Party politics is a dying craft. Fewer and fewer Bay Staters identify as Democrat or Republican. Younger generations are far more likely to register as unenrolled than mine, just as my generation is more independent than that of my … [Read more...]

OK,I'll admit it. I'm done with the constant hand wringing about Martha Coakley not being liberal enough to deserve our support. What is wrong with this picture ? Pogo said : "We have met the enemy and they are us." Why can't we see … [Read more...]

Just finished watching Episode One of The Roosevelts, An Intimate History and WOW ! What an amazing story. As an American history major and lifelong progressive activist it sent goosebumps up my spine and brought many a tear to my eye. … [Read more...]

It has been a week of disappointment for this progressive activist. I have wrestled with conflicting thoughts and emotions ranging from throwing in the towel to abandoning party politics altogether. But with time for my wounds to heal and … [Read more...]

I am so proud to share the good news that my union, the 22,000 member National Association of Government Employees, endorsed my candidate Mike Lake for Lt. Governor today.  Read more on www.electmikelake.com. Fred Rich LaRiccia Senior … [Read more...]

I'm getting tired of the right-wing conservative whine 'what has John Tierney actually done' ? There used to be a TV show called 'Dragnet' where Officer Joe Friday says to the witness :  'Just the facts, ma'am.' Herewith, Fact #1 : … [Read more...]

I am happy to share the news with my friends at BMG that the Coalition for Social Justice has endorsed Mike Lake for Lt. Governor. Fred Rich LaRiccia Senior Advisor Lake for Lt. Governor Campaign … [Read more...]

Tonight in a meeting of the Bay State Stonewall Democrats, BSSD voted handily to endorse Mike Lake for Lt. Governor. Steve Kerrigan, who is openly gay, was expected by many to gain BSSD's endorsement. We at Team Lake are thrilled and … [Read more...]

Democratic candidate for Lt. Governor, Mike Lake, continued his unbroken win streak by capturing the recent Cape Cod straw poll in Eastham. His string of victories include: POLL DATE             LOCATION           RESULTS  %  (% shows … [Read more...]

I'd like to share with all my progressive friends on BMG this letter from my good friend Greg Liakos.  If you can help Jason on Tuesday April 1st, even if it's for one hour, please fill out the … [Read more...]