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

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The usual suspects here reflect on their loves and lesser sentiments of our sprawling, sometimes troubled nation. We represent three generations and have a thing or ten to say.

Despite "Please don't" from LGBT groups, couples put same-sex marriage in the federal courts. The trial finished in CA and we await the judge's rule. What it necessary, smart or stupid? What will it mean?

In MA, a drive is on to overturn 40B affordable-housing rules and procedures. Lowell's City Manager Bernie Lynch comes on to discuss 40B's effects and future.

The Sept. primary and Nov general are more competitive than in half a century in MA. The cowardly lions, er elephants, field candidates for statewide and congressional spots they long ceded to Dems. Voters will have to pay attention... more

GOP contender for MA Gov. Charlie Baker pulls a Wizard of Oz pay-no-attention act. He ignores his Big Dig and huge health-care past and has "innovative" interpretations of recent history.

MA Rep. Karyn Polito wants to return the treasurer to the GOP column. She portrays herself as a fiscal conservative, opposing Dem candidates' calls for a more activist money master. Listen in as she describes her qualifications and... more

Steve Murphy wants to be MA treasurer. The Dem Boston City Councilor for 13 years tells us why he should handle our money.

Former head of the nation's Democrats, Steve Grossman joins us to discuss his very activist view of MA treasurer. We'll go far beyond lottery and talk jobs, economic development, financial regulation and more.

Budget season on Beacon Hill and we are still slogging in recession...and demands. Plus, like most states, we burned through federal stimulus funds. What can and can't we afford when we need jobs and economic development?

MA 5th District Congresswoman Niki Tsongas updates us on the issues coming up, as well as the many challengers for her seat in the fall. The GOP is gunning for our Dem pols, including her.

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