Two agenda items of the "Education Reform" crowd are showing up as issues in Boston's mayoral race. I'd like to look at the first one: raising the cap on charter schools in Boston. And I can see why this is at the top of the agenda. … [Read more...]
Archives for July 2013
Markeyseat.com – The Definitive Guide to #MA5
Hello Fellow BMG'rs I've been working on a pet project to collect all the information about the race to fill Ed Markey's seat in congress in one convenient, easy to use location. You can find information on the candidates, links to … [Read more...]
Only One Candidate from 16th Worcester States Position on Public Accommodations Bill [Updated]
Update (7/31): A second candidate, Dan Donahue, has replied in support of the bill. Read his statement at the end of the post. Another special election is on the horizon here in Worcester. On September 10, voters in the 16th Worcester … [Read more...]
ActBlue hits $400 million
Per an email I just received, this is an amazing milestone for a technology - originated and still headquartered in Cambridge, MA - that has pretty much singlehandedly changed the way modern political campaigns are financed. And, … [Read more...]
Somerset Police Chief Ready to Crack Skulls at Peaceful Coal Protest
Ahead of a peaceful anti-coal protest planned Sunday at Massachusetts' Brayton Point power plant, Somerset Police Chief Joseph Ferreira has invested $30,000 of town funds in full riot gear. Click the link so you can see the accompanying … [Read more...]
DeLeo Leaving – Mayor’s Race & Why Walsh Maybe Dangerous – Whitey Tried to Plea For Catherine’s Sake -Steve Rakkes Killing Send a message to S.B.? – Red Sox Beaten by Everett Guy? – Dan Conley Being Made Fool Of by Pat Nee – “The Substitute” Starring Kevin Cullen
Alright class, settle down, We have a lot to cover today. Speaking of the classroom Kevin Cullen aka Sullen Cullen aka The Malden Kid aka Man Boy Cullen aka Kevin Crueller would make the world's worst substitute teacher. Or best … [Read more...]
Roadrunner
The Roadrunner bill has a number! Sadly, it NOT H.123456. It IS H.3573. Thanks to Rep. Walsh and Sen. Hedlund for co-sponsoring. Stay tuned for next steps. I can't WAIT until there's a … [Read more...]
Democratic Dispatch – More Summer Events
Subscribe directly to the Dispatch by sending an e-mail to DDemDispatch-subscribe@yahoogroups.com It's hard to believe how quickly the summer has gone! Between the special election, then the convention, a trip to North Carolina and … [Read more...]
Bending to Wind Hypochondriacs Brings Fairhaven’s Democracy to Breaking Point
There's a new victim of Fairhaven's elected officials since their decision to let wind hypochondriacs call the shots: Democracy. As those officials have felt more heat from ordinary clean energy-supporting citizens, they've started abusing … [Read more...]
Rep. Joe Kennedy III offers rationale for pro-NSA vote
If you live in Rep. Joe Kennedy III's district like I do, and your town (such as Newton and Easton) has a Patch site, you may have noticed that on Thursday, Kennedy partook in an online chat on Patch. I was pleased to see that a number of … [Read more...]
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