As you probably know, the US Supreme Court today heard the first of two days of argument on a number of questions surrounding same-sex marriage. Today's case was about California's "Proposition 8," which overruled a decision of the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 26, 2013
Howard Dean read my mind
And is launching a new PAC for progressive to take back state legislatures. I am hoping Progressive MA and others can work with the good Dr. Its important work. Since the DNC wasn't taking it up, glad to see the Dr. is. … [Read more...]
A long way to come, a long way to go
Ten years ago when I was a junior in high school a student circulated a paper calling Cambridge 'Faggotville' and singling out gay students and decrying them for 'ruining our school'. Yes even in enlightened Cambridge, MA this bigotry was … [Read more...]
WBUR-MassINC Poll: Markey and Sullivan Lead, But Many Undecided
The latest poll from WBUR-MassInc, released earlier today (toplines here, crosstabs here), shows Ed Markey up 35-24 (+11) on Steve Lynch among likely Democratic primary voters, with a plurality of 41 percent still undecided. Markey led … [Read more...]
Mass. GOP fundraiser lineup packed with those who lost and those who bailed
Here's a remarkable announcement on Twitter from Mass. Republican Party chair Kirsten Hughes: Support the MassGOP tonight at our first fundraiser of the year w @ScottBrownMA, LG Healey and Gov Weld Wow. So the three big draws for the … [Read more...]
The World as 100 People
Nice job. (Click on the image to enlarge it.) The World as 100 People infographic by JackHagley. … [Read more...]
“Time to Get Smart on Crime”: New Report Pans Massachusetts’ Criminal Justice Practices
The Boston Globe is publicizing a new report from Community Resources for Justice and MassInc, focusing on Massachusetts' unexpectedly draconian and wasteful criminal justice policies. I heartily recommend that you read the whole thing, … [Read more...]
Rest in peace, Anthony Lewis – may Gideon’s Trumpet sound for you!
Photo courtesy the Associated Press, via the Boston Herald. Last week Anthony Lewis spoke concerning - and concerningly - about the dilution of legal representation to the indigent. Today he has died, and the world has lost a … [Read more...]