As a nation, we have a choice: Do we want to keep pumping dangerous carbon pollution into the air, or do we want to pump new life into our economy, creating clean energy jobs and saving families money on their electricity bills? We know … [Read more...]
International headlines – Russia takes down US Drone
Russian group ‘intercepts’ US drone over Crimea AFP | Mar 15, 2014, 06.10 AM IST "The drone was flying at about 4,000 metres (12,000 feet) and was virtually invisible from the ground. It was possible to break the link with US operators … [Read more...]
Sandy Hook mom subs for Obama in weekly address
Francine Wheeler and her husband did this week's address to the nation in an emotional appeal for stricter gun safety laws: Some excerpts: Ben’s love of fun and his excitement at the wonders of life were unmatched. His boundless … [Read more...]
A Voting System Built for the 21st Century
Back in November, voters in many Massachusetts cities had to wait up to three hours to vote on Election Day. While we did not face the seven hour lines present in some battleground states, as President Obama said in his inaugural address, … [Read more...]
Good job President Obama and the Democrats!
Flying over the fiscal cliff here in just a few hours and I must say I am proud that President Obama and the Democrats have finally found their backbone. The only way to deal with bullies is to stare them right in the face and show them … [Read more...]
The most important thing Mitt Romney said in the debate.
The one issue that is never brought up by our elected officials or candidates is how the real cost of living is destroying the American Dream. Whenever mentioned, it gets pushed back with inflation stats and brushed off as a non-issue. … [Read more...]
Join the Online SOTU Discussion TONIGHT
I'm sure many of you in the Blue Mass community will be watching the State of the Union tonight. And I'm just as sure that you'll be brimming with comments and insights about what the President says (and what it means). Tonight, … [Read more...]
Robert Reich makes a prediction and I like it…. a lot.
Hillary Clinton for Vice President. If this were to come to pass, I might consider voting for President Obama in 2012. It's the only thing at this point that would give me the desire to vote for … [Read more...]
President Obama’s New Year’s Address
I know I could use some optimism, so thank you, President Obama: … [Read more...]
Statement Received from the National Congress of Black Women on the Obama Compromise
This is shared to continue the discussion; I am sure not all of us received it. BARGAINING FOR THE LEAST OF THESE By Dr. E. Faye Williams, Esq. Finally, we have a President who stands up for the least of these! I applaud the … [Read more...]