Scooter Libby's freedom comes at the cost of America, especially since he can't be compelled to testify under oath against the administration. Bush may have said that his penalty was too stiff, but it was precisely in the middle of the … [Read more...]
The Fight is Not Over
Sadly, in Massachusetts, we're just aren't there yet with full equality. As Chris Mason reminded us all recently, our state's hate crime laws do not include statutes for gender identity. Therefore, the people who allegedly committed a hate … [Read more...]
Live Blogging Tomorrow’s ConCon and Who’s Going to Be There
I just wanted to let everyone know that I'm going to be liveblogging tomorrow's ConCon, probably making a few posts based on what I hear (during lunch, etc.). I'll be posting both at my site and here, on BMG. Mike is going to be there too, … [Read more...]
Today’s LeftAhead: ConCon News and MA-05 Endorsement
All three hosts of LeftAhead - Mike, Lynne and I - have endorsedJamie Eldridge for the Fifth Congressional District. For more in that reasoning, fast forward 40 minutes into the show. For more reading about our endorsements, here's … [Read more...]
My Fifth Congressional Endorsement
Just like at the start of the Lt. Governor's primary race, I came out in initial favor of the 'anti-progressive' candidate. I liked Deb Goldberg for a long time then - and I liked Niki Tsongas for a long time now, too. Yet, I've never met a … [Read more...]
Senator Murray: Do the Right Thing, Kill the Amendment
Cross-posted at Ryan's Take. It may be preposterous to say the Massachusetts State House is the center of the universe, but it's something a great many people do all the time. When people call Boston the "Hub," that's exactly what they're … [Read more...]
MA-05, Sco, Health Care and Casinos
Yesterday's LeftAhead was a good one, featuring Sco from .08 Acres and a Donkey, who's as in tune with the 5th District Race as anyone. He's on at the half-hour mark, but before then you get to hear my recounting of a crazy (literally) … [Read more...]
Treasurer Cahill, Casinos and Idiocy
The Mashpee Wampanoags, who today are celebrating their official recognition by the federal government, have announced plans to open a casino by 2010, but must first go through the time-consuming process of putting land into federal trust. … [Read more...]
Today’s LeftAhead!
LeftAhead, the weekly podcast hosted by Lynne at Left in Lowell, Mike at MassMarrier and myself, aired tonight. Today's episode focused on health care, MA-05, the state convention and we even touched on ConCon. Pay special attention to some … [Read more...]
A Call For Help
I'm writing a paper for my civil rights class on the rise of netroots and its effects on today's civil rights movements and grassroots organization. I figured I'd post an open call for what everyone thinks about the rise of netroots, blogs … [Read more...]
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