Recently, Donald Trump launched a new line of attack against Joe Biden – not only impugning his faith but also asserting that Biden “hurt God” as if he [Trump] presumed to be God’s spokesperson. Whether or not you consider yourself to be … [Read more...]
Is Patrick O’Connor the Progressive State Senator We’ve Been Waiting For?
Editor's note: Meg Wheeler is running for State Senate in the Plymouth and Norfolk District. -- CB When the world woke up on Wednesday, November 9, 2016, it felt as though there’d been a seismic shift. For too many of us, our belief … [Read more...]
One Million Thoughtful Answers to the Wrong Question
THEY ALL LEAD TO THE WRONG PLACE They say victory has a thousand mothers, but really it is the failure of 2016 that has spawned multiple explanations tempting us to fight the last war. If only she's spent more time in Wisconsin. If … [Read more...]
To keep in mind when thinking about Iowa…
Many people here are political junkies, so may already know much of what I'm going to say. However, I thought it might be beneficial to remember how Iowa caucuses work at the ground level. Attempts to allow people to participate remotely … [Read more...]
Oprah Winfrey Is Not The Answer
Cross-posted at Letters Blogatory. Washington has always coveted the glamor of Hollywood, and Hollywood has always wanted to be taken seriously rather than dismissed as mere entertainers. That's why we have a White House Correspondent's … [Read more...]
Long game demands Inspiration over Incrementalism
Much has been spoken and written about the philosophical differences between the top Democratic candidates: Bernie is idealistic and inspirational, while Hillary is realistic and pragmatic. While the Sanders campaign continues to raise … [Read more...]