Which brings me to Democracy Day. Real democracy means participatory democracy. While upstart candidate Deval Patrick managed an impressive grassroots campaign in 2006, it would have been nice to see him carry that kind of participation … [Read more...]
Stein campaign is a clarion call for clean elections
Finneran's king-like rule over the Massachusetts Legislature was legendary, setting the stage for years of supplicant legislators fearful that crossing him and subsequent House Speakers might land them punishment in the form of basement … [Read more...]
Democracy in Massachusetts? It’s Up To Us
{ Cross-posted at Green Mass Group } Today is Democracy Day in Massachusetts, and so far, I have to say that I am moved by this very grassroots action. I see startling signs of life in an otherwise morbid political discourse. It's dark and … [Read more...]
BMG: The Choice is Yours
I will expand on the reasons to vote for, work for, stump for, and give money to Jill Stein as the election season unfolds. There are literally trillions of them, as in the trillions of dollars going from your pockets into the … [Read more...]