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I’m Running for State Rep. Please Join My Campaign.

December 28, 2017 By stomv

Fellow BMGers, I'm posting here because I wanted you to know that I’m running for state representative, representing my hometown of Brookline. My good friend Representative Frank Smizik recently announced that he will not be seeking … [Read more...]

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Increase the Gas Tax in Public Transit Regions to Help Fund Transit

March 12, 2015 By stomv

The legislature could increase the gas tax by a few cents in public transit territory cities and towns, and uses it to pay for public transit capital expenses. More below the fold. … [Read more...]

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Choose your own MBTA budget adventure

March 9, 2012 By stomv

Much has been written on BMG about the MBTA funding woes lately. We've suggested a number of possible fixes, some far more complex than one would expect in an MBTA Choose your own Adventure. But, that's what we've got. Check it out, and let … [Read more...]

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When POTUS and FL travel, who pays what?

July 1, 2011 By stomv

Yeah, I know I shouldn't bother with the comments in the Boston Globe, but given that we've recently had POTUS and FL visit Massachusetts to do some combination of official business and fund raising, it's topical.  I won't bore you with … [Read more...]

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Anyone here use CREDO? [With poll!]

April 19, 2011 By stomv

I'm not posting this to be an in-blog ad, and I have no financial connection with Credo.  I don't even know much about them.  Their website states that they grew out of an organization called Working Assets, and that CREDO gives … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: mobile, money, phone, progressive

Yip, we still need to elect Democrats today

October 13, 2010 By stomv

Onward to why Democrats in general on a national basis -- Mr. Jacoby.  Yeah, you may want to lick a napkin to get that taste out.  In any case, Jeff Jacoby believes that Americans really don't like the the elimination of lifetime … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: barack-obama, bill-keating, democrats, deval-patrick, diamond, election-2010, jacoby

First Gubernatorial Issues Debate WITH POLL

August 9, 2010 By stomv

The C. Walsh Theater, Suffolk University 55 Temple Street, Boston Right behind the State House Register Cape Wind has taken on national prominence as a symbol of our nation's efforts to embrace renewable energy, reduce reliance on fossil … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: baker, cahill, cape-wind, energy, environment, governor, patrick, stein

2012 Dem Convention finalist cities announced WITH POLL

July 1, 2010 By stomv

The DNC has announced the four finalists for hosting the 2012 Democratic National Convention.  The finalists are: St. Louis, Missouri; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Charlotte, North Carolina; and Cleveland, Ohio.  I've been to all four, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: 2012, convention, democrat

Cape Wind political work not done yet (with poll)

June 14, 2010 By stomv

Folks around here are plugged in enough to know about the Cape Wind project.  What you may be in the dark about is the three public hearings coming up quickly.  Renew your interest.  Take charge of our future.  Speak … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: cape-wind, electricity, hearing, power, renewable, rps

How would you improve delegate voting?

June 6, 2010 By stomv

For folks who've been to MA Dem Conventions, you know that the voting process doesn't seem to work particularly well. Given that there is currently some amount of transparency (the teller confirming each vote by voice) and some amount of … [Read more...]

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jimmyhuiquincy Jimmy Hui 🇺🇸 🇺🇦 @jimmyhuiquincy ·
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Tonight, I would like to extend a full congratulations to James Devine for his victory to become next Ward 4 City Councilor position here in Quincy.

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We can and must do more in every election, every year and at every level of government, to prevent her harmful hopes for America's future from being actualized.

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Rep. Jack Patrick Lewis @RepJackLewis

Gov. Huckabee Sanders' GOP response to the #StateOfTheUnion fanned flames of division and bigotry, appealing to our worst fears instead of our highest ideals. Her remarks were an assault on transgender Americans, and her hatred of our families must never go unchallenged. #mapoli

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Gov. Huckabee Sanders' GOP response to the #StateOfTheUnion fanned flames of division and bigotry, appealing to our worst fears instead of our highest ideals. Her remarks were an assault on transgender Americans, and her hatred of our families must never go unchallenged. #mapoli

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zeldamacgregor Zelda MacGregor @zeldamacgregor ·
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So let me get this straight: MAsen is taking up the option to get rid of term limits for our (current) union busting Senate President and our dem super majority might be okay with it do I have the right?

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So let's talk about why term limits for the Senate Presidency are important. A thread. (1/x) #mapoli

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Let's all be assured, just about every word from Misinformation Bagdad @SarahHuckabee was a lie! She lies every time she opens her mouth.🙄🤦🏾‍♂️

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TONIGHT — @GOP has the LYINGEST republican on the planet next to @Santos4Congress providing the republican response. As @PressSec, @SarahHuckabee showed up and lied to the American public on a daily basis. 🙄🤦🏾‍♂️#SOTU #SOTU2023 #SOTU #SOTU2023 #BOSpoli #MApoli https://twitter.com/NotoriousVOG/status/1623139316737114113

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bncordeiro Brock N. Cordeiro @bncordeiro ·
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I ask @massdems & @massgop to please work together to end #Cancer as we know it! Massachusetts can lead Americat! Cosponsor & pass "An Act to reduce incidence & death from #PancreaticCancer" (HD393/SD264). Blue Dems + Red GOP = PURPLE Pancreatic Progress! #magov #mapoli #maleg

Allison Rosen, MS @ARosen380

I truly believe if we all work together that this IS POSSIBLE! It’s my personal mission & I get to work with @AmericanCancer to help others work tirelessly across the cancer continuum to reach this goal! #cancer #CancerMoonshot

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