Bill Gwatney, the Chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party, was fatally shot this afternoon at state party HQ. The CNN article is here. Let's keep his family and our fellow Democrats in Arkansas in our thoughts and prayers. … [Read more...]
I’m Running for the Democratic State Committee
Now that the Democratic Party's mailer is out, it's not exactly a big secret that I'm running for one of 5 male GLBT at-large seats on the Democratic State Committee. There are many reasons why I'm running, but chief among them is this: we, … [Read more...]
What Happens If (when) Marriage Equality Comes to California?
The San Francisco Chronicle has a helpful article about how religious institutions on both sides have lined up with amicus briefs in this case. This is important as the arguments made by these groups (as well as many others) will inform the … [Read more...]
John Edward’s transcendent transformation from candidate to statesman
First, thanks to all who have supported John Edwards in his campaign to renew America. In suspending his campaign at this time, we have witnessed John's transcendent transformation from candidate to statesman, as he stepped aside and … [Read more...]
Announcement for 2nd Middlesex State Committee Seat
I am announcing my Candidacy for the 2nd Middlesex Democratic State Committee. My name will appear on ballots in the 2nd Middlesex Senatorial District including Wards in Somerville, Medford, Winchester and Woburn on February 5th, 2008. … [Read more...]
Democratic Caucuses on February 2, 2008 – the building blocks of the party
To "steer the barge" of party politics in a new direction more progressives need to show up for caucuses, and become delegates, and show up and help out and become part of these committees. It is too late to file papers to be on a … [Read more...]
A 21st Century Democratic Party
The reasons being that: 1. I'm 25 and was born three weeks too late to vote in the November 2000 election. But, if I could have voted, it would have been for Ralph Nader; 2. I interned with Howard Dean's campaign in New Hampshire in … [Read more...]
The Last Gasp of a Dying Era? Cardinal O’Malley Blasts the Democratic Party
The Globe reported:Cardinal Sean P. O'Malley of Boston, saying the Democratic Party has been persistently hostile to opponents of abortion rights, asserted yesterday that the support of many Catholics for Democratic candidates "borders on … [Read more...]
Run For Ward/Town Committees, File by November 9th!
From the MassDems website:Traditionally, there are three ways to run for ward or town committee:? Incumbent members of the current committee often form their own slate. Interested persons may request a place on this slate by … [Read more...]
Back on the Road
After much discussion, help from the state party (thanks State Committee members Claire Naughton and Joe Kaplan), and some enthusiastic new blood, the Medfield Democratic Town Committee is back up and running. At our March meeting we … [Read more...]