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Radiohead

Oh, here we go again. Just when it appeared that the controversy surrounding Boston talk radio star Jay Severin would finally die down, along comes Bay Stater James Kirchick, assistant editor at the New Republic, to revive it. Kirchick writes, “…Jay Severin makes Mark Levin look like Diane... [Read more of this review]

Teaparty Updates – Worcester, MA

The Teaparty events of April enabled conservatives,libertarians, and others the necessary room to blow off some much needed steam. In order to turn the Teaparty events into a legitimate movement for change, events such as those taking place in Worcester are essential.  Here is a sample: Saturday, June... [Read more of this review]

City of Boston – Mayoral Race update

Kudos to Kevin McCrea for securing a place on this fall’s mayoral ballot. Mr. McCrea is an advocate for transparency in government. Such an initiative would be a welcome breath of air in Menino’s musty City Hall chambers.  Read More →

Protect the Public, Not the Illegal Aliens

The Rhode Island legislature is currently considering a bill to require the state’s employers to verify that all new employees are legal workers.  Introduced by two Woonsocket-area Democrats, Sen. Marc Cote and Rep. Jon Brien, it passed the RI House in April, by a vote of 38-33.  Massachusetts... [Read more of this review]

Endangered Species: Female Democrats?

The impetus for this post originated with Boston Phoenix writer David Bernstein. The bottom line: what do male Democrats have against their female counterparts? A tip of the cap to Boston Phoenix writer David Bernstein on this one: Congress passed a res. yesterday for 30th anniv of Thatcher becoming... [Read more of this review]

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