Here's what I had to say about the debate while it was happening. I rarely get political on this blog or elsewhere, but I am proud to be voting for BARACK OBAMA this November because frankly, I trust him to make generally smart, informed decisions, which I can't say of Romney. This debate solidified it.
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Great example of smart, strategic, inflammatory activism and subsequent storytelling in a municipality.(Source: http://player.vimeo.com/)
2011 was the best year for traffic safety in New York City in more than a hundred years. In fact the 243 traffic fatalities our city endured last year was the lowest number since records started being kept in 1910. And in 1910, most people went by horse-drawn carriages. Good work, Mayor Bloomberg. Please run… Continue reading
WNYC continues to provide useful tools through their NYC Mayor Tracker
WNYC continues to provide useful tools through their NYC Mayor Tracker
This is where I live. The end result was a vote against a referendum. My buddy Chad also nicely summarized the debate and gave the play by play if you want to read more.(Source: http://media.mtvnservices.com/)
I want people to be able to own insurance if they wish to, and to buy it for themselves and perhaps keep it for the rest of their life and to choose among different policies offered from companies across the nation. I want individuals to have their own insurance. That means the insurance company will… Continue reading
How we’re Googling the 2012 candidates
I like this on so many levels that I can’t even well-articulate any. So, just take a look and it should speak for itself. (via OhMyGov!)How we're Googling the 2012 candidates
Resident of ‘a tree’ running for City Council
Good. This sounds exactly like the type of voice that SHOULD be on a City Council. I hope he gets elected just for that diversity of background. If it can happen anywhere, it can happen in Boulder.Resident of 'a tree' running for City Council
Jack Layton’s letter for Canadians
I don’t follow Canadian politics (should I start?), but I was captivated by the form, content, and tone of this letter, and also the simple fact that it was even written. Give it a read in the former leader’s memory.Jack Layton's letter for Canadians
C’mon government…we can’t cut essential agencies
Community Action Agencies are without a doubt some of the most effective, tuned-in entities that exist in growing communities. One of my favorites, CAAS, based in Somerville, MA is in danger of losing funding and therefore letting go of irreplaceable services rendered. The costs are minuscule compared to other things that tax dollars fund. Not… Continue reading C’mon government…we can’t cut essential agencies
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