Lowell is not unique. Cities, like Quincy and Chicopee, suffer this cancerous malady. I'm referring to elected Democrats "crossing party lines." Ostensibly, because they "vote for the best person." They disguise their ruse, as … [Read more...]

(Dear BMG readers, I realize you have your own paper problems. Maybe, you can file this under: It Could Be Worse?) Crossposted from Lowell Live Feed ... Most of you know, I refer to The Sun as "The Blog of Record." I say this because … [Read more...]

Welcome to a Lowell saga, dear BMGers. No doubt, unfamiliar as your are with the deets, you know our pain. - Jack Cross posted from Left in Lowell. Thou shall not impede The Sun's meddling in local affairs. In the role of "activist … [Read more...]

(Crossposted from LeftinLowell) Here is a detailed breakdown of the Governor's proposal by MassBudget.org. Link to LTC's interview of Gov. Patrick, Here. One thing I haven't heard too much about is how the proposal fully engages … [Read more...]

Where the ax meets the grindstone - Lowell. Do you remember this ad, Fighter? For more details and to RSVP, CLICK HERE. … [Read more...]

You don't want to hear this, right now. You just ran a race, it drained you and you lost. Likely, you want to ball up in a corner and stew in your own juices. I get it, but have to beg you not to. We need you! The "cause" needs you. What … [Read more...]

I was raised Catholic, but have moved on to "not Atheist." An acquaintance of mine is a practicing Catholic and had some interesting observations, as she struggles with what Akin's comments meant to a family planner who relys on what you … [Read more...]

Crossposted from www.leftinlowell.com AstroTurf is kinda like sockpuppets. ;v) Astroturfing is a form of advocacy in support of a political, organizational, or corporate agenda, designed to give the appearance of a "grassroots" … [Read more...]