Blue Mass Group

Reality-based commentary on politics.

  • Shop
  • Subscribe to BMG
  • Contact
  • Log In
  • Front Page
  • All Posts
  • About
  • Rules
  • Events
  • Register on BMG

Welcome to a new local lefty blogger

May 13, 2005 By David

We noticed a new entrant on the local blogging scene: "Cape Ann Dem" will be covering "topics of interest to residents of the Cape Ann area of Massachusetts, particularly in the political arena."

This is good news.  With Noho and Fred Clarkson in western Mass., Eisenthal in central Mass., .08, [UPDATE: Chimes at Midnight,] and ourselves in the Boston ‘burbs, [UPDATE: Cape Cod Works on, you guessed it, Cape Cod,] and now Cape Ann on the North Shore, we’re seeing the emergence of a statewide network of Massachusetts blogs, each plugged into its own local scene.  Bodes well for the role of the blogosphere in local politics!

Please share widely!
fb-share-icon
Tweet
0
0

Filed Under: User Tagged With: massachusetts

Comments

  1. lynne says

    May 13, 2005 at 12:05 pm

    I’d love to see the metronorthwest represented…I’m in Lowell. I’d start a blog myself, but I’m not sure what sort of time committment it would be…research is not my strong suit (except for reading blogs).Have any advice? The only major newpaper around here is the Sun, which is not a place to watch progressive politics. Therefore, gathering news here might be a bit on the hard side.

  2. the-troll says

    May 13, 2005 at 12:14 pm

    A lot of time i bet. These guys do a great job. And research time is essential. You need to be committed.I am not. and it showsI salute them.But if you get a local up there and give brief comments on state and local pols you will get comments. Lowell has a lot goin on politically.

  3. patricka says

    May 13, 2005 at 12:16 pm

    Thanks for the mention, David. I’m envisioning the Cape Ann Dem site as a group blog, based on the amount of writing talent that I’ve met locally, along with the interest in publicizing issues.So for now, it’s a one man show, and I’ll keep looking over the shoulder to see who is following.Best of luck to Lynne and anyone else who’s thinking about doing something. We all need to do what we can, and then hope that our work inspires others to join us in working together.

  4. lynne says

    May 13, 2005 at 12:17 pm

    Yeah, sometimes unfortunately. ;)I’m pretty connected up here, with local groups and political movements. I was on the committee that got the anti-PATRIOT Act resoltuion passed up here. Our City Council meetings are televised so I could keep a better eye on that too. I know reporters at the Sun (progressive ones too) and also have a business here. I know local lawyers.But putting that all together in a daily blog seems really daunting!!

  5. elias-nugator says

    May 14, 2005 at 1:50 am

    You forgot “The Chimes at Midnight” Menetomy (okay…Arlington) Massachusetts least subtle pro-sanity liberal type blog!:)

  6. the-troll says

    May 13, 2005 at 2:04 pm

    do weekly postings lynn

  7. david says

    May 13, 2005 at 2:30 pm

    Thanks to those who pointed out my omissions! I’ve updated accordingly.

  8. worldcitizen says

    May 13, 2005 at 2:42 pm

    This thread is a good opportunity for me to say THANK YOU to Blue Mass Group and all the other blogs you mention, which I also visit regularly. I think you all are doing a great job and making a real contribution to the political environment.And thanks to fellow commenters, too! The upsurge in chatter lately has kept me coming back even more often than usual.

  9. charley-on-the-mta says

    May 13, 2005 at 3:39 pm

    Yes, big big thanks to all who read and comment here, including those who disagree with us most vigorously.Lynne, if you’ve got eyes and ears and are involved in things in Lowell that the Sun isn’t covering, then you are the story. Post as much as you can, when you can. As Troll say, if you did once or twice a week, you’d be doing a great service.

  10. charley-on-the-mta says

    May 13, 2005 at 4:15 pm

    Arg. “As Troll says” — sheesh, it’s catching.

  11. noho-missives says

    May 18, 2005 at 1:04 am

    If I’m not mistaken, this is the story of Left in Lowell.

Recommended Posts

  • No posts liked yet.

Recent User Posts

Predictions Open Thread

December 22, 2022 By jconway

This is why I love Joe Biden

December 21, 2022 By fredrichlariccia

Garland’s Word

December 19, 2022 By terrymcginty

Some Parting Thoughts

December 19, 2022 By jconway

Beware the latest grift

December 16, 2022 By fredrichlariccia

Thank you, Blue Mass Group!

December 15, 2022 By methuenprogressive

Recent Comments

  • blueeyes on Beware the latest griftSo where to, then??
  • Christopher on Some Parting ThoughtsI've enjoyed our discussions as well (but we have yet to…
  • Christopher on Beware the latest griftI can't imagine anyone of our ilk not already on Twitter…
  • blueeyes on Beware the latest griftI will miss this site. Where are people going? Twitter?…
  • chrismatth on A valedictoryI joined BMG late - 13 years ago next month and three da…
  • SomervilleTom on Geopolitics of FusionEVERY un-designed, un-built, and un-tested technology is…
  • Charley on the MTA on A valedictoryThat’s a great idea, and I’ll be there on Sunday. It’s a…

Archive

@bluemassgroup on Twitter

Twitter feed is not available at the moment.

From our sponsors




Google Calendar







Search

Archives

  • Facebook
  • RSS
  • Twitter




Copyright © 2025 Owned and operated by BMG Media Empire LLC. Read the terms of use. Some rights reserved.