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December 5, 2022 By Charley on the MTA

UPDATE: A slight reprieve. The new date for shutdown will be 12/31/22. Plans are afoot for the site to be thoroughly crawled and archived. It won't just disappear. The site will stay up, at least for a while, but for the purpose of … [Read more...]

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

April 18, 2021 By Charley on the MTA

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

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

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...]

Filed Under: Editor Tagged With: charlie-baker, David Ismay, global-warming, Mass Fiscal Alliance

Will Beacon Hill become Downing Street?

February 9, 2021 By Charley on the MTA

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

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

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

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

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

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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maconsumers Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council @maconsumers ·
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We want to take a moment to recognize Black history month is American Freedmen history month. It’s important we recognize people by their heritage and not skin color. Repair the harm: sovereignty and 40 acres for American Freedmen today
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Happy Black history month. Let’s celebrate American Freedmen history everyday of the year but more importantly push for liberation through sovereignty. Because I want to know WHERE IS MY 40 ACRES?

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Now that there is a lull in the action, what are some Twitter accounts that are a must follow for a Massachusetts political junkie like me? As much as I know, I still feel as if I missed some great commentary surrounding the @massgop this election cycle. #mapoli

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maconsumers Massachusetts Recreational Consumer Council @maconsumers ·
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Join community this Monday for our 40 acres writing circle. Together we will raise awareness and support for reparations from Transatlantic Slave Trade.

Link in bio or http://bit.ly/reparationswritingcircle
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@DC_Draino The 110 have contempt for you and what you stand for. See @charliekirk11 interview on Bannon last Friday. Every precinct committeeman must be challenged. Every. Single. One.

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#PrecinctStrategy #mapoli

AndyP @andy_p_1989

Go get involved! Become a Precinct Committeeman! We need conservatives to start leading the Republican party! It starts locally!
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