Former US Rep., HHS Secretary, and Ambassador to Ireland Margaret Heckler died in Virginia today at the age of 87.  She was defeated by Barney Frank in 1982 when they were put in the same district by redistricting.  She was the last woman … [Read more...]

Secretary Galvin has certified three questions for the November ballot: Question 1: To see if the Commonwealth will vote to limit the number of patients per nurse. Question 2: To see if the Commonwealth will go on record opposing … [Read more...]

Senators Elizabeth Warren and Cory Booker tried their hands at connecting politics to faith-based themes.  It's about time and we need this now more than ever.  In an age when the Religious Right has completely sacrificed whatever was left … [Read more...]

I just saw a Facebook post that made me realize I may be procedurally confused about the possible ballot question seeking to roll back protections for our transgendered fellow Bay Staters.  My understanding is that the General Court enacted … [Read more...]

State Representative Jim Miceli passed away today at the age of 83 after collapsing at the opening day of Wilmington Little League.  He had represented Tewksbury and Wilmington, currently designated 19th Middlesex, since 1977 and … [Read more...]

First Lady Barbara Bush, one of only two women in history to be both a wife and mother of Presidents passed away today at the age of 92.  She had recently opted not to seek further medical treatment.  She and George HW hold the record for … [Read more...]

I did not attend myself, but I'm curious as to the impressions of others.  Did you attend one of these events?  If so which one and what did you see and hear?  If you watched the DC event on TV what stuck out to you? … [Read more...]

Donald Trump fired Secretary of State Rex Tillerson this morning and plans to nominate CIA Director Mike Pompeo to take his place.  Meanwhile Pompeo's deputy Gina Hapsel will be nominated to lead the CIA and would be the first woman to hold … [Read more...]