Earlier this week, a few posters were upset when I used the phrase "crack-pot religions" without making a distinction between the various flavors. The following is allegedly an actual "Science" test given by a Christian School in South … [Read more...]
Archives for April 26, 2013
Linda Dorcena Forry picks up a significant Dorchester endorsement.
On April 30th, in addition to the "titanic" Markey/Lynch battle, in the Suffolk 1 district, we are also replacing our State Senator. DOTOUT has endorsed Linda Dorcena Forry. If you want to see the preendorsement questionaire that was sent … [Read more...]
“The Power of Bluemassgroup”
Perhaps the blogosphere is like capitalism: a self-accelerating system. In any event, there is nothing we denizens like better than discussing our own importance, so herewith an enticing excerpt from estimable University of Massachusetts at … [Read more...]
What happened during debate? The House budget.
In three days of debate, the Massachusetts House of Representatives took up the budget proposal offered by the Ways & Means Committee, passed a series of amendments, and finalized its own proposal for next year. Most of the amendments … [Read more...]
No One Cares About Poor Kids: Parker School Edition
We let our children grow up in communities with high unemployment, low-paying jobs and high crime rates, then when they don't do well on tests, we declare the school, principal & teachers "failing." Here in Massachusetts, our "failing" … [Read more...]
What CA Style ‘Non Partisan’ Redistricting Would look like across America
There is an amazing post on Daily Kos outlining how a California style non partisan redistricting commission would've allocated districts across the country. For what it's worth, Massachusetts did a pretty good job this round and was only … [Read more...]
Congrats to BMG and johnk
Credited by MassPoliticsProfs today with likely putting a stop to the Stephen Lynch robocalls. You media juggernauts, you. … [Read more...]
MassResistance Tells Conservative Voters To Stay Home
In its "Pro-family guide to next Tuesday's US Senate primary election in Massachusetts", MassResistance, a radical-right, anti-choice, anti-gay organization led by Brian Camenker, finds all five candidates for U.S. Senate so lacking that it … [Read more...]
Everett betting the house on Wynn
Can Casinos save Everett? Apparently that is what the city's Mayor happens to think. According to Carlo DiMaria: "We're excited to bring this to the residents,'' DeMaria said in brief remarks this afternoon. "We think we've struck … [Read more...]
Special US Senate Election – Pre-Primary Rallies with Ed Markey
This is the last weekend before the primary. Please bring your friends and family to the rally, especially those who haven't made a decision about the election. RSVP here for each event (except as noted). Friday, April 26 02:30 PM - … [Read more...]