Usually I love reading David Bernstein, he was one of the highlights of the dearly departed (still feels weird saying it) Phoenix and an astute and fair minded commentator on the local political scene. But today he made his best Dan From … [Read more...]

Fellow progressives and addled out political junkies, we need predictions for tomorrow. What's the percentage in each primary race? Who win's the Sanford-Colbert battle? Can the Celtics build on the momentum of Pierce's great run last … [Read more...]

There is an amazing post on Daily Kos outlining how a California style non partisan redistricting commission would've allocated districts across the country. For what it's worth, Massachusetts did a pretty good job this round and was only … [Read more...]

Can Casinos save Everett? Apparently that is what the city's Mayor happens to think. According to Carlo DiMaria: "We're excited to bring this to the residents,'' DeMaria said in brief remarks this afternoon. "We think we've struck … [Read more...]

Thought I'd link to an interesting analysis of the political situation behind the Rhode Island State Senate vote on gay marriage this week. It is interesting because, our neighbors 'down south' have a unique debate that parallels the … [Read more...]

Baucus to retire Good riddance, this man single handedly represents everything wrong with American politics. He is already in bed with a lobbyist (literally) and I am sure she secured him a decent post-politics gig, watch him decry … [Read more...]

Fantastic job by all law enforcement officials for taking their time, waiting, securing the site, and capturing the suspect alive without firing a shot. Hopefully we can get some answers. Our week-long nightmare is over. Let's reopen our … [Read more...]

I graduated in 2006 from the Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, the only public high school in Cambridge. Apparently, so did suspect #1. As this awful day unfolds, we are going to be hearing a lot about these two, who they were, what they … [Read more...]

Boston's favorite hack writer and shock jock took this opportunity to shamelessly exploit a terrible tragedy and advance a terrible public policy. Never let a good tragedy go to waste as the saying goes... Progressives must be VIGILANT … [Read more...]

“Boston is a tough and resilient town,” Obama added. “So are its people. I’m supremely confident that Bostonians will pull together, take care of each other, and move forward as one proud city. And as they do, the American people will be … [Read more...]