MSNBC (not online yet) is reporting at 1:10 today that Ted Kennedy's doctors have released a statement that the senior Senator has a brain tumor. More as I hear it. Update, 1:15: The statement says that the tumor is a glioma. Update, … [Read more...]
John Kerry Statement on Senator Kennedy
Hey, John Kerry was at MGH (I think he just left, but he might still be there), and he asked me to post this statement on Senator Kennedy's medical situation. Here's the statement for now: "Ted Kennedy is beloved and respected on both … [Read more...]
Tonight’s Obama Event in Boston
Barack, Ted Kennedy, Gov. Patrick and I will all be at an event in Boston at 8 tonight Commonwealth Hall of the Seaport World Trade Center, and I'm sure the room will be packed. If you can make it to Boston, come on by, but if you're not, … [Read more...]
Barack Obama to Ted Kennedy: “Ted, get some spine”
No Democrat who calls himself a uniter should be taking cheap shots at Ted Kennedy, of all people, on healthcare, of all subjects. I just saw footage (click here) of Barack Obama from 2003 - and 2003 is not that long ago, kids - in … [Read more...]
Fighting to Stop Torture
I'm a cosponsor of Sen. Kennedy's bill that defines a wide variety of specific things as torture, including waterboarding. It's another reminder why I am so proud to be Ted's colleague. But it's also another reminder that those who suggest … [Read more...]
I oppose Michael Mukasey
The Department of Justice lost its way under Alberto Gonzales. It became a rubber stamp for Bush Administration policies -- from torture to warrantless surveillance to unprecedented secrecy -- instead of a staunch defender of the … [Read more...]
BMG and Drinking Liberally event: “Cape Wind” — reading, signing on Wednesday night
Wendy Williams, author of "Cape Wind", is signing her book Wednesday night at 7pm, at the Borders in Back Bay on Boylston St. And she'll be doing a talk at Titcomb's in Sandwich on Saturday 6/16 at 4pm.The book recounts the various … [Read more...]
Day 7 of Markey/Cape Wind radio silence
It's now been seven days since I emailed Mark Gallagher, Political Director/Treasurer of The (Ed) Markey Committee asking about Mr. Markey's position on Cape Wind. I did get a response to the effect of "I'll get back to you." Nothing … [Read more...]
Reality-based environmentalism, please
Environmental activist and author Bill McKibben salutes "An Earth Day with Promise", and also our my US Rep., Ed Markey. Here's part of what Markey said at last week's event:Markey said the latest report by the United Nations … [Read more...]
What I’m thankful for (with photos)
Teddy's victory speech.John Kerry -- who encouraged Deval to run early on. Thanks, John.Tim Murray, introduced by John Kerry. Don't waste this guy's talent, Deval.The camera follows Deval as he walks down the corridor into the hall. He was … [Read more...]