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Massie Receives Endorsements in Run-up to Party Chair Election

November 11, 2020 By roborig 17 Comments

A number of groups and individuals have signaled their support for Bob Massie to be the next Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party. The Party’s Democratic State Committee will vote on Thursday, November 12th. Jamie Eldridge, the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bob-massie, boston-globe, CD 1, democratic-party, MAPA, mapoli, Mass Dems, massachusetts, Mayor Alex Morse, pda, pdm, politics, Rep Richard Neal, the Intercept

Bob Massie: Building Our Future Together (& Update!)

November 7, 2020 By roborig 4 Comments

From Bob Massie: Just a month ago I was drafted to run by a group of concerned State Committee members and long-time activists. Though I immediately started calling people, I also did something that neither of the other two candidates … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bob-massie, democratic-party, mapoli, Mass Dems, massachusetts, politics

Bob Massie is running for Chair of the Massachusetts Democratic Party

November 3, 2020 By roborig 64 Comments

Dear Fellow Democrats and Members of the State Committee,I am writing to announce that I will be seeking the position of Chair of our State Democratic party on November 12, 2020.Though the chair’s race is extremely important because it will … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editor, User Tagged With: bob-massie, democratic-party, mapoli, Mass Dems, massachusetts, politics

New Progressive Talk Radio Voice, Samantha Clemens, Saturday Mornings WWZN 1510AM

July 31, 2009 By roborig 5 Comments

Hope you'll tune in for The Samantha Clemens Show this Saturday morning from 10 to 11 ET on WWZN AM 1510, RevolutionBoston, streaming live at www.samanthaclemens.com On the Show This Week: "I am not a racist" says Officer Justin Barrett, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: boston, massachusetts, media, progressive-talk, progressive-talk-radio, samantha-clemens, wwzn

Jeff Santos Show interview with Cambridge Mayor Simmons

July 30, 2009 By roborig Leave a Comment

c/p itinerantactivist The Jeff Santos Show on 1510AM Revolution Boston will interview Cambridge Mayor Denise Simmons regarding the Gates-Crowley controversy tomorrow morning 7/30/09 at 8:45 am ET. The interview will be rebroadcast at 6pm ET … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: cambridge, crowley, denise-simmons, gates, jeff-santos, progressive-radio, progressive-talk, wwzn

June 27th is Arlington National Healthcare Day of Service

June 25, 2009 By roborig 6 Comments

Arlington National Healthcare Day of Service Saturday, June 27th 10am - 2pm - Come Tell Your Healthcare Stories - Learn About Healthcare Proxies - Sign Up for Arlington Volunteer Medical Reserve Corps - Send Postcards to Your … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: arlington, health-care, healthcare, ofa, ofa-ma

OBLIVIOUS TO THE ROSE

February 2, 2009 By roborig 4 Comments

c/p:Itinerant Activist roborig (Brandeis '77) , is an artist and political activist blogging under the name Itinerant Activist, currently working on Progressive Media Reform Issues. This issue is about how art, politics and the economic … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: activism, art, brandeis, culture, economy, education, jehuda-reinharz, massachusetts, museums, rose-art-museum, universities

Local Progressive Talk Host Jeff Santos Returns to Local Airwaves for Special Election Coverage

October 28, 2008 By roborig 10 Comments

Starting today at 4pm Jeff Santos (formerly host of "The Jeff Santos Show" on WKOX/WXKS AM) returns to the airwaves in Boston on WWZN 1510 AM for special 2008 Election Coverage. Jeff will be broadcasting "Race 2008" from 4-5pm, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: election-2008, jeff-santos, massachusetts, media, progressive-talk, radio

FCC Commissioners Copps & Adelstein in Boston Tuesday 10/23 Forum: Media Ownership Concentration

October 19, 2007 By roborig 4 Comments

crossposted on dailykosBelow is the information about the forum posted on the Emerson College website. I hope the forum will get good attendance and bring this important issue to the forefront as it has a direct impact ON EVERY OTHER … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: emerson-college, fcc, jonathan-adelstein, localism, massachusetts, media, media-concentration, media-ownership, media-reform, michael-copps, progressive-radio

SAVE PROGRESSIVE RADIO IN BOSTON

December 24, 2006 By roborig Leave a Comment

We've formed a new group in the last few days to try and save AAR & Jones Radio progressive broadcasting here in Boston.We have a group here:http://groups.yahoo....and we have scheduled our first meeting:December 27  7pm Panera @ … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: air-america, boston, clear-channel, progressive, radio, save

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“Utter breakdown ... *it’s just not okay*” [emphasis original]

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Earlier, I spoke at the #MACOVIDOversight hearing and voiced my concerns & the concerns of my colleagues and constituents. I then asked @MassGovernor what I believe was a straightforward question...and received a not-so-straightforward response.

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In 2014, I was a clerk for the ME legislature's enviro committee and I'm flabbergasted by the arguments by progressive Reps (many of whom I respect) against making committee votes and testimony public. /1 #mapoli @act_on_mass @byChrisVan @statehousenews
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What conditions accounts for this?

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These process-oriented votes do indeed have a profound effect on the substance.

If your rep isn’t progressive on transparency and process, then they’re not that progressive.

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36 reps voted in favor of transparency today, with 122 reps opposed. Roll call below:

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