The 100+ responses to my civic engagement post are nothing short of extraordinary. What an incredible wealth of good ideas and insights. I just spent a couple of hours summarizing them for the benefit of our working group, and I … [Read more...]
BMG chats up “progressive centrist” Paul Hodes, one of New Hampshire’s two new Members of Congress
Bob and I had a very interesting and enjoyable conversation with Paul Hodes, who is the congressman-elect for New Hampshire's second congressional district, a netroots favorite, and a most personable fellow. We'll write up some … [Read more...]
Another day, another stupid NY Times op-ed by someone who doesn’t realize what happened Nov. 7
I very much hope that my esteemed co-blogger Bob, who is finishing his history Ph.D. at Columbia University, never runs across a faculty member named Thomas B. Edsall. This guy hasn't a clue.He published an op-ed in today's NY Times , … [Read more...]
Civic Engagement: we need your help!
So. I'm the co-chair of the Patrick/Murray Transition working group on "civic engagement." This means a couple of things. One, I will probably have next to no time for blogging over the next couple of weeks, except for … [Read more...]
Romney backs judicial activism
Not-soon-enough-to-be-ex-Gov. Mitt Romney filed a lawsuit today in which he asks the Supreme Judicial Court to bypass the state legislature if they fail to vote on the anti-marriage amendment.Romney is asking the court to order the … [Read more...]
Hey, gun enthusiasts: did you think Howie Carr was your friend? Think again.
Here's a note to all of our local gun enthusiasts (yes, Bruce, I'm talking to you): Howie Carr disrespects you way, way more than any Ted Kennedy-lovin' brie-nibblin' chardonnay-sippin' Volvo-drivin' lefty. Check out today's … [Read more...]
Fehrnstrom tries to contain damage over pension flap
Poor Eric Fehrnstrom. All the guy wanted was a Bulger-esque pension bonanza to "serve his town" on the Brookline Housing Authority -- housing being a subject as to which, apparently, the extent of his knowledge consists of what he's … [Read more...]
Patrick/Murray Transition announces working group members — blogger appears on list
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:Richard ChaconLibby DeVecchi617-367-2006press@devalpatrick.com DEVAL PATRICK/TIM MURRAY ANNOUNCE TRANSITION WORKING GROUPS AND MEMBERS Groups to Meet With Residents Across the State,Two Deputy … [Read more...]
Hacks gone wild — special Fehrnstrom edition!
Today's Globe, front-page, above the fold. Gotta love it.Governor Mitt Romney has installed his most prominent aide, Eric Fehrnstrom, as the state appointee on the Brookline Housing Authority, a move that will allow Fehrnstrom to … [Read more...]
CompUSA, Super 88 stand up for freedom!
From today's Globe:Electronics retailer CompUSA Inc. and Asian grocer Super 88 are planning to open on Thanksgiving Day in Massachusetts, apparently in defiance of the state's 17th-century blue laws that prohibit most merchants from doing … [Read more...]
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