Senator Harris gave a brilliant speech yesterday asserting that a pluralistic patriotism is still possible in modern America. Her speech was grounded in the core values of this country, starting with her stirring defense of the Constitution … [Read more...]
Veep-stakes Predictions
Everyone gets two choices: Who do you want? Who will get picked? … [Read more...]
Getting to Know Karen Bass
One Karen I’m happy to elevate is Karen Bass, the latest frontrunner in the Biden Veela takes. I’ve already made the case for Warren and Duckworth, but this Times profile makes me less nervous about Bass. The only downside I see is the … [Read more...]
Dave Grohl Stands with Teachers
Dave Grohl on why teachers like his mom are ‘My Hero’ giving their students ‘The Best of You’ while needing proper protection during ‘Times Like These’ by reopening remotely. We should ‘Walk’ not ‘Run’ back to school, since Betsy DeVos and … [Read more...]
The False Choices of American Capitalism in a Time of Covid
Cuchi Cuchi. The Field. The Cantab Lounge. The Bergamont. Great Scott. The Eastern Standard. The Halibut Point Tavern. The Tumble Inn Diner. Bella Luna Milky Way. These are just some of the businesses that have closed for good in the … [Read more...]
Vote Yes on 2: Yes on Ranked Choice
My fellow Massholes: Vote Yes on 2 this November. Ranked choice will transform our democracy. No more negative ads, no more minority rule, no more partisan duopolies or monopolies, no more lesser of two evils. Just vote for the candidates … [Read more...]
What Teachers Think About Reopening
Disclaimer that I am an RTA/MTA member, building rep, and paid summer member organizer. If anything, those connections make what I have to say even more true and less biased since I am hearing from teachers across my district and the … [Read more...]
Duckworth for Vice President
I’m proud to have met Senator Tammy Duckworth and work on her first campaign. Despite being a double amputee and Purple Heart receiving veteran of the Iraq War, she has always had her patriotism and American identity questioned by her … [Read more...]
I’m glad Joe Kennedy ran. I’m voting for Ed Markey
I defended Joe Kennedy from attacks against him because he ran against Ed Markey, someone with a mixed record whom I thought this blog overrated as a progressive champion. Later I decided to support him for two key reasons. I felt like he … [Read more...]
Ending Racist Policing Starts at Home
Jon Stewart called the cops our internal border patrol in a recent interview and I’ve seen it in our own backyard. While I love seeing photos of white majority towns in Greater Boston holding BLM rallies and vigils on their town commons, I … [Read more...]
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