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Massachusetts progressives working, writing, blogging and speaking for social and political change.

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MA lost a seat in the U.S. House as a result of the last Census. The commonwealth was the wellspring of Gerrymandering and every redistricting here brings out the skeptics. Sen. Sonia Chang-Diaz joins us to talk about the magic... more

We'll try in our lefty, nerdy way to give thanks for people and events who have made our political year...and promise to keep giving.

For US Senate from MA as well as POTUS, 2012 is still TBD. The GOP goofballs are a comedy show still. Here on the Dem side, a few candidates have dropped out of the race for the nomination to run against incumbent Sen. Scott Brown.... more

Turnout in an off-year election may be the lowest ever around Boston and Eastern MA. Yet even without a president, Congress member, mayor, governor or state legislator to elect, this is one with deep effects. We'll look at whether old or... more

Alan Khazei stepped back from the race for U.S. Senate from MA, but not from his big-picture goals. He joins us to talk about what's next, what he wants to accomplish, and how, and what his role will be. Social entrepreneur... more

Ayanna Pressley has impressed as Boston first woman of color on the century-old Council. She's at a crossroad for next month, seeking her first re-election. She successfullty brought big issues to the body — many... more

MA State Sen. James Eldridge is beyond disappointed at the Supremes' Citizens United ruling. He's beyond mad. He's at doing things to correct it. He joins us to speak about three legislative tacks he's taking — more disclosure for... more

Erstwhile Boston at-large Councilor and body President Michael Flaherty gives his vision for the end game of the campaign. After an unsuccessful run for Mayor two years ago, he wants back in and needs to unseat one of the four... more

U.S. Senate Candidate Elizabeth Warren joins us to talk problems and solutions as she sees them. In an era of cautious and clichéd pols, she has been candid as well as insightful. Her running against new incumbent Scott Brown... more

Ryan reports on the OWS faction here in Boston. We'll also discuss zip-code voting in two races in South Boston.

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