Save the tears for your pillows b/c Stephen Lynch just scored a knockout, unless you consider that last question from Ed Markey was his Roberto Duran "No Mas" moment when he gave Lynch the VA softball question. Reminded me of Mitt and the … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2013
It’s debate night! [open thread]
There's a tag-team Senate debate hitting the airwaves tonight: Republicans at 7 pm, followed by Democrats at 7:30. Should be entertaining. You can watch on channel 5 (WCVB), listen on WBUR (90.9 FM), or watch a live-stream on a variety of … [Read more...]
Do you want to give a workshop at the Boston Educators for Social Justice Conference in May?
The Teacher Action Group – Boston and the YOUNG Coalition (Youth Organizers for the Now Generation) are organizing the third annual Educators for Social Justice Conference May 17 and 18. The focus this year will be "Educate To Liberate: … [Read more...]
SCOTUS takes on same-sex marriage, and confusion reigns
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...]
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...]
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