Please join me in canvassing for Joe O'Brien, candidate for Mayor of Worcester, this Saturday, September 19th. I have known Joe since I was first elected to the Massachusetts Legislature in 2002. He is a true progressive, and … [Read more...]
Back on track: commuter rail Massachusetts
I urge you to read the details of the plan in articles today in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette or the New Bedford Standard Times or the Globe I've been working on rail issues for a long time, because I believe making better use of our … [Read more...]
State Senate Race to Watch – Flanagan:Knuuttila
Represenative Flanagan has worked for expanded affordable health care, transportion and education issues, advocated for youth in the Commonwealth and represted northern central Massachusetts with passion and determination. She has a … [Read more...]
Worcester City Election- Please let there be only two for mayor!
But wait! Gary Rosen (the highest overall vote-getter), Kate Toomey (third place), and Grace Ross (sixth place) are all now considering jumping in to the mayoral fray.Now I like Irish, Perotto, Rosen, and Toomey. I even respect Grace Ross. … [Read more...]
Worcester reaches out to voters
There is a new team in Worcester determined to provide quality service to Worcester voters. http://www.telegram.... … [Read more...]
Read an excellent analysis of Mary Jean’s case
at the The Legal Satyricon by blogger Prof. Marc J. Randazza. … [Read more...]
Netroots Strike Again (the Mary Jean edition)
Is it a coincidence that on Monday Blue Mass Group readers learned that Leominster mom Mary Jean won her case in federal court and then on Thursday the T&G's Richard Nangle brings it to a wider readership? Maybe. Here are excerpts from … [Read more...]
Remember Leominster Mom Mary Jean?
Her case went to the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals which ruled last Friday. SHE WON!! Read the decision here.One of the more entertaining side shows of last spring (read link from the bottom), which in the summer and fall (ditto) … [Read more...]
Studs Terkel Remarks on FDR Center Museum (Video)
I am happy to report that recently Studs celebrated his 95th birthday, and is as wonderful as ever! I have put the video made by Studs online at our FDR Center Museum website for the first time so that you may view yourself this very … [Read more...]
Celebrating and Sustaining the New Deal Legacy!
FDR's historic New Deal speech of 75 years ago is now available at our FDR American Heritage Center Website.July 2, 2007 therefore marks the beginning of our commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the launch of the New Deal, which ushered … [Read more...]