The transit strike against the people of New York City is illegal, immoral and outrageous. The MTA should start hiring new workers immediately. The state and city should consider privatizing the transit system and allowing multiple … [Read more...]

The second point I have touched on, the unconstitutionality of the actions of the President.  I see this as an oddly bifurcated problem.  I think we can find ourselves in a situation that had Bush gone to a court his actions in … [Read more...]

Still reeling from the rejection by the people's representatives of his plea to continue torturing suspects, Bush admitted today that he approved eavesdropping without warrants on U.S. citizens. Seems to me I remember another Republican … [Read more...]

Still reeling from the rejection by the people's representatives of his plea to continue torturing suspects, Bush admitted today that he approved eavesdropping without warrants on U.S. citizens. Seems to me I remember another Republican … [Read more...]

I definitely want to thank Jesse Gordon for all his hard work, and for his dedication to the cause of electing progressive candidates to political office.I should point out that in addition to contacting Jesse, people who are interested in … [Read more...]

A bittersweet day when we can applaud victory over Presidential opposition to legislation that forbids torture. The Associated Press reports that Bush has dropped his opposition to McCain's call for a law banning cruel, inhumane and … [Read more...]

Physicians agree that staying active is an important aspect of staying healthy, so with your well being in mind the political doctors here at BMG suggest you consider the following (with a hit tip to Jesse Gordon):> Register by Dec. 31st … [Read more...]

The Somerville Democratic City Committee (of which I am a member) will hold a combination Brunch/Meeting/Holiday Party from 10 am to 1 pm this Sunday, December 18 at Good Time Emporium in Assembly Square.The event will end with a forum … [Read more...]

Last night I went to Tim Murray's kick-off fundraiser for his Lt. Gov campaign. A friend from Worcester has been talking him up for a while, so I went along. It was at Mechanics Hall in Worcester, which if you haven't been there is an … [Read more...]

Before the Revolution, New England, the south, the Atlantic area and the backcountry all had different ways of tackling the complex notion of ‘liberty,’ for which they were all fighting. The reciprocal, egalitarian liberty that the … [Read more...]