As Democrats, we win when we stand up for our values. We fight for immigrants, for the elderly, for low-income families, and for the disabled. It's a grassroots fight for justice and equality, not profits. That's why clean elections … [Read more...]
Archives for July 11, 2014
Charlie Baker flails in botched effort to respond to Hobby Lobby decision
In case you missed it: for days after pretty much every sitting or would-be politician in the country had made some kind of statement about the Supreme Court's Hobby Lobby decision, Charlie Baker hadn't said a thing. Then, finally, Baker … [Read more...]
Joke Revue: Notorious R.B.G.
Borowitz: LEBRON TO ANNOUNCE DECISION AT UNITED NATIONS NEW YORK (The Borowitz Report)—N.B.A. superstar LeBron James said Tuesday morning that he would announce the name of the team that he is signing with on Thursday at a special … [Read more...]
Let’s Build a Better Legislature, One Real Democrat at a Time (July Update on Middlesex 33rd House Race)
(Here are the candidates and the race as I see them. Full disclosure: I support and volunteer for Steve Ultrino’s campaign. Please add your thoughts, whether you have questions, more info to share, or see the race differently.) Upcoming … [Read more...]
Steve Grossman for Governor
Disclaimer: Although it’s obvious to veteran BMGers, new people should note that this is my personal endorsement and not authorized by the campaign. Excitement is overrated. First things first: I disagree with Steve on casinos. I wish … [Read more...]