Looks like R-Money is having an epically bad evening. CNN's calling Missouri and Minnesota for Santorum. Colorado still in play. UPDATE (By Bob): As alert BMGer jconway notes in the comments, CO has been called for Santorum. "Looks like … [Read more...]
Archives for February 7, 2012
Momentum
The 2012 election - perhaps the most important of our lifetime - is closer than we think. I know every election is often described as "the most important," but a quick review of the past twelve months indicates that this year's vote will … [Read more...]
Contraception medical benefit
I agree, the 'church' is entitled to free speech, but they also enjoy the benefit of tax free status. As such I help support their oganization of which I am not member. Leadership of a denomination has a bully pulpit from which to … [Read more...]
Far-right GOP extremist resigns at Komen
AP via Globe: A high-ranking official resigned Tuesday from the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity after a dispute over whether the group should give funding to Planned Parenthood, according to a letter obtained by The … [Read more...]
Free tutoring for veterans by video-conferencing- help’em out & tell’em
Dear BMG- Are you or do you know, a veteran looking for tutoring in math, sciences or engineering? The local newspaper reports on Mr. Jay Simon of Marblehead, a retired engineer, who has had for a while a tutoring business in science … [Read more...]
Two unrelated things that really are related
At the end of last week Charlie posted a column about our relatively high tax inequity in relation to that of other states. At the same time progressivemax posted notice of the first general meeting of Massachusetts Democrats for Reform … [Read more...]
Obama admin should reverse course on contraception
As I posted yesterday, I really think the Obama administration needs to change course on contraception, and the sooner the better. The one thing we do not need, and that the President does not need, is more opposition to the health care … [Read more...]
Nat’l Black HIV Awareness Day
BOSTON, February 7, 2012—Today is the 12th annual National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a national HIV testing and treatment initiative aimed at Blacks in the United States. Organized by a coalition of groups that provide assistance to … [Read more...]