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...]
Prediction Thread [and tell your GOTV story]
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...]
What CA Style ‘Non Partisan’ Redistricting Would look like across America
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...]
Everett betting the house on Wynn
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...]
Ocean State Republicans Unanimously Back SSM while Senate Democrats oppose
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 slithers out of Senate
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...]
Got him!
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...]
Cambridge proudly marches forward
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...]
Shame on Howie Carr
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...]
America’s Got our Back
“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...]