An estimated 3000 vehicles clogged Moscows 16 lane ring road, driving around and around.  Some were covered in white balloons, some merely sported a white balloon or two and white ribbons.  This protest is part of building the buzz and … [Read more...]

This photo was not taken in Egypt.  This photo was not taken in Syria.  This is the front of the Oakland YMCA where marchers took refuge from CS gas.  Reportedly, even a pregnant medic was batoned. What was the march about?  Seeking to … [Read more...]

What is great is that you don't have to take my say-so for a single word.  No speculation required.  On the other hand, since when did park rangers create and serve eviction notices?  Where is the landlord-tenant court?  How do you contest … [Read more...]

This is the photo of Governor Patrick releasing his budget, which was released today by his office as the "official" photo of his oral advocacy for his budget for FY13. Here is the link  to the budget document and policy analysis … [Read more...]

UMASS tents went up in the University Student Center today, with its first general assembly tonight.  With Governor Patrick doing his "State of the State" address tonight, and Senator Brown and senate candidate Warren doing their historic … [Read more...]

You can also get the list of rallies, meetings, and events at this link. The elimination of weekend commuter rail service is a major concern. That would mean many fathers would not be able to visit their children, as visitation often … [Read more...]

Now, given the Orwellian use of language, and the clear "factoid" that South Carolina is benefitting from 'things just the way they are' - Romney's team played this one upside down, looking at this chart. But, hey, you don't have to take … [Read more...]

The link to Occupy Congress includes a livestream channel. So you, too, can virtually attend. The approval rating for Congress is currently at 5%. Pretty low, wouldn't you say? There are meetings set up with Congressfolk, teach ins, … [Read more...]