Massachusetts
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Democrats for Reform of the Massachusetts Legislature: General Interest Meeting
Blue Mass Group - 4:07 p.m. - 7 clicks 
Weekly Joke Revue: "Romney Appeals To Hispanic Voters For Return Of Watch He Left On Dresser"
Blue Mass Group - 2:26 p.m. - 10 clicks
Warrenpalooza
So cool. It looks like Elizabeth Warren’s baby, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, is doing a lot of good work (via dkos) for a department in its infancy: In the first six months of its existence, the CFPB fielded 13,210 complaints from consumers via its phone line and online submission ......
Left In Lowell - 12:22 p.m.
Pinkwashing and Politics
I haven’t posted on the whole Komen/Planned Parenthood thing. I think it’d be clear where I stand on it (having praised Planned Parenthood many times before, both from a doing-good thing and on a personal level). I’m glad there’s an intense backlash on the fundraising org for its terrible, and ......
Left In Lowell - 11:47 a.m.
Single Mother of Three Battles Inequality in New Hampshire School
Live, Love and Learn - 10:41 a.m. - 11 clicks
Breaking: The Scott Brown Radio Report. Money to spend, but nothing to say.
Blue Mass Group - 6:28 a.m. - 9 clicks
Paul Krugman Puts Romney's Lack of Concern for the Poor "In Context"
Richard Howe - 2:48 a.m. - 12 clicks
Industrial Policy? Right After the Lunar Colony.
We have had a Presidential campaign going on for quite some time now but very little of substance has been brought forward by anyone. The two parties seem content, for now, to campaign by sound bite, while what little is left of our industrial base is further eviscerated. Last week's ......
Bill Manzi - Thu 7:49 p.m.
A Whole LHA Story Without Rodney
I betya that C.Elliott is starting to have second thoughts about his LHA crusade. It might be that he is quickly running out of further places to move the goal posts too. It might be that the buzz around town is turning sour. There is no way to be sure. The ......
Left In Lowell - Thu 7:07 p.m.
Peyton Manning Encourages Brady
Indignant that the younger Manning has a shot of beating Peyton at number of Super Bowl wins, he leaves some tips for Brady on his voicemail. Note: Some mild swearing. Awesome. ...
Left In Lowell - Thu 6:04 p.m.
Well This Should Do It
Well I know that this Republican primary season has been a little bit crazy (ok maybe more than a little bit) but the idea that anyone would actually seek the endorsement of a political buffoon like Donald Trump is still amazing to me. Today Mitt Romney traveled to be with ......
Bill Manzi - Thu 3:24 p.m. - 14 clicks
Mitt: What Did I Just Step In?
Whatever it is it sure doesn't smell that good. Romney, after a big win in FLA, reopened the Willard gaffe machine, stating on CNN that he "wasn't concerned about the very poor." Romney, in trying to make the point that his campaign would be focused on middle America, clumsily stated ......
Bill Manzi - Thu 9:06 a.m. - 14 clicks
Romney Trumps
Talking Politics - Thu 8:41 a.m. - 10 clicks
Kadzis On White
Talking Politics - Thu 8:20 a.m. - 11 clicks
Kevin White: the mayor who wanted more by Marjorie Arons-Barron
Richard Howe - Thu 1:49 a.m. - 13 clicks
Breaking News: Midyear Senator Position Added
The Student Union will now have a Midyear Senator position! 315 Students voted for the amendment 52 students voted against the amendment 10 students abstained (We needed 2/3 of the votes in favor of the amendment in order for it to pass) Thus, we now set our sights on a future election. We have two [...]...
Innermost Parts - Wed 11:47 p.m.
Peter Pan Is Getting Warmer
You should really try to get through Deluca’s diary, over on Gerry’s blog. Yes, I know. The sickly sweet platitudes are enough to make you yak, but he is on to something. City Manager Cleans Up Dodge I’m not sure if Deluca even realizes how correct he is. The City Manager has ......
Left In Lowell - Wed 9:40 p.m.
Apparently Hyde Park is safe from global warming
1 Smoot Short of a Bridge - Wed 8:44 p.m. - 15 clicks
Lowell Cemetery
Richard Howe - Wed 5:41 p.m. - 13 clicks
New In The Phoenix -- Massachusetts's Public Safety Failure
Talking Politics - Wed 3:28 p.m. - 12 clicks
Planned Parenthood and Komen for the Cure
As the son of a breast-cancer survivor, this one really rubs me the wrong way. Susan G. Komen for the Cure is one of this country's largest fundraising organizations for breast cancer research and treatment. Planned Parenthood is at the forefront of women's preventative health care in this country, and has been for decades. That Komen would provide funding for breast cancer screenings for...
Ryan's Take - Wed 1:02 p.m.
Watch Me on Democracy Now: Bernstein on Mitt Romney, PAC Money, and the GOP after Florida
Talking Politics - Wed 10:46 a.m. - 10 clicks
Methuen’s Local Aid Numbers in House 2
Methuen's local aid numbers, as reflected in Governor Patrick's budget submission, are listed below. The Governor has recommended level funding unrestricted local aid, and has also recommended an increase of $145 million in Chapter 70 (school assistance) aid. That Chapter 70 allocation will not bring Methuen additional school aid, as ......
Bill Manzi - Wed 6:24 a.m. - 22 clicks
Flags at half-staff
Richard Howe - Tue 7:21 p.m. - 15 clicks
Open Thread: Denizens of the Internet Edition
Even anonymous sockpuppets can troll this Open Thread. For now…. ...
Left In Lowell - Tue 3:26 p.m. - 2 clicks
The Task of Massachusetts: Spreading the Word About Reform
WaPo Wonkblog’s Sarah Kliff found this group of questions about chapter 58 included the latest Harris poll on health reform attitudes. The poll itself found modest increases in public support for the components of the ACA, with the exception of … Continue reading → ...
A Healthy Blog - Tue 9:46 a.m. - 19 clicks
Act II
Massachusetts Liberal - Tue 3:01 a.m. - 23 clicks
Social Justice in the Brandeis Curriculum Event
Ever wanted to hear professors talk about how academics and social justice can interact at Brandeis? Ever wanted to do that over a free lunch? If so, this may be the event for you. Social Justice in the Brandeis Curriculum Wednesday, February 8, 12 – 1:30 p.m. Alumni Lounge, Usdan Professors Gordon Fellman (PAX, SOC), [...]...
Innermost Parts - Mon 11:07 p.m. - 16 clicks
Par for Caulfield
Update: JfL hits it out of the park. joe from Lowell Says: Bud Caulfield is playing with fire. The LPD has spent a decade and a half building up solid relationships with the Cambodian community, as part of its innovative and successful community policing strategy. What’s despicable here is an effort ......
Left In Lowell - Mon 8:48 p.m. - 3 clicks
Suffolk in FLA
David Paleologos over at Suffolk has come out with the last FLA survey before tomorrow's big primary, showing what has been evident in most of the other surveys. Mitt Romney is going to have a big day and win there by a large margin. The Suffolk survey has Romney at ......
Bill Manzi - Mon 8:03 p.m. - 26 clicks
Why 150 People Wore Swimsuits and Snorkels in the Streets of Boston Today
Blue Mass Group - Mon 6:05 p.m. - 14 clicks
What Santorum Means
This exchange from last Thursday’s Florida Republican debate was the most extensive discussion of health care so far in the primary season: Romney gave a cogent, articulate defense of Massachusetts health reform (which of course goes just as well for … Continue reading → ...
A Healthy Blog - Mon 7:48 a.m. - 27 clicks
Lowell Cemetery
Richard Howe - Mon 5:47 a.m. - 14 clicks
Y'know...
Chimes at Midnight - Mon 5:20 a.m. - 17 clicks
I object!
Massachusetts Liberal - Mon 2:07 a.m. - 21 clicks
Gingrich Infidelity, Better President
This FOX News article is just delicious. The conclusions are superb. When three women want to sign on for life with a man who is now running for president, I worry more about whether we’ll be clamoring for a third Gingrich term, not whether we’ll want to let him go after ......
Left In Lowell - Sun 6:49 p.m.
Why the City - and License Commission - Need to Listen
In a previous post, I started a conversation about the news stories about downtown late-night incidents. The latest comment by a woman named Jane on this post ought to give the city and governmental bodies real pause: I am so sad to read this blog and recent articles about downtown Lowell. ......
Left In Lowell - Sun 12:09 p.m. - 13 clicks
Keep Up On Facebook
If you are a frequent Facebooker, and have not yet “liked” our page on Facebook, go do it! You’ll be able to keep up with the latest posts from me, Jack, and occasionally Mimi, and I also send relevant updates from the LiL Twitter feed. We’ve got 97 likes, let’s ......
Left In Lowell - Sun 12:09 p.m. - 2 clicks
The Gingrich Tide Recedes, or the Empire Strikes Back
A new Quinnipiac University survey shows Mitt Romney, fresh on the heels of a big debate performance Thursday night, reversing the momentum of Newt Gingrich and taking a lead in Florida. Quinnipiac has Romney opening up a 38% to 29% lead over Gingrich, with Ron Paul at 14% and Rick ......
Bill Manzi - Sat 9:04 p.m. - 24 clicks
Song of the Week- Ray Lamontagne “You Can Bring Me Flowers”
What a great song by Ray Lamontagne. A subtle blend, he really hits this one right. ...
Bill Manzi - Sat 12:49 p.m.
RIP Mayor Kevin White
Former Boston Mayor Kevin White has passed away. A truly great Mayor of the City of Boston, a "loner in love with his City", his achievements made Boston the great City it is today. So much immense political talent came out of the White Administration, mentored by one of ......
Bill Manzi - Sat 12:20 p.m. - 21 clicks
Third World Thug Exposes Boston Globe's Manipulation of Facts - Prez Romney? - Grossman Diming-Out T...
Blue Mass Group - Jan 27 - 17 clicks
The Danger Of Lyle
Left In Lowell - Jan 27 - 3 clicks
Clean Water
Richard Howe - Jan 27 - 2 clicks
Governor Patrick’s Budget Message on Housing Authorities
Governor Patrick proposed a series of reforms to public housing authorities through his budget proposal that was submitted this week. Obviously the uproar over Chelsea has brought heightened scrutiny to how Housing Authorities conduct business in Massachusetts. The Patrick Administration is also looking at possible consolidations between smaller Housing Authorities. ......
Bill Manzi - Jan 27 - 29 clicks
Hedging his bets
Massachusetts Liberal - Jan 27 - 29 clicks
Museum of Science Receives $5M State Grant; Boston Museums Leap Forward; What Does This Mean for Low...
Richard Howe - Jan 27 - 16 clicks
Patrick follows sober state-of-the-state address with focused $32 billion budget by Marjorie Arons-B...
Richard Howe - Jan 27 - 11 clicks
Corporations are not people: A special panel with Sen. Eldridge, John Bonifaz, and Jeff Clements - T...
Blue Mass Group - Jan 26 - 9 clicks
Elizabeth Warren: It Gets Better
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Ryan's Take - Jan 26 - 3 clicks
One-Two From Patrick Adminstration
This week the Patrick administration reaffirmed its commitment to health care in the Commonwealth. First, the Governor’s State of the Commonwealth speech focused on payment and delivery system reforms that will stem the rising costs of health care: The market … Continue reading → ...
A Healthy Blog - Jan 26 - 5 clicks
Mayors Nutter and Gray on Urban Challenges
Mayors Michael Nutter of Philadelphia and Vincent Gray of Washington talking about some of the major issues facing American cities. Discussion did turn to the presidential race, and Newt Gingrich's description of Barack Obama as the "food stamp President". Mayor Nutter called that comment "some of the more ignorant commentary ......
Bill Manzi - Jan 26
Conversations About End-of-Life Care
Having discussions about care that someone would or would not want in the final stages of his or her life is difficult and emotional for all involved, including the individual, loved ones, health care providers, and others. But it is … Continue reading → ...
A Healthy Blog - Jan 25
Lowell for Warren
Left In Lowell - Jan 25 - 6 clicks
'Nother New Blog
Left In Lowell - Jan 25 - 6 clicks
Game On
Massachusetts Liberal - Jan 25 - 2 clicks
Midyear Senator: The Ghost of Aronin
Will we get (or at least vote on) a midyear senator this year? Way back in the fall of 2009 (my first semester) there was a whole big controversy over the Student Union Secretary at the time, Diana Aronin, not submitting a constitutional amendment to the student body for a vote. Aronin was ultimately [...]...
Innermost Parts - Jan 24
Somebody Stop Me
Left Ahead! - Jan 24 - 4 clicks
State of the Union
Richard Howe - Jan 24 - 3 clicks
BSF Announces Fall 2011 Environmental Projects
The BSF (Brandeis Sustainability Fund) has announced the projects it will fund this semester! The BSF was started in the spring of 2010 after being put to a student vote. It funded 5 projects in its inaugural year (2010-11), to the tune of $48,738.62. This year it chose 3 projects to fund (of the 5 that [...]...
Innermost Parts - Jan 23 - 3 clicks
Since Romney got beaten like a red headed stepchild in South Carolina...
Chimes at Midnight - Jan 23 - 5 clicks
Facts to Consider About Newt Gingrich
Live, Love and Learn - Jan 23
Marisa DeFranco at 3:30pm on LeftAhead
Mike and I are interviewing US Senate Candidate Marisa DeFranco at 3:30 today on LeftAhead. You can listen live at blogtalkradio.com/lefties starting at 3:30pm, or anytime after 4:30 at LeftAhead.com. There's also a mp3 player for the show on the right-hand column of this blog, and people can catch it at iTunes or some other podcast aggregators. ...
Ryan's Take - Jan 22
Romney's huge loss
Blue Mass Group - Jan 22 - 2 clicks
Newt Gingrich's second wife versus Mitt Romney's offshore doomsday accounts?
Chimes at Midnight - Jan 20 - 3 clicks
So Romney has Eight million large stashed in the Grand Cayman Islands?
Chimes at Midnight - Jan 19 - 2 clicks
A tax add
Massachusetts Liberal - Jan 19 - 8 clicks
Brandeis Community Voices Bring About Re-Opening of Pool!
Brandeis has a pool again! As President Rosen's latest e-mail announces, "the Linsey Pool at Brandeis University is back up and running," with an opening ceremony scheduled for this Saturday. This is a great accomplishment! Here's to the petitions members of the Brandeis community created, the e-mails they sent, the articles they wrote, the surveys they [...]...
Innermost Parts - Jan 18
Report Highlights Massachusetts Success In Children’s Enrollment
A survey released today by the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured (KCMU) showcased experiences of four states – Massachusetts, Alabama, Iowa, and Oregon – at the forefront of the nation’s recent gains in children’s health coverage. … Continue reading → ...
A Healthy Blog - Jan 18
stand by internet freedom
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Innermost Parts - Jan 18
