"Dad, if I were you, I wouldn't tell that story. Now I have no doubt that there might be a lot of truth in it, but you know how funny these people are. You know you always used to tell us when we were children: "Never smarten up a … [Read more...]
In other, non-election news….
With everyone focused on the election, a this story has sort of passed mostly unnoticed. In a suckily timed Election Eve ruling, late this afternoon the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals indefinitely extended their stay on the overturn … [Read more...]
On Asking Experts, Part One, Or, Do Democrats Really Understand Their LBGT Problem?
"We were liberated not only empty-handed but left in the power of a people who resented our emancipation as an act of unjust punishment to them. They were therefore armed with a motive for doing everything in their power to render our … [Read more...]
Keep Fighting on DADT and DREAM Act
Laurie Harris, a 34-year-old doctor from Newburyport, attended Boston University Medical School through a program that paid her tuition in exchange for service in the Air Force. But before she completed her medical training, Harris was … [Read more...]
We Will Be Watching: Victory for the DREAM Act
If you haven't heard about the DREAM Act yet I wouldn't be surprised. The media has largely been focused on the train wreck that is Christine O'Donnell's campaign. But the mainstream media is missing out on one of the most … [Read more...]
Mac Wants Traction
He seems to us to like the anti-incumbent, giving Dem primary voters a distinct option. The oddly formed 9th runs from South Boston West to Norfolk and South to Plymouth.The electorate is mostly white and white-collar, with a range of … [Read more...]
Why I voted to repeal Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell
I grew up in a military family and have a deep respect for the dedication and service of the men and women in our military. As a member of the Armed Services Committee, I believe it is unconscionable that we have a law that kicks highly … [Read more...]
Help Joe and Support Equality
Please take a look at the message below and pick up the phone / join the conversation on Twitter as this will be coming for a vote TOMORROW - let's make sure Scott Brown knows how many people will be even more excited to campaign … [Read more...]
Niki Tsongas Ready for Battles
For the re-election, she isn't overwhelmed that new Sen. Scott Brown snagged Ted Kennedy's seat in some of the same towns in her dictrict. She recognizes voters' confusion and anger in the hard economic times. She figures … [Read more...]
Lieberman leads the way
No, seriously. Senator Joe Lieberman (ID-CT) today issued the following statement regarding his intent to introduce legislation to repeal Don't Ask, Don't Tell: "I will be proud to be a sponsor of the important effort to enable patriotic … [Read more...]