The podcast Saint Kermit offers a virtual debate between Sam Kelley, Tim Murray, and Andrea Silbert. You can listen to Saint Kermit at www.saintkermit.com or download the program through iTunes.In this week's episode, Saint Kermit features … [Read more...]
At the front lines of education
Brian Mooney has a great write-up on Kathy Kelley, head of the Mass. Federation of Teachers and a leader in education improvements.It's sad to see her go b/c she embodies everything that's great about our teachers -- dedication, … [Read more...]
What a Small Blog Can Do
Lowell is a small city with a small town feel. Lots happening that affects quite a lot of people, but the politics is personal. Real personal. So much so, that when word leaks out that the CM is in danger (rightly so) of losing his job, his … [Read more...]
Weekly traffic report
Perhaps not surprisingly in light of the profile in Sunday's Globe, yesterday brought us about twice the usual number of weekend visitors, and on Sunday alone almost 30 new registered users signed up. We're of course very grateful to … [Read more...]
Hull Selectman being tapped by MA State Republican Party to run for State Treasurer
The Hull Times cannot be viewed on line. Their headline proclaimed "Davy almost certain to run for State Treasurer"One paragraph states:Davy, a member of the Hull Republican Town Committee who was elected a selectman last May,confirmed … [Read more...]
Immigrating Terror
By Rocco DiPippoFrontPageMagazine.com | April 4, 2006In the years since the Twin Towers were destroyed, Rep. Barney Frank, D-MA, has come under fire from several writers who claim that immigration laws he wrote made it easier for foreign … [Read more...]
AG and Sexually Dangerous People laws
Why does the Attorney General pass the buck on handling sexually dangerous people to the local DA's? The AG's office could easily establish a special unit to deal with these sensitive cases, instead of pawning the cases on to … [Read more...]
Reilly: Republican for Governor
Tom Reilly: Republican for GovernorTom Reilly said in the first gubernatorial debate that Bush and Cheney were hardly politicians to emulate. So why is he doing it with such gusto himself?The modus operendi of the Republicans runs something … [Read more...]
Wikipedia Bio of Kerry Healey Needs Updating
Calling members of the blogosphere committed to truth, justice and the American Way. Kerry Healey's bio at Wikipedia needs updating in preparation for her debutante, oops, sorry, debut at the Massachusetts GOP State Convention next week. At … [Read more...]
Howie Carr on the Republican convention
Did you know that the state Republican convention is next weekend? I confess I didn't. Not that there's a whole lot of suspense as to who the nominees for Governor and Lt. Governor are going to be. And, as far as I know, … [Read more...]