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Song of Resistance: Concert/Fundraiser Sept. 8

September 5, 2018 By Charley on the MTA

[Bumped -- Charley] Well, we're doing it again: WHAT: “Song of Resistance”, a concert/fundraiser for five Democratic congressional candidates. WHEN: Saturday, September 8, 8pm WHERE: The Edward M. Pickman Concert Hall at the Longy … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Editor Tagged With: me-2, nh-1, nh-2, ny-19, tx-sen, us-house, us-senate

Yes, *THIS* Is Treason

November 8, 2010 By lynne

The entire security of the world economy hinges on government-backed debt. The "Full Faith and Credit of the United States of America" is not just a term bandied about by elite economists. It is the backbone of our entire economy, and the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: cantor, debt, default, republicans, us-house

Lightning round! (random dribbles and drabs)

July 10, 2007 By Charley on the MTA

Things about which I only have a little bit to say:A big woot woot to John Rosenthal for this: Pretty bad-ass. An NRA spokesman called it a "shameless publicity ploy." On a billboard, no less! Shocking!"TOPGUN runs for Congress":As a Naval … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: congress, gun-control, health-care, sicko, us-house

The Grace Period is Over – even in Massachusetts

February 14, 2007 By Ryan

We need to actually get all of our congressional delegation on record to see where they all sit. It's not as easy as it looks to find everyone's position - how they would support a pull out, what kind of time table, etc. So let's use this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: iraq-war, matt-stoller, national, us-house, us-senate

Rahm really *is* our hero!

November 26, 2006 By Charley on the MTA

Check this out! Novak's newest, via Political Wire:Rep. Rahm Emanuel, newly elected chairman of the House Democratic Caucus, has sent colleagues a one-page memo emphasizing ''real lobbying and ethics reform'' as the key to his party's … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: congress, emanuel, national, us-house

Meehan, Markey still hoarding campaign $$$

October 24, 2006 By Charley on the MTA

MyDD's Chris Bowers' idea "has hit the big time", says Kos: Get miserly Democratic incumbents in safe seats to give 30% of their campaign war chests to the DCCC or DSCC:WASHINGTON, Oct. 23 — The balance in the campaign account of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: congress, markey, meehan, national, us-house

Congressional Quarterly on NH-02

August 28, 2006 By davemb

Via Kos, here is a Congressional Quarterly article on the Hodes-Bass matchup in NH-02.  It's a neutral look that concludes that Hodes has a shot based on relative money and the district makeup, even though it doesn't mention the recent … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: charlie-bass, new-hampshire, nh-02, paul-hodes, us-house

US House: What You Can Do

August 20, 2006 By davemb

If we in Massachusetts want to affect the composition of the US House, we will have to do it in other states.  I've blogged here about Paul Hodes' race in NH-02 -- the best overall source for information on this race I've found is this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: chris-murphy, ct-02, ct-05, joe-courtney, kirsten-gillebrand, national, nh-02, ny-20, paul-hodes, us-house

NH-02 Update

August 18, 2006 By davemb

With a fundraising reporting deadline coming up on August 23, I wanted to fill BMG readers in on the Congressional race in NH-02, where Democrat Paul Hodes is attempting to knock off Charlie "Catch and Release" Bass.  If you are so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: charlie-bass, new-hampshire, nh-02, paul-hodes, us-house

An opponent for Olver?

July 12, 2006 By davemb

I just met a fellow at the veteranarian's office in Amherst with two bumper stickers on his truck: "Iraq is Arabic for Vietnam" and "Bill Szych for Congress".  I asked him about the latter and found that Szych, a 20-year USAF veteran … [Read more...]

Filed Under: User Tagged With: bill-szych, john-olver, ma-01, us-house

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The four Mass. police officers suspended this week by the state’s law enforcement licensing agency are either facing or have been convicted of serious criminal charges, including bank fraud, child rape, and a high-profile overtime scandal at BPD. #mapoli https://www.masslive.com/police-fire/2023/02/overtime-fraud-to-child-rape-4-suspended-mass-cops-face-criminal-charges.html

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alisonkuznitz Alison Kuznitz @alisonkuznitz ·
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Awaiting Gov. Maura Healey. #mapoli

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Folks, we're expecting incredibly cold weather in the days to come, and our unhoused neighbors could use a little of yr generosity.

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Help us continue to support unhoused community members ahead of & throughout this extremely dangerous, potentially deadly, weekend!

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act_on_mass Act on Mass @act_on_mass ·
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Yesterday, the MA House rejected an amendment to make committee votes public—a measure supported by 87% of Bay Staters. The speaker stifled debate & promptly rejected it with no opportunity to stand for roll call. A shameful display of the speaker's concentration of power #mapoli

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Disinvestment from student financial aid has eroded the purchasing power of state grants and scholarships. The total state aid students receive covers only 12% of the cost to attend college. #mapoli

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raiseupma Raise Up MA @raiseupma ·
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We had a big win in November with the passage of the #FairShareAmendment. But the fight isn't over.

Thank you to @SenJasonLewis and @RepJimODay for filing two bills to protect the revenue from Fair Share: HD2236/SD1166 and HD2310/SD1167!

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