Cross-posted on who-cester.blogspot.com Grassroots: of or pertaining to society at the local level rather than at the center of political activity especially as contrasted with the leadership or elite of a political party, social … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2010
Less than a Week and Why I am Running
I didn't grow up with political family connections or with a lot of money. What I did grow up with, and continue to maintain, is a sense of what is right and what is wrong. Every day I do everything I possibly can to make my … [Read more...]
Is Sarah Palin coming to Boston?
I have heard through the grape vine, the pseudo-spokeswoman for the tea party is coming to Boston on April 14th, 2010 at Copely Square. Over the next week I challenge my fellow BMGers to engage the teapartiers on "right-wing' radio. … [Read more...]
Concert Sunday Night
On Sunday April 11th at 8 pm, the Dudley House Orchestra will be playing in Sanders Theater in Cambridge. While it is true that I will be playing timpani, don't let that scare you because the rest of the orchestra is quite awesome. … [Read more...]
Activist Alert: FEC Comment Period for Volunteer Material Exemptions
This may be of interest to those of you interested in grassroots activism and party-building. From my inbox: New Draft Policy on Volunteer Materials Available for Your Comment. From: Federal Election Commission … [Read more...]
Budget Browser: A new online, interactive tool
The Browser provides you with several ways to look at budget information for Massachusetts. You can see historic spending amounts and trends when you Compare Past Year Budgets; you can Compare Current Budget Proposals for the next fiscal … [Read more...]
Will the Democratic Party Ever Award the President Franklin Roosevelt Award to a woman?
If we Democrats truly believe that women can and should aspire to higher office, then the subtle message being made by the Massachusetts Democratic Party through these awards is exactly the opposite of the example we should be setting. … [Read more...]
The People of the Middlesex, Suffolk, and Essex District Need a Champion
As a former Mayor and long-time City Councilor in Cambridge, I have helped shape and pass our annual operating budget many times. Cambridge has weathered the economic turbulence of the past decade fairly well, and we have been able to avoid … [Read more...]
BMG on casinos, part 1
Anti-casino posts, organized chronologically: May 25, 2007 - Why I have opposed casinos in the Commonwealth by Dan Bosley, Representative and candidate for Sheriff from North Adams Representative Daniel Bosley immediately dispenses with the … [Read more...]
ACORN “pimp” facing $25 fine in Landrieu phone caper?
The Associated Press is reporting a likely plea deal in the Landrieu-gate burglary case. Interesting development, considering the cast of characters. Arraignment set in phone caper at senator's office NEW ORLEANS - A court date has been set … [Read more...]
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