I am getting concerned that I keep seeing articles like this one in the Times, whispering about 'major Democrats' trying to recruit 'a white Knight' to save the party from a 'disaster'. I wonder if Democrats are really still used to … [Read more...]

Cross posted from Progressive Mass, big shout out to Harmony Wu and Ben Wright for their tremendous editing, formatting, and imaging assistance Here's a sneak peak at a blog post I've had the privilege of writing for Progressive … [Read more...]

Per Commonwealth Magazine: Recently estimated at about $2 billion – which doesn’t include the cost of financing – the full cost of adding seven new trolley stations in East Cambridge, Somerville and Medford could wind up as much as $1 … [Read more...]

There is a down to the wire Labour leadership election that could send the Bernie Sanders-esque Jeremy Corbyn into a surprise first place finish as Leader of the Opposition. Like Bernie, Jeremy is a democratic socialist representing a far … [Read more...]

He has been for quite some time, from a thoughtful approach to smart growth, a wise road not taken on the Olympics proposal, and a commitment to sustainability and mixed use development that has allowed Somerville to leapfrog ahead of other … [Read more...]

As a millennial and a progressive who came of age during the dreadful Bush years, Jon Stewart was my lodestar, particularly during the period between 9/11 and the 2004 election. Those were the dark days when Bush was flying high, waging war … [Read more...]

I urge everyone concerned about criminal justice reform to check out the great poll Mass Inc just released which demonstrates there is a broad consensus in favor of criminal justice reform across the Massachusetts political spectrum. The … [Read more...]

In the wake of the USOC pulling out of the Boston 2024 Olympic bid, we are already seeing a narrative form that Boston likes things small, is too provincial to think globally, and is scared of wide scale city changing projects. I would … [Read more...]

I made a quick cheat sheet. Links to the statement under the name. Supports Sen. Elizabeth Warren Sen. Ed Markey Rep. Seth Moulton Rep. Stephen Lynch Rep. Katherine Clark Rep. Jim McGovern Rep. Niki Tsongas Rep. Joe … [Read more...]

I continue to be impressed by Rep. Katherine Clark (D-MA-CD5) who has been able to amass significant legislative achievements in just two terms while rising in influence within the Democratic Caucus despite being in the minority party. … [Read more...]