I learned of this series through Jan Chipchase, formerly of Nokia and presently with Frog Design, http://janchipchase.com/2010/0... His presentation http://designmind.frogdesign.c... - text and slides http://www.ustream.tv/recorded... - … [Read more...]
Archives for August 4, 2010
New Organizing Inst. Online Campaign Training Course Starts Tonight
Campaign managers and staffers should consider enrolling in the New Organizing Institute's "Campaign Management 101" online course. The first one-hour class starts tonights at 8.00 PM. The program runs through 2 September at 9.00 PM. It … [Read more...]
Massachusetts 655 Million State Aid Clears Republican Filibuster
The last major hurdle in clearing the state aid package for cities and towns, schools and Medicaid funding has passed with the 61 - 38 filibuster vote. The Globe is reporting that senators Olympia Snowe and Susan Collins were the two … [Read more...]
Prop 8 Preview: The “Basis” Is The Thing
We have a long discussion available, here and here, that explains exactly what happened in Massachusetts a few weeks ago, but the short version is something like this: a series of Plaintiffs, including private persons and the State of … [Read more...]
DREAM Now Letters: Stop The Deportation of Marlen Moreno
I was born in Nacozari, Mexico in 1984. My parents brought me to the United States when I was only 13 years old. We were searching for a better life and we found it in Tucson, Arizona. Despite being born in Mexico, I don't consider myself … [Read more...]
Democratic Candidates Must Stop Using Republican Talking Points
Last week a major effort was launched by various Democratic groups to prevent cuts in Social Security, in particular calls to raise the retirement age. A National Commission is expected to make recommendations after the election and … [Read more...]
Today is Day of Decision in Perry v. Schwarzenegger, the Proposition 8 case
The Proposition 8 Perry v. Schwarzenegger federal court decision will be released between 1 and 3 pm Pacific time today (4-6 Eastern). In brief, it is a challenge to the constitutionality of California's Prop 8 constitutional … [Read more...]
Worcester Meet & Greet for Mike Lake
I am hosting a Meet & Greet for Auditor candidate Mike Lake in Worcester this coming Monday, August 9. Hope some of you in the area can join us to meet Mike and ask him any questions you might have about the race and his ideas for the … [Read more...]
What Happened to Great Union Jobs and Benefits? Please Be Informed Before Election Day Sept. 14
"It is not easy, in the middle of one's life or political career, to say that the old horizons are too limited-that our education must begin again. But neither are the challenges ahead easy. The best responses will not be easily found; nor … [Read more...]
What Happened to Great Union Jobs and Benefits? Please Be Informed Before Election Day Sept. 14
"It is not easy, in the middle of one's life or political career, to say that the old horizons are too limited-that our education must begin again. But neither are the challenges ahead easy. The best responses will not be easily found; nor … [Read more...]