Chris Finn, Democratic nominee for State Representative in the Ninth Essex District (Saugus, Wakefield, Lynn), has been proudly endorsed by: * Massachusetts Teachers Association (MTA) * Massachusetts Union for Human Services Workers … [Read more...]

after denouncing this worker benefit (Ballot Question 4) in two televised debates Wong is Wrong reversed himself Friday in my local paper, The Wakefield Daily Item, so his opponent, Democratic nominee for State Representative (9th … [Read more...]

" When things get really tough - when you work hard, play by the rules, but something terrible happens and you're struggling to make it - who is going to be on your side, in your corner, fighting for you ?  Who is going to build a future … [Read more...]

This letter was written by a resident of Wakefield - Richard Tisei's hometown - and explains the Republican conundrum.  Fred Rich LaRiccia The contest for the seat in the House of Representatives from the Massachusetts Sixth … [Read more...]

REPORTING FROM THE FRONT LINES... I rallied with my fellow Dems this morning at the Port Hole Pub for the Lynn DCC annual breakfast. I attended with my candidate for the 9th Essex House Rep seat, Chris Finn, who is challenging incumbent … [Read more...]

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...]