I was just sent this question.  Thoughts? I know that some towns have repealed bylaw restrictions on political signs, especially those that limit them to a specific time period. Can a landlord disallow election signs? We are renting a … [Read more...]

I'm here in Providence with Netroots Nation. There are bloggers and progressives from all over the country. Its really energizing to see so many involved people in one place. There were not as many Massachusetts folks here as I might have … [Read more...]

Today is Earth Day. Since it will be raining for most of the day, consider taking some time to reuse and recycle. Many people don't realize that you can leave old towels, sheets  and just about any kind of fabric in the various collection … [Read more...]

As has been mentioned elsewhere, caucuses are happening across the state today. As we did four years ago, I thought it might be nice if we had an open thread for reporting results and for people to tell their stories. I am heading to … [Read more...]

I hope that everyone enjoyed all the St. Patrick’s Day events across the state.  Once again we have lots of events coming up. Some folks who read BMG get my weekly newsletter.  I thought that I might try posting my introductory remarks and … [Read more...]

I'm encouraging you to consider attending an event for Elizabeth Warren coming up on Sunday here in Boston. The event is this Sunday, March 25 at 4:30 PM at the Boston Teachers Union, 180 Mount Vernon Street, Dorchester, MA 02125. The … [Read more...]

The Democratic State Committee race is over. First, I want to extend a big thank you to the voters of the MW District and all my friends and supporters who helped with the race. It was truly humbling to have so many volunteers come out … [Read more...]

Well, BMG commenter Sue Kennedy has called the MW race for me.  She went out on a limb with 12/14 communities reporting.  At this minute the results are Donaghue- 2934 and Morrison 525. According to an e-mail from David Kazis, the … [Read more...]

I am in the final 24 hours of my campaign for re-election to the Democratic State Committee.  I've worked hard on my campaign and it has been a very valuable experience. For most of my life I have been volunteering in campaigns and working … [Read more...]

I think that it is accurate for me to say that not many people are paying attention to the Democratic State Committee races. There are a number of elections on the ballot; most of these are uncontested.  I am in one of the races where there … [Read more...]