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We should all be proud of Rep. Jim McGovern

December 18, 2019 By betsey 30 Comments

I watched some of the House Rules Committee hearing yesterday, and my heart swelled when I listened to Chairman McGovern's closing statement.  I made my own clip of what I considered the best part of it - please take 3 minutes to watch.  … [Read more...]

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Donate to support women’s bodily autonomy in Alabama

May 15, 2019 By betsey 3 Comments

My father was an abortion provider. (He's retired now.)  He had to wear a bulletproof vest, which was kept hidden from me as a child, so as to not scare me.  One evening, while we were all eating dinner in the kitchen, the police called to … [Read more...]

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Rep. Trahan (MA-03) Won’t Commit to Supporting H.R. 1384 (Medicare for All)

March 4, 2019 By betsey 79 Comments

<<<Up-Front Disclaimer: I was Alexandra Chandler's Volunteer Coordinator during the MA-03 primary.  And I am a very active member of the TRAG Healthcare Group, working to get Medicare for All passed here in MA. But these facts do … [Read more...]

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Tonight’s Inaugural Metrowest Stammtisch **POSTPONED**

February 15, 2017 By betsey 3 Comments

Hi fellowBMGers, I was planning to host the first Metrowest BMG Stammtisch tonight (at Battle Road Brew House in Maynard), however, the Maynard DTC, of which I am a member, is meeting at the same time - it was postponed from last … [Read more...]

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Metrowest Stammtisch!

January 26, 2017 By betsey 4 Comments

Hi fellow BMG'ers! Now that The Battle Road Brew House in my adopted hometown of Maynard is finally opening (the Grand Opening is this Saturday!), I'm happy to announce that I'll be hosting monthly stammtisches there, starting Wednesday, … [Read more...]

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Northeast warming more rapidly than most of the U.S.

January 13, 2017 By betsey 9 Comments

This should scare the shit out of us. P.S. I'm so happy BMG is back online, I really missed you guys! … [Read more...]

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Please humor me!

August 16, 2016 By betsey 14 Comments

I've caught this dreadful summer cold that's been going around, and I feel like crap, even more so after reading so many mean comments on recent BMG posts.  So let's keep this light, and please humor me by sharing who you think should play … [Read more...]

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Depressed about Hillary’s likely running mate

July 21, 2016 By betsey 16 Comments

I've been saying for weeks that I think it's gonna be Tim Kaine.  (Though I've been hearing rumblings in the last few days about Tom Vilsack.)  Both are boring, centrist white guys.  But Kaine would be a huge, huge mistake, further … [Read more...]

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Reminder: State Senator Jamie Eldridge’s Re-election Campaign Kickoff is TONIGHT!

June 7, 2016 By betsey Leave a Comment

Let's give the Commonwealth's most progressive State Senator some BMG love! Click here for details/RSVP/donations … [Read more...]

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BMG reunion at the MA State Democratic Party Convention?

May 31, 2016 By betsey 26 Comments

I'm a delegate representing Maynard, and this will be my first convention!  Just curious whether any other BMGers are planning on attending.  Hope to see some of you in Lowell this Saturday! ~Betsey Gardstein … [Read more...]

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Shameful. The proposal brought to the board did not incorporate any input taken during the public comment period. State education board approves controversial proposal raising MCAS graduation requirements https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/08/15/metro/state-education-board-vote-today-raising-mcas-graduation-requirements/?event=event25 @BostonGlobe @DianeRavitch #mapoli #maedu

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