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DemJones on Aug 23, 2022 8:01 AM
Progressives must NOT sit out this year's midterm elections! This election is far too important, both for the party and the country. Make sure to get involved these next two months - volunteer at a phone bank, write post cards supporting… See Comments
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Opinion

President Musk

December 20, 2024
As the cabinet for Donald Trump’s second term shapes up, the letter “B” keeps popping up. “B” as in “billionaire.” At this writing, no fewer than 13… Read More

Obey

December 18, 2024
Obeying in Advance It began with two morning cable hosts vociferously opposed to a second term of Donald Trump. For months, they (rightly) called out Trump’s sheer unfitness, his autocratic… Read More

The Junk Drawer

December 18, 2024
If anyone thought that Donald Trump would somehow become more serious and sober minded in his second term, well…I have some sweet oceanfront property in Phoenix to sell you. The first… Read More

They Failed Us

December 18, 2024
Now that the twice-impeached convicted felon who incited an insurrection and stole classified intel has been given the Golden Ticket to do it all again, we need to talk. Democrats are scratching… Read More

Yes, It Matters

November 3, 2024
We’ve heard it before, from cynical friends, family, and co-workers: “Why bother to vote? It doesn’t matter.” And in recent years, it can feel like that’s the case. The… Read More

Fact VS Freakout: A Sanity Checklist

November 3, 2024
An old friend of mine just told me of the issues driving voters in this presidential election. And by “voters,” he means, the dudes in his golf foursome. Steve is a smart guy. He keeps… Read More

The Bullies among Us

October 11, 2024
Ever since Donald Trump came down the escalator in 2015, he’s attracted bullies. At his rallies, he encouraged audience members to rough up protestors. He told cops to “not be too… Read More

The Stench on the Bench

October 11, 2024
The last few years have been like being on a rollercoaster that’s careening on a 240-year-old track held together by duct tape and Krazy Glue. We’ve told ourselves that the relentless… Read More
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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $14 Million to Increase Graduation Rates at State Universities

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
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SUCCESS grants available to state universities for the first time; Will fund peer mentors, academic and career advising, other student supports Boston - The Healey-Driscoll Administration… Read More

Governor Healey Nominates Tiffanie Ellis-Niles and Karin Wilinski to Juvenile Court

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 19, 2024
Boston - Governor Maura Healey today nominated Tiffanie Ellis-Niles and Karin Wilinski to the Juvenile Court. The nominees will now be considered by the Governor’s Council for… Read More

Governor Healey Announces Massachusetts AI Hub to Make State Global Leader in Applied AI Innovation

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
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Leveraging the Mass Leads Act, Initiative Will Support Game-Changing AI Research, Drive Business Growth, Train a Workforce of Tomorrow, and Harness AI to Advance Solutions to World’s Greatest… Read More

Healey-Driscoll Administration Proposes Higher Reimbursement Rates for Child Care Providers

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 18, 2024
Proposal boosts payment rates for providers with a focus on infant and toddler care Lowell - The Healey-Driscoll Administration today made a proposal to the Board of Early Education and Care to… Read More

Massachusetts Ranked Safest State in the Country

From: Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey
December 18, 2024
Massachusetts earned an “A” for leading gun safety laws from the GIFFORDS Law Center, lowest rate of gun deaths in country Boston - This week, the GIFFORDS Law Center to Prevent Gun… Read More