My father was an abortion provider. (He's retired now.) He had to wear a bulletproof vest, which was kept hidden from me as a child, so as to not scare me. One evening, while we were all eating dinner in the kitchen, the police called to … [Read more...]
Rep. Trahan (MA-03) Won’t Commit to Supporting H.R. 1384 (Medicare for All)
<<<Up-Front Disclaimer: I was Alexandra Chandler's Volunteer Coordinator during the MA-03 primary. And I am a very active member of the TRAG Healthcare Group, working to get Medicare for All passed here in MA. But these facts do … [Read more...]
Tonight’s Inaugural Metrowest Stammtisch **POSTPONED**
Hi fellowBMGers, I was planning to host the first Metrowest BMG Stammtisch tonight (at Battle Road Brew House in Maynard), however, the Maynard DTC, of which I am a member, is meeting at the same time - it was postponed from last … [Read more...]
Metrowest Stammtisch!
Hi fellow BMG'ers! Now that The Battle Road Brew House in my adopted hometown of Maynard is finally opening (the Grand Opening is this Saturday!), I'm happy to announce that I'll be hosting monthly stammtisches there, starting Wednesday, … [Read more...]
Northeast warming more rapidly than most of the U.S.
This should scare the shit out of us. P.S. I'm so happy BMG is back online, I really missed you guys! … [Read more...]
Please humor me!
I've caught this dreadful summer cold that's been going around, and I feel like crap, even more so after reading so many mean comments on recent BMG posts. So let's keep this light, and please humor me by sharing who you think should play … [Read more...]
Depressed about Hillary’s likely running mate
I've been saying for weeks that I think it's gonna be Tim Kaine. (Though I've been hearing rumblings in the last few days about Tom Vilsack.) Both are boring, centrist white guys. But Kaine would be a huge, huge mistake, further … [Read more...]
Reminder: State Senator Jamie Eldridge’s Re-election Campaign Kickoff is TONIGHT!
Let's give the Commonwealth's most progressive State Senator some BMG love! Click here for details/RSVP/donations … [Read more...]
BMG reunion at the MA State Democratic Party Convention?
I'm a delegate representing Maynard, and this will be my first convention! Just curious whether any other BMGers are planning on attending. Hope to see some of you in Lowell this Saturday! ~Betsey Gardstein … [Read more...]