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Your Blue Mass. Group: Handing it off, or shutting down

April 18, 2021 By Charley on the MTA 20 Comments

Well, it's come to this. I do apologize for my long absences this year. After 16+ years, I'm going to be either handing off the blog, or shutting it down. My grad program is taking up most of my time; I don't have the time to put into … [Read more...]

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Charley Blandy for Arlington Town Meeting, Precinct 6

March 24, 2021 By Charley on the MTA 17 Comments

Update: I survived. Another three years of meetings! Woot! - CB Dear readers: Please indulge this instance of self-promotion. Hopefully it will only happen once every three years. - Charley Vote April 10, 8am-8pmHardy School or early … [Read more...]

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“Breaking our will” — or finding it?

February 17, 2021 By Charley on the MTA 12 Comments

Gov. Baker essentially pushed out his undersecretary for Climate Affairs, David Ismay, over some comments he made to a group of Vermont community leaders working on climate change. In talking about the inherent difficulties in changing … [Read more...]

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Will Beacon Hill become Downing Street?

February 9, 2021 By Charley on the MTA 31 Comments

As noted below, former State Senator Ben Downing is running for Governor. I think I saw this coming, and I'm pretty pleased that he's taking the plunge. I hope other rank-and-file Democrats can allow themselves to get interested and even a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editor Tagged With: 2022, Ben Downing, charlie-baker, ma-gov

East Boston vs. the dumb, dangerous, expensive, sub-standard substation

February 5, 2021 By Charley on the MTA 2 Comments

One of the things you keep seeing on the enviro/climate beat is powerful entities' insistence on doing things a dumb old harmful way, when there's a cheaper healthier easier alternative, right at hand. We've got the ongoing, bewildering … [Read more...]

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Progressive Mass gala [was Monday] TONIGHT 7pm

January 25, 2021 By Charley on the MTA Leave a Comment

I'm on the "host committee" for this event! Stop on by -- they're asking for a $35 contribution. You'll get a Zoom link when you RSVP/contribute: http://progressivemass.com/2021gala It's a great organization that has an impact on … [Read more...]

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“Who’s Delaying Climate Action in Massachusetts?”

January 22, 2021 By Charley on the MTA 2 Comments

A new report from Brown University* proves what we already knew: Climate action in Massachusetts is bought off and delayed by well-heeled special interest lobbies. This is in spite of overwhelming public support in polls, and a display of … [Read more...]

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“Democracy has prevailed”

January 20, 2021 By Charley on the MTA 2 Comments

And so the Presidency of Joe Biden begins. It is beautiful and telegenic -- the rippling flags on the Mall and the ranks of National Guard making a striking image. The latter should have been unnecessary: This isn't a peaceful transfer of … [Read more...]

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“41 minutes of fear” – video narrative of the Capitol riot

January 18, 2021 By Charley on the MTA 6 Comments

If you haven’t seen this 15 minute video at the Washington Post, it’s necessary to understand the terror of January 6th. The Washington Post put together videos from a variety of sources to create a timeline of events. Everything unfolded … [Read more...]

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MLK Day: In spite of all, a window of opportunity

January 18, 2021 By Charley on the MTA Leave a Comment

First things first: Don't read me, read MLK's Letter from a Birmingham Jail, for a poke and prod of motivation. I must make two honest confessions to you, my Christian and Jewish brothers. First, I must confess that over the past few years … [Read more...]

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This seems like a good day to remind the MA Legislature that more work remains to ensure all children in MA are equally protected, regardless of the circumstances of their birth or the gender or marital status of their parents! Pass the @MassParentage Act Now! #MApoli

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This was a day & remember it so well. My home state first in marriage equality. But MA, you are last in New England in protecting LGBTQ families. This is the session to pass the MPA @MassParentage #mapoli @GLADLaw @ResolveNewEng

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On this day in 2004, Massachusetts became the first state in the United States to legalize same sex marriage.

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SUMMER TRAVEL: Despite record gas prices, AAA predicts summer travel "will be on fire" this year, with 39.2 million people in the U.S. heading 50 miles or more from home this Memorial Day weekend, an increase of 8.3 percent over 2021. Most will travel by car. #mapoli

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Thanks @TamiGouveiaMA for joining us for #familyroompolitics last night. We had a great discussion about issues important to those in the room and loved hearing about your work today and plans as LG. Next week we do it again! #mapoli #bospoli

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.@JP progressives state senate candidate forum on May 19 https://www.jamaicaplainnews.com/2022/05/17/state-senate-candidate-forum-on-may-19/423148 #bospoli #mapoli #JamaicaPlain

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