PMA was a lobbying firm, founded by Paul Magliochetti, that specialized in getting earmarks for clients in defense spending bills. (Boston Globe, April 2, 2009) Magliocchetti was a former staff member for the House Appropriations … [Read more...]
Is this a good use of energy?
Just outside Penn station in NYC, this bright sign and ticker is counting up cumulative greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. It has been a few years since I've been to NYC, and like a rube from the sticks, I stopped in the middle of the … [Read more...]
Enough with politics, I’m ready for some football
I delivered lawn signs and bumper stickers for Coakley yesterday, hosted a phone bank today. Having done my part for civic engagement, I think I've earned my couch seat this evening for the Patriots-Colts match up. Doing my best … [Read more...]
“A fighter, not just a friend”: MGLPC members vote to endorse Coakley
I attended the Massachusetts Gay and Lesbian Political Caucus meeting tonight. Caucus members gathered in the South End to consider endorsements for the US Senate Race and for Mayor of Boston. What follows is my eyewitness report - … [Read more...]
Breaking: Obama signs Matthew Shepard Hate Crimes Prevention Act into Law
Here's a link to the story - the measure was attached to a defense bill. Highlights:WASHINGTON - Trumpeting a victory against careless spending, President Barack Obama on Wednesday signed a defense bill that kills some costly weapons … [Read more...]
At the Senate Candidate Forum at Merrimack College
Despite the rain, large and spirited visibility presence for Coakley and Khazei. A few folks for Pagliuca. How I appreciate those with the commitment to the democratic process and community engagement to stand out in a cold rain … [Read more...]
Flaherty team nails it at the Pride parade
I don't live in Boston, and I haven't been following the mayor's race closely enough to know who I'd support if I did. I've always been well-disposed towards Mayor Menino if only because he's shown up at many charity events I've attended … [Read more...]
Assorted Post-Convention Thoughts & Thanks
When I was gathering signatures, I encountered two members of the platform committee who refused to sign and seemed angry that I didn't think their handiwork was perfect. Not impressive. I met one who heard me out about the … [Read more...]
New Yorker has a must-read article on health care reform
When you look across the spectrum from Grand Junction to McAllen-and the almost threefold difference in the costs of care-you come to realize that we are witnessing a battle for the soul of American medicine. Somewhere in the United States … [Read more...]
Delegates: Need your help on June 6th to add a safe schools plank to the platform
In light of the recent tragic suicide of a boy in Springfield who was taunted at school with anti-gay slurs, I'd like to see the draft Democratic party platform amended to include a statement in support of safe schools. The language I had … [Read more...]
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