I'm hearing that Terry Murray doesn't have the votes for an override of the Gov's veto, so DeLeo's giving up. No special session.Right now ... this is kind of a win-for-losing thing for the gov. He doesn't have to … [Read more...]
Archives for August 24, 2010
The Collateral Damage of the Circus of the Right
Can anyone breathe right now? It's a concern because the Tea Partiers and anti-Muslim bigots are using up all the air. The media can only collectively pay attention to so much apparently and the cost of these people's fighting … [Read more...]
Open Thread-Should Paul Reville be fired?
Yes, no, and why? … [Read more...]
Help Pakistan: text F-L-O-O-D to 27722 and send $10
Funds sent by text will go to the State Department's Pakistan Relief Fund. Or Click here to donate to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF's flood disaster relief for the children of Pakistan. For a list of various non-governmental organizations … [Read more...]
DREAM Now Letters to Barack Obama: Carlos A Roa, Jr.
There are obstacles in my daily life that make it extraordinarily difficult to pursue a career in architecture. Fortunately, because of my determination to continue my studies after graduating high school in 2005, I'm currently a … [Read more...]
Race to the Top: Another Win for Patrick
Jim Stergios writes:Though we should not overemphasize what it means. Do the math:$250 million for 1 million schoolkids over 180 days = $1.44 per student per day... if we receive all the money that was on offer and if we receive it in one … [Read more...]
Our Grassroots Grows
Wednesday at midnight marks the last federal reporting deadline before the September primary. It's the last chance before the fall to show that our campaign has the widest range of supporters and the true grassroots momentum. Whether it's … [Read more...]
Reminder: Pre-Primary Voter Reg Deadline is TOMORROW
If you can't make it in person, you can complete, print, and mail the National Voter Registration form, but be sure to sned it to your Your Town or City Clerk's office as there will not be time for it to be received by the … [Read more...]
MA a winner in “Race to the Top” funding [updated]
AP reports: The U.S. Education Department said Tuesday that nine states and the District of Columbia will get money to reform schools in the second round of the $4.35 billion "Race to the Top" grant competition. Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, … [Read more...]
Glodis Launders Campaign Loan From Hedge Fun Pal?
State finance laws prohibit individuals from lending candidates more than $500 a year for use in their campaigns. Candidates are allowed to give their own campaign committees unlimited amounts of funds, although there are restrictions on … [Read more...]