With the  recent publishing of Massachusetts Audubon’s report on “Losing Ground” … [Read more...]

"We know that silence equals consent when atrocities are committed against innocent men, women, and children. We know that indifference equals complicity when bigotry, hatred, and intolerance are allowed to take root. And we know that … [Read more...]

I have always been a life long enjoyer of the magic and spectacular wonder of Fireworks parading across the night's sky.   Last night however I decided to forgo attending the display at the former Fort Devens and was just sitting at … [Read more...]

I attended an event out in our neck of the woods which was billed as an informal chance for Obama supporters and Hillary supporters to come together and just talk. While the focus is clearly on wining in November I was impressed that this … [Read more...]

It is being reported that the Iconoclastic Comedian George Carlin passed away of heart failure yesterday afternoon at the age of 71. I remember seeing him many times back in the late 60's and early 70's and he was still relevant today with … [Read more...]

In looking ahead, not to the general election (where I do believe the Democrats will prevail) the real battle to transform this country will be the Senate where I doubt the Democrats can gain the 60 seats needed to thwart any attempt by the … [Read more...]

I pair this with last weekends Globe editorial (and post here on BMG) of Davie Whites Time for Criminal Sentencing Reform to make my point wherein David White suggests we step back and look at the cost of dealing with the aftermath of … [Read more...]

I recently tried to update my profile and all I managed to do was wipe it out. Even though I think I am following the procedures to input new data and it always denotes "changes saved", nothing gets saved. I have been referred to the Soap … [Read more...]

All the endless analysis, exit poling data and colorful wall charts expose is just how diverse we really are and why having only two major political parties is a failure to represent that. Governing in a true multi party system would … [Read more...]

Characteristics of  Elitism from Wikipedia include Attributes that identify an elite vary; personal achievement may not be essential. Elite usually denotes a person or group who is the best in a class. Elite attributes … [Read more...]