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Give Troy Davis a new trial.

September 18, 2011 By liveandletlive

I can't believe this happens in America to this day. Troy Davis is set to be executed on September 21st in spite of new evidence that he did not kill police officer Mark MacPhail in 1989. He was convicted on witness testimony only; there … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: death-penalty, fair trial, physical evidence, Troy Davis, witness testimony

My Goodness – The parade is forming!

September 12, 2011 By liveandletlive

I am so happy to hear that the people in the audience can enthusiastically and confidently enlighten Mr. Romney and anyone else who might be standing nearby. Yes people, the parade is forming. Here's hoping that soon it will be marching … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: corporations, corporations are people, informed voters, mitt-romney, protests

So the Tea Party Express is FOR cutting corporate loopholes?

September 5, 2011 By liveandletlive

From what I'm hearing from the people they are electing, defense cuts and corporate loophole reform are off the table. I know this is a comedy show but I'm rather shocked to hear her say the things she is saying. It's sort of the opposite … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: cnn, debate, manipulation, public-opinion, tea-party-express

Support Mark Miller for State Representative

August 23, 2011 By liveandletlive

Please support Mark Miller for state representative from the 3rd Berkshire District.  Mark Miller is a member of the Massachusetts Green-Rainbow Party and has a very good chance of winning this seat in the special election on Tuesday … [Read more...]

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If you’re not wealthy, your rights to freedom and privacy are at risk.

May 22, 2011 By liveandletlive

I agree that there should be some way to root out fraudulent use of government assistance.  It drives me crazy to see it happen.  But I also agree that the government often takes things a step too far.  While our leaders can't seem to come … [Read more...]

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One gallon of propane = $6.68

March 10, 2011 By liveandletlive

Can you believe it? One gallon of propane = $6.68. On top of that they add the the Hazmat surcharge of $9.69 and a fuel recovery fee of $5.87 per delivery. Minimum wage in Massachusetts is $8.00/hour. Even if you earn twice that, you have … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: basic-needs, cost-of-living, inflation, price-gouging, utilities

IRV Bill needs co-sponsors. Call your Reps – deadline Feb 4th.

February 2, 2011 By liveandletlive

HD 02026 is being introduced by Representative Alice Wolf of Cambridge to allow cities and towns to adopt a "ranked choice" or "instant runoff" form of voting. Please ask your state representative and state senator to co-sponsor (deadline … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: elections, irv, majority-vs-plurality, true-representation.

Generational responsibility? Try it and you’ll go to jail.

January 26, 2011 By liveandletlive

I find this to be a shocking display of why the powerless can never get ahead.  What this woman did is something I might have done if I lived part of the time with my father in another town. I would have felt it OK to enroll my … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: education, property-taxes, school-vouchers, united-states-of-america

What does “the center” mean?

November 10, 2010 By liveandletlive

The biggest battle in today's political climate and debate over the issues is overcoming the Washington version of "center".  I have been waiting for someone to aptly explain the problem better than I possibly could.  This morning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: blue-dogs, centrists, democrats, elites, politics, washington-dc

I am proudly supporting Jill Stein for Governor

November 1, 2010 By liveandletlive

I am supporting Jill Stein because her vision is the right one.  She is the only one with the real solutions to make this state a better place for all of us.  It's time to take the next step forward.  Vote Jill Stein for … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: a-real-economy, affordable-green-energy, education, jill-stein-for-governor, massachusetts, progressives

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