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Endorsing Baker – Lowell’s Crop of “Cake & Eat It, Too” Democrats

November 2, 2014 By Jack Mitchell 8 Comments

Lowell is not unique. Cities, like Quincy and Chicopee, suffer this cancerous malady. I'm referring to elected Democrats "crossing party lines." Ostensibly, because they "vote for the best person." They disguise their ruse, as … [Read more...]

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Swapping Out Print Dopes For Digital Dignity

May 4, 2014 By Jack Mitchell Leave a Comment

(Dear BMG readers, I realize you have your own paper problems. Maybe, you can file this under: It Could Be Worse?) Crossposted from Lowell Live Feed ... Most of you know, I refer to The Sun as "The Blog of Record." I say this because … [Read more...]

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A Blogger’s Sin

October 20, 2013 By Jack Mitchell 1 Comment

Welcome to a Lowell saga, dear BMGers. No doubt, unfamiliar as your are with the deets, you know our pain. - Jack Cross posted from Left in Lowell. Thou shall not impede The Sun's meddling in local affairs. In the role of "activist … [Read more...]

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Gov. Patrick Pitches His Budget on Lowell Cable Access

March 23, 2013 By Jack Mitchell 1 Comment

(Crossposted from LeftinLowell) Here is a detailed breakdown of the Governor's proposal by MassBudget.org. Link to LTC's interview of Gov. Patrick, Here. One thing I haven't heard too much about is how the proposal fully engages … [Read more...]

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Lynch Rides Markey’s, Circa 1976, Coattails?

January 31, 2013 By Jack Mitchell 15 Comments

This diary originally started as a comment over on danfromwaltham's diary: Stephen Lynch will go to Washington to stand up, not fit in I thought better of it, and came to the conclusion to write such a comment would be taking a giant … [Read more...]

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Politics Ain’t Beanbag – Elizabeth Warren in Lowell

October 30, 2012 By Jack Mitchell Leave a Comment

Where the ax meets the grindstone - Lowell. Do you remember this ad, Fighter? For more details and to RSVP, CLICK HERE. … [Read more...]

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Brown Turns Yellow

September 18, 2012 By Jack Mitchell 1 Comment

This is not a principled stand by Sen. BrownYellow. His voting record betrays him. This is straight out panic in the face of plunging support. This is self-serving and cowardly. Sen. Scott Brown (R-Mass.) came out in opposition to Mitt … [Read more...]

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Defeated Campaigns – Don’t Lay Down

September 10, 2012 By Jack Mitchell 16 Comments

You don't want to hear this, right now. You just ran a race, it drained you and you lost. Likely, you want to ball up in a corner and stew in your own juices. I get it, but have to beg you not to. We need you! The "cause" needs you. What … [Read more...]

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American Catholic Bishops’ Opposition to Akin & GOP Platform Plank

August 22, 2012 By Jack Mitchell 15 Comments

I was raised Catholic, but have moved on to "not Atheist." An acquaintance of mine is a practicing Catholic and had some interesting observations, as she struggles with what Akin's comments meant to a family planner who relys on what you … [Read more...]

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The Sun Shines On Golnik’s Astroturf

August 12, 2012 By Jack Mitchell 3 Comments

Crossposted from www.leftinlowell.com AstroTurf is kinda like sockpuppets. ;v) Astroturfing is a form of advocacy in support of a political, organizational, or corporate agenda, designed to give the appearance of a "grassroots" … [Read more...]

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A good write up for how Ranked Choice Voting failed in Missouri.

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Sintoniza el Miércoles 17 de agosto a las 2PM para un foro virtual sobre temas clave relacionados con la inseguridad alimentaria en MA con tres candidatos a Vicegobernador, @MayorDriscoll, @EricLesser y @TamiGouveiaMA. #mapoli #MAVotesAgainstHunger https://www.projectbread.org/events/foro-virtual-de-candidatos-sobre-inseguridad-alimentaria

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Workers at MASS MoCA schedule 1-day strike https://www.masspolicyreport.com/2022/08/15/workers-at-mass-moca-schedule-1-day-strike/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter @masspolicy #MApoli #Massachusetts

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I won't say Andrea Campbell is my top choice for AG unless or until she is. But I will say McMahon will get my vote when all of the other candidates withdrawal #MaPoli

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It was great running into so many friends at the @THEWOONAACP summer cook out. Great to reconnect w/ OG executive board I served with when I was political action chair. Nice to see the new leadership going strong! ⚖️ #MAPoli #MALeg

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Democrat @AndreaForAG’s Number 1 priority is defunding the police. As your next Attorney General, I will always make sure that our Law Enforcement knows we have their back. I back the Blue! #mapoli

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