Yesterday Deval Patrick ordered that all flags at state buildings be flown at half-staff any day that a funeral is held in Massachusetts for a soldier killed in a war zone. Not only does this honor the fallen soldiers who have given their … [Read more...]
48 hours until the ConCon
First off, I just want to say that I would rather be writing about an issue that is really an issue, and not some political space filler. It looks as though Donato is not going to change his vote, even though it's clearly obvious that his … [Read more...]
My letter to Senate President Therese Murray
Dear Senate President Murray,I am urging you to kill the vote on the same-sex marriage amendment on June 14th. I am urging you to kill it for good, and not just postpone it. This issue has taken over my life for the past four years. I have … [Read more...]
Gov. Deval Patrick Backs Down From Supporting GLBT Youth
I've just returned from vacation and am catching up on all the local news I've missed over the past 8 days. I just read about Governor Deval Patrick's schedule change in regards to appearing and speaking at the GLBT Youth Pride Day in … [Read more...]
Don’t just volunteer for the pro-amendment reps. opponent, be the opponent.
I'm seriously considering running against my current rep. in the next election. I know that it's a huge step and requires a lot of financial support, but I just saw it done when I was living in Somerville, and I know it could happen here … [Read more...]
Urgent!! Let’s all do this to stop discrimination!
I was just thinking about the impending vote coming up tomorrow on the gay marriage amendment. What if we flood the Speaker of the House DiMasi and Senate President Travaglini's offices with calls from now until tomorrow and urge them not … [Read more...]
Saving Progressive Radio in Boston
If you are upset by the fact that Boston's progressive talk suddenly went off the air and want to do something about it, join us!Save Progressive Radio in BostonWe are a newly formed (as of yesterday) group of concerned folks who want to … [Read more...]
No more “Boston’s Progressive Talk” radio as of Dec. 22nd
According to the discussion board at WKOS, Boston's Progressive Talk, which airs Air America Radio and Jones Radio Network shows, will soon be off the air.As of December 22nd, the station will be switching formats and dropping progressive … [Read more...]
Healy’s “Spend-O-Meter”
If you haven't already seen the side show act that is now Kerry Healy's campaign, head on over to Boston.com for the story.Apparently Healy has relized how horrible her chances are of winning this election. She has taken to the idea that … [Read more...]