I live in Marion, a town of 5,000. Looking at the weekly police log, most activity is taken up by fire alarms, medical calls, building alarm checks, traffic stops, and animal complaints. Here's a typical page: How many incidents in … [Read more...]
We fight to save our democracy from Trump’s fascism
Watch this short video of Charlie Chaplin's anti-Fascist final speech in The Great Dictator. The Great Dictator was Charlie Chaplin's first film with dialogue. Chaplin plays both a little Jewish barber, living in the ghetto, and … [Read more...]
September Primary Ballot Set…
...but don't get too excited. There are precious few races that appear to be contested in either the primary or the general. A big pet peeve of mine is when Dems leave seats unchallenged, but what the heck has Jim Lyons been doing with … [Read more...]
4th CD Candidate Jake Auchinchloss: Supported Confederate Flag Display, Opposed Trump Impeachment Resolution
City Councilor and Congressional Candidate Jake Auchinchloss begins his stump speech with an impassioned reminder about his calls the impeachment of Donald Trump from the floor of the Newton City Council. He did so at a Fourth Congressional … [Read more...]
“Irredeemably beyond repair”: It’s long past time for police accountability, and a culture shift
In a context of no accountability from the top, a "Law and Order" President who encourages police rioting, police in cities across the country have been exacerbating violence with a warrior mindset and military-style equipment, abusing … [Read more...]
Joe or Ed? How About Both
My big thing when this primary race started was that no incumbent is entitled to a seat, every incumbent should have to fight for it, and if we want a younger and more diverse bench we need to allow these primaries to happen to get new … [Read more...]
Why was there no looting in Franklin?
Let me begin, on the record, to state that I do not condone looting, arson, or any such illegal acts. Residents of Franklin Massachusetts held a public meeting on the village green to protest the murder of George Floyd. There was no … [Read more...]
How the New York Times Endangers the Vulnerable
After years of militarization of our police, and centuries of state-sanctioned violence against Black Americans, the New York Times runs an op-ed by a sitting (unchallenged) Senator that calls for straight up having the military invade our … [Read more...]
Who is MA’s Politician of the Decade?
Just thought I would link to this piece by David Bernstein and would be interested in your thoughts, and what criteria you would use. In terms of most influence throughout the entire decade I would say probably Governor Baker, Senator … [Read more...]
Two State House Elections – One Dem Hold, One Dem Flip
Two MA House seats were up for election today to fill vacancies caused by resignations. In the 37th Middlesex, Dan Sena, a Dreamer from Brazil, has held the seat vacated by Jen Benson who resigned to lead the Alliance for Business … [Read more...]
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