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I personally despise the label “activist judge” and wish it would be struck from our public discourse. While definitions vary, it seems very obvious to me that “activist judge” means “a judge who I disagree with.” This position assumes, of course, that there is only one legitimate way of interpreting…
Read More »The Boston Herald is carrying an AP story on-line this afternoon asking this question – “Didn’t get enough of the World Cup?” An annual World Cup-style soccer tournament aimed at fostering better relationships among Massachusetts immigrant groups is set to begin next month in Lowell and is expanding to include…
Read More »Past Greater Lowell Community Foundation Grants Recipients/Representatives Grants Alert! Greater Lowell Community Foundation 2010 Grants Program This is a reminder to the non-profit organizations located in – or who provide service in Lowell or in the communities of Andover, Ashby, Ayer, Bedford, Billerica, Burlington, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Concord, Dracut, Dunstable, Groton, Haverhill, Lawrence, Littleton, Methuen, Pepperell,…
Read More »Here’s the latest communication from the Niki Tsongas for Congress campaign, from campaign manager Nick Clemons. This was sent on Thursday: “In a few hours, we are going to be submitting our second quarter campaign finance report to the FEC, but I wanted to write you and give you an…
Read More »…U.S. institutions will have to change, an international panel of experts said last week, if they want to retain their edge and help the country in an economy ever more dependent on knowledge and innovation.” The July 2, 2010, issue of “The Chronicle of Higher Education” includes a brief report…
Read More »With our blogging colleague Tony and the President choosing Maine for their getaways, how can the state go wrong? The Boston Globe today has a chatty report on the start of the First Family’s brief vacation on the Maine coast. Read the boston.com version here.
Read More »Columnist Charles Blow of the NY Times today looks ahead to potential challengers to President Obama and doesn’t yet see a GOP alternative who rates a spot on the “A” list. Read his views here, and consider subscribing to the NYT if you appreciate the writing.
Read More »I’m afraid that, at this point, I’m quite confused about where the Republicans stand on deficits. Both President Reagan and President Bush grew massive deficits during their time in office, but ever since President Obama took office the Republicans seem to have finally discovered the need for a balanced budget.…
Read More »You have until next Tuesday July 20, 2010 to signal your interest in joining the COOL Board of Directors. COOL is the Cultural Office of Lowell and the official cultural arm of the city with the mission of providing general support to the many cultural activities and institutions in the community through coordination,…
Read More »Here’s the latest communication from the Democratic Party team. It’s a message from Mitch Stewart, Director of Organizing for America, a Project of the Democratic National Committee: “Paul — “The Senate just passed Wall Street reform. The bill will become law the moment President Obama signs it. “This reform represents the…
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