City Councilor and Congressional Candidate Jake Auchinchloss begins his stump speech with an impassioned reminder about his calls the impeachment of Donald Trump from the floor of the Newton City Council. He did so at a Fourth Congressional … [Read more...]
Get To Know The Candidates Challenging Scott Brown
The Newton Democratic City Committee has initiated an event series called "Coffees with the Candidates" to help progressive activists learn more about the potential Democratic candidates who are seeking to unseat Senator Scott Brown in … [Read more...]
Newton Prelim Day – Balser in Top Spot, Warren to Final!
Update - Balser 36.1%, Warren with 30.6% -- 15,812 Votes, onto November (*one Precinct left to report) Any word from Newton BMG'ers regarding today's election? I am predicting a Balser, Warren final. Balser in the first slot by 8 points … [Read more...]
ACLU files lawsuit on behalf of Newton resident, others, to overturn gene patent
Yesterday, the ACLU filed a lawsuit challenging the patent granted to Myriad Genetics, for genes associated with breast and ovarian cancer. The news release is here: http://www.aclu.org/freespeech/gen/39572prs20090512.html A YouTube video, … [Read more...]
College Democrats Endorse Setti Warren for Mayor of Newton
Even though I had just met Setti, I felt like I was sitting down with an old friend. As we talked about everything from public financing of elections to the current state of Newton, he was extremely knowledgeable and clearly a man that was … [Read more...]
Cohen not seeking reelection in Newton
Newton Mayor David Cohen announced today that he will not be seeking reelection to a fourth term next year. As discussed here just last week, Cohen has seen his popularity plummet recently in the wake of the Newton North High School … [Read more...]