Merrick Garland announced today that he is appointing a "Special Counsel". He's decided to run out the clock rather than fight to save the rule of law. Two years after widespread evidence of a long list of crimes, Mr. Garland chooses to … [Read more...]

For perhaps the last time, here is the traditional election day open thread. I invite you to share whatever you like about your vote and polling place. I'm particularly interested in our collective response to the ballot … [Read more...]

It wouldn't be BMG without a primary day open thread so I figured I would start.  One of my favorite political websites has taken a nothing-to-see-here attitude, but there are other contested races.  For the statewide races my votes were … [Read more...]

Our own Tommy Vitolo (stomv) was a long time climate activist, systems engineer, and wonk blogger right here at BMG before he got into the state house. Since that time he has accumulated a lot of legislative accomplishments on housing, … [Read more...]

The "Reply" button at the bottom of each comment is not working. Charlie and I (SomervilleTom) have looked into it briefly and don't see an easy fix. It is still possible to reply to a diary (top-level post), and those with access to the … [Read more...]

Yesterday, Senate Democrats passed the $740B Inflation Reduction Act 51-50 with Vice President Harris casting the tie breaking vote. The IRA reduces the deficit to fight inflation, addresses climate change by reducing harmful greenhouse … [Read more...]

Ed Kilgore, a veteran Democratic strategist and progressive policy wonk, has a must read piece in NY Magazine. He coldly analyzes the pros and cons of Biden running for re-election and seems to pin his 80th birthday (Nov 20) as the day of … [Read more...]