Coakley has worked her whole career to keep families safer from gun violence. As Middlesex DA she worked with schools to develop programs that would help prevent tragedies like Columbine, she worked in cities like Lowell to launch 24-hour … [Read more...]
Getting the Facts Straight on Outside Money in the Governor’s Race
Despite false attacks from Steve Grossman and her fellow opponents, the facts are clear: Martha Coakley believes that outside special interest money does not belong in the race for governor. Coakley has made it clear that she believes … [Read more...]
Arlington for Elizabeth Warren is very busy. Come get busy with us.
Elizabeth Warren will address the Democratic National Convention this Wednesday night, and we will be watching it together! Our viewing party starts at 8pm at our local headquarters at 46 Mass Ave in Lexington. Please RSVP to … [Read more...]
Services provided in the DD community service system are not one size fits all
I have worked with many families, staff, and individuals who have moved out of Fernald and places like that. Once out no one has ever asked to go back. A lot of times hesitation to move is a result of not knowing aything else. There is … [Read more...]
Anybody go to the Human Service Summit today?
I wasn't able to go. I would love to hear how you thought it went. … [Read more...]
Capuano’s supporter (one person) lack of class
A few days ago I was driving through 4 corners in Woburn. I saw there was a Capuano lawn sign planted in the no man's land in front of the 7-11. I had been delivering signs in Arlington and Burlington earlier in the week. I had one left. I … [Read more...]
Capuano hits hard at Coakley yesterday, flips his position today
See link to breaking news below Capuano flips Yesterday he was saying her position proved she couldn't do the job. This afternoon he announces that he shares the same position. What flipped his hand? Was it the fact that so many women's … [Read more...]
Is raising taxes political suicide?
When legislators talk about talking about raising taxes they say it would be political suicide. I disagree. It is how it is framed. Most of our legislators don't have real opposition. There is no real GOP and incumbency is very powerful. I … [Read more...]
Martha Coakley won the straw poll at the Arlington and Lexington DTC Fundraiser
The Arlington and Lexington Town Democratic Town Committees held a very nice fundraiser. There was a panel discussion with Senator Ken Donnelly, Representatives Jay Kaufmann, Will Brownsberger, and Sean Garballey. As always it was great to … [Read more...]
Several hundred attendees at Rep Barney Frank event and not one heckler
The Town Hall was much more sedate than the last one. The Representative and all the people speaking agreed on the Public Option, the need to reform health care, and to bring our troops home. There were minor disagreements on specifics but … [Read more...]