There are occasional posts here, particularly during election seasons, about the Green-Rainbow Party and its quixotic quest for a statewide office. One widely-held view is that the GRP is and will continue to be irrelevant unless it can … [Read more...]
State Auditor Debate Video (12 October 2010 Rappaport Center)
http://ow.ly/2Szw0 Fortune called tax-incentive programs part of the "great America jobs scam," saying not only would he audit those programs but push for the money currently diverted to lure specific businesses to be reinvested in … [Read more...]
4-way race for governor, and one clear choice for democracy
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...]
Hire Nat Fortune for State Auditor!
If you'd like to HIRE NAT FORTUNE, you can. Vote for him for State Auditor on November 2nd! … [Read more...]
The Democratic Party is Dead
War profiteers, housing profiteers, fossil fuel profiteers, climate "solution" profiteers, "health" industry profiteers, fuzzy financial instrument profiteers, drug war and prison profiteers, etc. have all worked their way so thoroughly … [Read more...]
Vote, Then Organize
This isn't a proud moment. I am disgusted by the state of our political system. I am disgusted by the state of the progressive "movement" in Massachusetts and beyond. I am disgusted by the inability of the Green Party to mount a serious … [Read more...]
Green-Rainbow Party State Convention Saturday – To Feature Presidential Candidates
?During the convention will be hearing from key candidates seeking office this fall and from hopefuls for next year, including a couple of people considering Green presidential bids.?After a welcome and opening remarks beginning at 10am, … [Read more...]
Green-Rainbow Party responds to ConCon in press release, “legislators violated oath of office”
Two amendments were considered at the constitutional convention. The first amendment, one that would change existing marriage laws in Massachusetts by excluding same-sex couples, was voted on and passed today in its first joint-legislative … [Read more...]
Galvin Finally Agrees to Debate Stein
(disclosure: posted by Stein campaign staff)Jill Stein's campaign has been picking up editorial endorsements around the state. See our posts here and here to read more about the endorsements.Secretary Galvin, perhaps feeling some … [Read more...]
Jill Stein catches four more endorsements
(disclosure: posted by Stein campaign staff)Jill Stein's campaign for the secretary of state's office continues to gather momentum. Today, we learned of four more endorsements:Pittsfield GazetteCambridge ChronicleBrookline … [Read more...]