Joe Biden speaks on Corona virus pandemic On Thursday, March 12 2020, Joe Biden reminded us of how a President behaves in a crisis. He was calm, measured, specific, and concrete. He laid out the urgent and immediate steps we must take … [Read more...]

For some weeks now, supporters of Mr. Sanders have been saying that he should get the nomination even if he enters the convention with plurality, but not majority, of delegates. Mr. Sanders has had a commanding in lead in the polls and a … [Read more...]

I just want to extend props and kudos to Christopher, Fred, Terry, and all of your supporters for the outstanding performance of Mr. Biden tonight — especially here in Massachusetts. This is a night for all of you to savor, and I … [Read more...]

I just wanted to put up a thread for free-form discussion of today's voting in the Super Tuesday states, including Massachusetts. I was voter number 412 in Somerville's Ward 5 Precinct 2. I was happy to cast my vote for Elizabeth Warren. … [Read more...]

I'd like to share a crazy idea I've been discussing with friends for the past few weeks. I offer it mostly as a distraction from the nauseating day-to-day news of late February of 2020. I'm wondering about a way to leverage (literally!) the … [Read more...]

Ever the optimist, I suggest that we are watching the Democratic leadership of the House and Senate slam the door on the GOP — not just in November, but forever. Here is the sugar I'm using to turn today's lemon juice into tomorrow's … [Read more...]

I received the following this evening from my friend Denise Provost: Dear Friend, I'm writing today to let you know that I will not be seeking re-election to the Massachusetts House of Representatives in November 2020. I have given … [Read more...]

NBC-Boston/NECN Meteorologist Chris Gloninger For the first time that I can recall, a local mainstream media outlet — NBC-Boston/NECN — has posted the truth about climate change in a front-page (on the website) piece: Climate … [Read more...]