Looking for a way to celebrate Independence Day that helps elect Democrats AND do something fun with non-political friends and family, and is good exercise? Consider marching in a parade with your favorite Democratic candidate. Back in … [Read more...]

A couple of days ago the Boston Globe published an article “Carroll Center lauds work of its forced-out leader.”  The article clearly states that the Carroll Center board made “no finding of harassment.”   In brief, Mike Festa resigned … [Read more...]

Looking for a way to do something fun, get some exercise and support a politician of your choice? Consider marching in the Boston Pride with your favorite Democratic candidate or office holder. So often as Democratic activists we have to … [Read more...]

Hey BMGers!  I'm sorry that I have been MIA for a bit. Semi-retirement is great! Folks told me that I'd be busier than I ever was.  They were so right. It's taken me a little time to get used to the new platform, but I'm finding that it … [Read more...]

It appears that Rep. Tom Conroy is looking at running for the U. S. Senate. … [Read more...]

I've spent a fair amount of my free time over the past few months volunteering in the special election that is being held as a result of a tie vote. The primary was on Tuesday. It looks like the Sixth Worcester District is ground zero of … [Read more...]

Steve Grossman - Keeping his Promises - Getting it Done Emily Rooney interviewed Steve Grossman the other day.  Here is a man who is simply keeping his promises and getting the job done.   In this clip he talks about moving money … [Read more...]

The Massachusetts Democratic Convention is coming soon.  This is an "Issues Convention" but it is good preparation for a nominating convention.  In 2012 a number of candidates will compete at the Convention for the Democratic … [Read more...]

The Massachusetts Democratic Convention is coming soon.  Even if you were not elected a delegate, there are many ways that you can participate.   1) You can volunteer at the Convention.  We always need volunteers, especially … [Read more...]

Andy tells a great story about his mother in his 90s.  They were expecting her to die in the fall, but she hung on through November, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years.  She hung on long enough to make a contribution in the New … [Read more...]