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Letter from a Birmingham Jail

January 16, 2017 By daves

Worth another read.  You will note, among other things, that it is not entitled, "Letter from a the Birmingham Holiday Inn."   WHILE confined here in the Birmingham city jail, I came across your recent statement calling our … [Read more...]

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Stand With Paris

November 15, 2015 By daves

The Consulate General of France in Boston has announced that there will be a Solidarity Rally today, November 15 at noon, on Boston Common at the Parkman Bandstand.   If you can attend, it would be a nice way to show support for the people … [Read more...]

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Barack Obama Signs Bill Authorizing Santa to Kill the Little Children

December 17, 2011 By daves

Well, not really.  But then again, he also didn't sign a bill authorizing the military to detain U.S. Citizens.  The Defense Reauthorization Act of 2012 has a Subtitle D, entitled "Detainee Matters".  Sections 1031 and 1032 deal with … [Read more...]

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Who Will Lead the Department of Health and Human Services?

February 3, 2009 By daves

With Daschle out, who should the President nominate for HHS?  How about Dr. Howard Dean?  He's been speaking out on healthcare reform lately.  What do you think? … [Read more...]

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Palin for President

September 13, 2008 By daves

Its what I've been waiting for.  Watch the video here! … [Read more...]

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Police State

August 30, 2008 By daves

Per this report, St. Paul police raided the headquarters of groups preparing to protest the Republican National Convention.  Guns drawn?  Chilling effect, anyone?   … [Read more...]

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Kerry v. O’Reilley

August 14, 2008 By daves

With all of the talk on BMG about Senator Kerry and his challenger, Mr. O'Reilly, I became curious about the money aspects of this campaign. The FEC summary reports as of June 30 are here. The Kerry report is here The O'Reilly report is … [Read more...]

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Is This What You Were Looking Forward To?

March 2, 2008 By daves

According to this story in the London Times, Barack Obama is talking about appointing two Republicans to his cabinet, one as Secretary of Defense and one as Secretary of State.  Is this what you were anticipating? … [Read more...]

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Republican Play Book for Attacking Obama?

February 17, 2008 By daves

This article  from the Times of London gives a preview of how some hard right republicans think they can attack Barak Obama in the general election.  Comments?   … [Read more...]

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Islamic Fundamentalism in Iraqi University

December 9, 2007 By daves

According to the Times of London, Christian women attending university in Basra have been threatened with death if they do not conform to Islamic standards of dress while attending school.  How's that democracy going, anyhow?   … [Read more...]

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OTR: Diana DiZoglio discusses potential retaliation from Mass. Legislature over audit https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/otr-diana-dizoglio-discusses-potential-retaliation-from-mass-legislature-over-audit/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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Mass. Conservatives Win Big in Second MassGOP Caucus: Crush Baker 2.0/Establishment Candidate https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mass-conservatives-win-big-in-second-massgop-caucus-crush-baker-2-0-establishment-candidate/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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A huge pleasure to join @RepDylan as he launched the #Massachusetts Friends of UK Legislative Caucus at the home of the @FCDOPeterAbbott. It was wonderful to talk about how we can collaborate to benefit constituents and deepen long-standing ties! #mapoli

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theaaholcomb Thea Holcomb @theaaholcomb ·
3 Apr

If you're familiar with #mapoli I have questions for you!

My intern is applying for an internship there - obvs I'm thrilled. 😊 What should she know about how the MA legislature is staffed? What other essential knowledge would you pass along?

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3 Apr

Mounting evidence that the citizens of MA are over taxed https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2023/04/03/mounting-evidence-that-the-citizens-of-ma-are-over-taxed/ #Massachusetts #MApoli #bospoli #MassPolicyReport

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erintiernan Erin Tiernan @erintiernan ·
3 Apr

It's April in #mapoli which means budget season is in full swing. The House will soon pitch a tax relief proposal alongside their 2024 fiscal plan.
- @MBTA staffing shortage cou;d keep trains from running on time
- Auditor DiZoglio won't back down
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