reported he was more on point … [Read more...]