I recently had a fairly long conversation with Alan Khazei, and then I went into his campaign HQ in downtown Boston to speak with many members of his campaign team. I learned a lot from speaking with Alan and his staff. I'd already done my … [Read more...]
Why I favor the Public Option, and a plea for a band-aid in the meantime
I favor supporting the Public Option for a couple of reasons, or maybe three: o Realistically, it's all we're going to get this time 'round. o NOT having it would make a total mockery of healthcare reform, imho. … [Read more...]
Autism Speaks DOES NOT speak for me!
Many of us who are blessed with being autistic rankle at the term "disorder" -- our condition is a part of the natural order of things, and is, perhaps a "different" order, if you will. I find this latest video by Autism Speaks to be quite … [Read more...]
It’s official: Paul Kirk
Just announced at the State House. Also: Statement by The President on The Appointment of Paul Kirk as US Senator From Massachusetts "I am pleased that Massachusetts will have its full representation in the United States Senate in … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick: successful surgery!
Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick is in good condition, alert and resting comfortably... Full text of press release. … [Read more...]
This is my invitation to help build a movement to stop the climate crisis
Dear World, This is an invitation to help build a movement--to take one day and use it to stop the climate crisis. On October 24, we will stand together as one planet and call for a fair global climate treaty. United by a common call to … [Read more...]
Legal Affairs: Can We Improve Our Quality of Life at Less Cost?
Legal Affairs: Virginia Senator Pushes For Prison Reform Legal Affairs: Author Examines Effects Of Solitary Confinement The first was an interview with Senator Jim Webb about the bill he has just introduced to study why, as he put it, "the … [Read more...]
These Irish eyes are smilin’ for O’Bama
There was a wonderful "human interest" column in the Springfield Republican newspaper on Saint Patrick's Day, about one of our hardest-working organizers in Western Mass, Pat Carney. Pat was one of the Springfield Coordinators for Deval … [Read more...]
Check out my post on Energy Grants for Massachusetts
I give full credit to our Governor, for his work (alongside other Governors) with the transition team to influence how the package was put together, and for preparing our state to be prepared to apply for and qualify for these kinds of … [Read more...]
Governor Patrick’s remarks at today’s Springfield hearing will be streamed live
Governor Patrick's remarks at today's hearing will be streamed live at the Channel 22 (Springfield) web site. … [Read more...]
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