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  • April 24, 2018

Mass Equality Has Done the Right Thing

March 12, 2014 By tudor586 52 Comments

So unsavory were the terms the South Boston "Allied War Veterans" offered to Mass Equality to participate in the St. Patrick's Day parade that the organization has reemphasized its rejection of the so-called … [Read more...]

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Legal Exposure in Bridge-gate?

January 9, 2014 By tudor586 16 Comments

The United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Paul Fishman, has opened a federal investigation into the scandal over the bridge closures ordered by the Christie Administration in Fort Lee. The inquiry is focused on whether any … [Read more...]

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He’s baaaack!

December 28, 2013 By tudor586 12 Comments

After a token suspension lasting the week of Christmas, A & E has put profit ahead of principle and reinstated Phil Robertson of "Duck … [Read more...]

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Michelle Wu’s Husband Says She Doesn’t Need Progressive Support

December 13, 2013 By tudor586 33 Comments

Conor Pewarski, husband of City Councillor-Elect Michelle Wu, argues that even without support from Boston's progressive wards (4,5,11 and 19) she would have won by 14,000 … [Read more...]

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The Chris Christie problem

November 6, 2013 By tudor586 73 Comments

He has been annointed by the media as the great bi-partisan hero, a judgment decisively ratified by the voters of New Jersey yesterday. He will reach mythic dimensions as the great moderate hope of the Republican establishment for 2016. He … [Read more...]

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A bit of a backlash

November 3, 2013 By tudor586 63 Comments

A vibe I'm picking up in the South End, that I suspect is true is nearby downtown neighborhoods also, is resistance and pushback to the perceived caricature of Connolly as an "elitist." For example, South End community leader Susan Passoni … [Read more...]

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Citizens United No Longer Controversial

November 2, 2013 By tudor586 7 Comments

The Globe reports today that outside money is driving the Boston Mayoral Race. http://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2013/11/01/outside-groups-pay-canvassers-knock-doors-for-walsh-and-connolly/CQgNXV0MJyBw3sXILWt5DO/story.html The mysterious … [Read more...]

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What about the LGBT vote?

October 31, 2013 By tudor586 72 Comments

Apart from a Friday afternoon press conference with Beacon Hill insiders, Walsh hasn't emphasized LGBT issues. It's not as though homophobia has gone away. Indeed, Walsh's premier contribution to LGBT equality in supporting same-sex … [Read more...]

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Qualifying #Bostonstrong

April 22, 2013 By tudor586 5 Comments

Now that the bombings, manhunt, and arrest have passed, we need to recognize that this unprecedented experience is going to affect different folks differently. Some are more sensitive, and are at greater risk from the impact of … [Read more...]

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City Council Adopts Controvesial Redistricting Plan on 7-6 vote

August 22, 2012 By tudor586 10 Comments

Today the Boston City Council adopted a redistricting plan proposed by South Boston's Bill Linehan that dilutes the voting strength of the city's growing minority communities. … [Read more...]

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