The first elected mayor of Boston in the 21st century will have to be a green mayor. Addressing issues of solid waste and recycling is a crucial step in greening our city. According to the cover story in today’s Boston Globe Magazine, only … [Read more...]
Archives for July 14, 2013
How I pick candidates in a primary
I have three criteria when deciding who to back in a primary: 1) I basically agree with their political positions. Yeah, I know, duh, but this is only 1/3 of the equation for me. I will not vote solely based on who scores best on a … [Read more...]
MA-Gov: Video from Dan Wolf’s breakfast event in Lowell, 7-13-2013
I had the honor of representing Milford at yesterday's Massachusetts State Democratic Party Convention in Lowell. I got there about 8:10 AM because I wanted to attend the breakfast event being put on by Dan Wolf. After his post here at BMG … [Read more...]
Boston Globe’s James Vaznis…Listen Up!
I appreciate Jim Vaznis writing especially his and Andrea Estes well reported article on The English High School that vindicated the fine EHS teachers who had been demonized by the Boston Public School District and press. I appreciate it … [Read more...]
Convention Workshops Open Thread
I'm interested in hearing what people have to say about the Convention workshops. I was incredibly impressed at how many people attended the sessions. They were primarily either policy oriented or focusing on campaigns. The only workshop … [Read more...]
NY Giants WR Victor Cruz’s tweet on Zimmerman verdict should result in one year suspension
When will professional athletes learn they should keep their mouths shut and thoughts to themselves? I know many(not me) are offended when Tim Tebow prays to God during a game, but we all should be offended by what Victor Cruz tweeted … [Read more...]