by James Heflin | Sep 15, 2009 | Ten Gallon Liberal
Whatever you think of his personal foibles or political positions, Ted Kennedy, in an exclusive memoir excerpt at Talking Points Memo, exemplifies what it means to reach for the moniker "statesman" instead of merely "politician." Those in power who...
by Sarah Werthan Buttenwieser | Sep 15, 2009 | Standing In The Shadows
It's been a week focused upon beginnings around here. For all four kids, it was the first week of school. That’s right, even Saskia has her own school (she’ll be spending three mornings a week at the wonderful, warm, homey Sunnyside Child Care Center)....
by Northampton Redoubt | Sep 15, 2009 | Northampton Redoubt
The Menino administration of Boston is under fire regarding the deletion of public records in the form of emails reports the Boston Globe. Apparently this is a routine practice in that city. Several challengers to Menino in the upcoming election are calling for an...