Unnoticed in the flurry of press last week around the formation by Governor Charlie Baker, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, and House Speaker Robert DeLeo of a committee opposing the marijuana ballot initiative was the company selected for the … [Read more...]
ActBlue(r) in Massachusetts
First, it makes it easier for new candidates to emerge. Now that getting set up on ActBlue is as simple as visiting our setup form, it's easier than ever to start fundraising online, and fundraising ability is a key indicator of that hazily … [Read more...]
40 Days Until Sestak-Specter and Halter-Lincoln
{First, a cheap plug for my blog Senate Guru.} 40 days from today - on May 18 - we will see two HUGE primaries for U.S. Senate. Even though these races aren't in Massachusetts, they impact Democrats across the country and, well, the … [Read more...]
Tonight, Alibi, 6-10: Join David @Liberty on Politics, Tech, New Media
@Liberty is hosting an event on Politics, Tech, and Social Media, tonight at Alibi at the Liberty Hotel, from 6 to 10. Join David along with Matt DeBergalis from ActBlue and Ari Herzog, social media strategist and Newburyport City … [Read more...]
U.S. Senate candidates fundraising on ActBlue
Interesting to look at the fundraising results from ActBlue. Pagliuca's average donation at $1,500? Huh, wonder what that means? Looks like he has the support of those who have disposable income in their accounts. I also … [Read more...]
ActBlue Active in Local Boston Races
There are a lot of reasons behind our decision to start a pilot program for local races here in Boston. Part of it is hometown pride. We're located across the river in Cambridge, and we wanted to bring the success we've created across the … [Read more...]
PA-Sen: Netroots Overwhelmingly Support a Draft Sestak Effort
{First, a cheap plug for my blog Senate Guru.} As many of you know, over the last five days, the Progressive Change Campaign Committee, in partnership with a number of progressive organizations and blogs including Senate Guru, asked those … [Read more...]
ActBlue Looking for Your Ideas
We know you're best equipped to know what language will appeal to your friends and neighbors, so we wanted to give all of you an opportunity to create the next fundraising page blurb. If we pick yours, it will show up automatically on … [Read more...]
Tomorrow – The Progressive Revolution, with Mike Lux
Tomorrow, Reading Liberally Cambridge and ActBlue are sponsoring a great book event for The Progressive Revolution! The Progressive Revolution, with Mike Lux Sponsored by Reading Liberally Cambridge and ActBlue March 11, 7 PM The Democracy … [Read more...]
The Progressive Revolution, with Mike Lux
The Progressive Revolution gives fresh life to the chapters of American history that conservatives want to forget. Lux demonstrates that progressives and the progressive movement have forged the kind of country in which we want to live. … [Read more...]