I offer this simple recipe for disappointed Democrats who are dismayed at the current state of our nation and government and who despair about how to change things. Here's the recipe for one candidate and one issue: Identify a … [Read more...]
Somerville Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantyne shows why I support her
In a recent WBUR interview, Mayor-elect Katjana Ballantine shows why I like her so much. On affordable housing in Somerville, a dense and diverse city of immigrants, and the idea of lifting the state's moratorium on rent … [Read more...]
Election day in Somerville
Today, Somerville will elect a new mayor for the first time in eighteen years. We also choose four at-large city councilors, and in my precinct (Ward 5, Precinct 2) a city councilor to replace the retiring incumbent. I'm writing this … [Read more...]
It isn’t over yet
Local media outlets are reporting that the city of Boston is asking Provincetown visitors to isolate and get a COVID-19 test. From the piece (emphasis mine): Boston health officials on Tuesday urged recent visitors to Provincetown to … [Read more...]
Crickets?
The last comment I see is my own from six days ago. The last diary I see is from johntmay yesterday (7-Apr-2021) also with no comments. I also notice that the "Recommended Posts" pane says "No posts liked yet". I wonder if the site is … [Read more...]
Marking Saint Patrick’s Day — How Shall We Handle Domestic Terrorism?
As Saint Patrick's Day approaches, I realize that for the past few weeks or months I've been trying to suppress a very uncomfortable question. For some of us, 2003 was not that long ago. It was May of 2003 when the U.S. Department of State … [Read more...]
Recognizing Black Contributions to America
Kingsford "Preserving the Pit" promotional image CNN is reporting an initiative launched today (25-Jan-2021) by Kingsford (the charcoal brand) to honor and encourage the role Black Americans played in creating the American barbecue … [Read more...]
Stop The Media Steal
Our media and culture must stop the brazen attempt of Donald Trump to transform the inauguration into a fixture of Mr. Trump's media lie. Like he has done so many times before, Mr. Trump is planning to upstage the inauguration with his … [Read more...]
Ayanna Pressley Tells It Like It Is
Editor's note: Rep. Pressley's husband, Conan Harris, has contracted COVID. We wish him a speedy recovery -- and all strength, courage, and safety to both of them. Ayanna Pressley won my support in her appearance on CNN last night. … [Read more...]
America Owes Our Black Brothers and Sisters An ENORMOUS Debt of Gratitude
Urban black voters rescued all of us in this election. We owe them an enormous debt of gratitude. In order to make that more then "hopes and prayers", this is the moment to talk seriously about paying reparations and about making DC a … [Read more...]
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