On February 1, 1960, four African American students - Ezell A. Blair, Jr. (also known as Jibreel Khazan), David Leinhail Richmond, Joseph Alfred McNeil, and Franklin Eugene McCain - from North Carolina A & T State University, sat at a … [Read more...]
Archives for February 1, 2010
Mass. HB376: Public school under God
The law: HB376 is currently in committee, with over a dozen co-sponsors, including 10 Democrats (more about them later). It mandates that all public school districts write: A policy that allows for a limited public forum and … [Read more...]
It is time for transparency in the State Legislature
As residents of this state we need to continue participating in the decisions our elected officials make on our behalf. Our elected officials as our representatives are accountable to our communities. We are the ones electing them to make … [Read more...]
Who Said Dat? Like A Quiz Like Multiple Choice You Know…..
"He's changed, he's changed...Before he was an outsider coming in and he was, you know, kind of, you know, stiff. But he's actually, like funny, he's like - when he was at my events he was cracking jokes, when we were on the bus - I was … [Read more...]
Scott Brown’s big chance
Today's Globe reports that, in the last couple of days of the Senate race, Scott Brown pulled in nearly half a million dollars from the high-flying finance industry -- the vast majority from out of state. In addition to financial giants … [Read more...]
Why did Scott Brown lie about his contact with Sarah Palin?
The local media even provided some details of this contact, from the Milford Daily News: Moments later, about 9:15 p.m., another staff member handed a cell phone over again. "It's Sarah Palin." Brown didn't miss a beat. "Hi governor! How … [Read more...]
There Once Was A Man From Nantucket…..
Who went to the moon in a bucket. And when he was there, he was asked for his fare, so he pulled down his pants and said, "that was a lousy hit piece in the Herald today". Check out the job description. 'Wanted resident of Nantucket to be … [Read more...]
Black History Month begins today –
PBS Premier showcasing black soldiers who fought in every war throughout this nations history. This four part series took 10 years to make. Its premiere today on PBS is timed to coincide with Black History Month. It reveals a part of … [Read more...]
Baker Bumbles in Lowell
Charlie appears to be math-challenged. Check out this little piece of fiscal disconnect:Baker said he wants to reduce the 5.3 percent income tax and 6.25 percent sales-tax rates to 5 percent. What would this do for … [Read more...]